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Nelson’s only Athletics New Zealand registered senior club promoting running and walking in the Nelson Region.

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The Nelson Half

a distance for the whole family
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Are you up for the challenge?
Sunday 1st November

Saturday – Maitai Trail Run

An undulating trail course starting at the Golf Course

Meet at the Maitai Golf Course, new car park by pump track. Two courses available, both starting together.
– Course one is approximately 7.5km and undulating, goes up the zig zag and down Golf Road.
– Course two for walkers and juniors approximately 4.5km mainly flat along the Maitai Track.
Everyone is very welcome with no entry fee – just come along and enjoy.
Both options start at 2.30pm.

Stay for some great hospitality at the Golf Club after the run.
Another Athletics Nelson event

Next week Dovedale Hill road race Wakefield

Upcoming events check websites and Facebook for more info

August 2026
29 Maitai Trail Run – Maitai Golf Course – Athletics Nelson
29 NZ Road Champs New Plymouth

SEPTEMBER 2026
05 Dovedale Hill road race Wakefield – Waimea Harriers
12 XC Senior & Junior Adults, Saxton field – Richmond Athletics
12 Moturoa Backyard Ultra, check website – Nelson Trail Runs
19 Queen Charlotte Relay – Picton – Marlborough Harriers
26 Spring and Fern 10km Motueka – Waimea Harriers

Athletics Nelson Winter Programme