Welcome to Athletics Nelson

Wednesday April 15  – Turf Hotel

5km race for runners and walkers
held every Wednesday during April.
Meet at the Turf Hotel Main Road Stoke for registration
Everyone is welcome and a great way to get out and
compete with fellow runners and walkers.
$5 entry fee 14 and under free. start 6.00pm.
enter on the night on the decking at the back of the Turf.

Saturday April 18  – Wallace Shield

In this “Guess your time” event,
3 Lap participants run or walk
without watches or phones.
everyone is welcome to participate
but only Waimea Harriers can earn points for the Wallace Shield
At registration give your estimated time
for running or walking your distance.
The winner is the person whose finish
time is closest to their estimated time.
NOTE: Those running/walking only 1 or 2 Laps
do not submit a “guess your time”.
Meet at the Old Domain, Moturoa / Rabbit Island.
There are four distance options:
Runners 3 Laps (5km) –  Walkers 3 Laps (5km)
2 Laps (3.4km) – 1 Lap (1.7km)
The approximate course map is HERE
Registration is from 1.30pm – 2:15pm in the Old Domain picnic area.
Race briefing 2.20pm.  Race start 2.30pm.
Participants can run, or walk, their chosen distance.
Parents are welcome to accompany younger
children on the 1-lap option.
This year, anyone wanting to compete for
the Wallace Shield will need to choose
the 3-lap distance as points will not be
assigned for the 1 and 2 lap options.
Waimea Harrier Event

Sunday April 19  – Grampians Challenge

Grampians Challenge Trail Run
this is the first event in a three race series held
at different venues with different challenges.
Sundays event – 6.3km approx, 392m of climb  Course Map
Start – 8.30am – Registration opens 7.45am closes 8.25am
Race brief 8.25 all competitors must attend
Meet at corner of Robinson Road and Blick Tce, in the Brook.
Part of the Athletics Nelson winter programme
everyone is welcome – free entry
Race 2 Involution Classic Trail Sunday 31 May

Athletics Nelson Winter Programme