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The Nelson Half

Early bird entries are now open
get $15 of the half marathon and 10km events
a distance for the whole family
enter here 
Are you up for the challenge?
Sunday 1st November

Saturday 09 May – Wallace Shield

Note: Registration & Start is in the Totara Picnic Area
different to the last 2 races
Wallace Shield Race 3 & final we start you
off in waves based on your category
slightly separated to avoid congestion on
the narrow course – but all close to 2:30pm.
Everyone is welcome – its a free event
Meet at the Totara Picnic Area, Rabbit Island
There are four distance options:
Runners 3 Laps (5km) – Walkers 3 Laps (5km)
2 Laps (3.4km – 1 Lap (1.7km)
The course is a convoluted 1.7km rugged
narrow route around the domain area and trees.
No beach running on this one
Registration is from 1.30pm – 2:15pm at the Totara Picnic Area.
Race briefing 2.20pm.  1st Racers start 2.30pm.
Participants can run, or walk, or run & walk their chosen distance.
Waimea Harrier event

Sunday 10 May  – Trail Run

Are YOU up for the challenge
The Fringe Trail Run
map of course – 14.2km – 670+ climb
this is the third & final event in a three race series
held at different venues with different challenges.
everyone is very welcome – no entry fee  
Start – 8.30am – Registration opens 7.45am closes 8.25am
Race brief 8.25am all competitors must attend
Meet at Andrews Farm The Brook
Part of the Athletics Nelson winter programme
everyone is welcome – free entry