Nelson Schools Cross Country League 2024Race one this Saturday have you entered the kids yet?Best to register online see link below to save time for everyone, you can register on the day but if you do arrive 45 minutes before race time to save long queues. Meet at the Richmond end of the Cricket Oval Saxton Field.Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before race brief at 3.10pm racing starts 3.15pm, 1km runners run first followed by 2k & 3k runners going together after the 1km finishes.All competitors must report to the registration table, to check name, distance etc and also to get your number on your hand.Let the fun begin, the very popular free three race cross-country series organised by Athletics Nelson with the annual schools trophies up for grabs.DatesSaturday 11th May – Saxton Fields - race start 3.15pmSaturday 18th May – Branford Park - race start 3.15pmSaturday 01st June – Miyazu Gardens – race start 3.15pmGradesYears 0-3 1kmYears 4-6 2kmYears 7-2kmYear 8-2kmCollege - 3kmParents of runners must pre-register using this link to webscorer www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=349542Note this is a new series with new grades so everyone must re-register for these events using Webscorer, to speed up registration on the day please pre-register before arriving at the start line, you only have to register once for all races. Happy for parents to run with their children. Get your squad together and have some fun on the run! Don't delay get the kids registered today. ... See MoreSee Less
Saturday - Saxton Field Cross CountrySenior cross country race is a great 3 lap course around the fields of Saxton Field, 2 laps for walkers, meet Richmond end of the cricket oval Saxton Field, approximately distance 6.00km, everyone is very welcome especially new runners and walkers. Senior race starts at 2.30pm for all runners and walkers. Stay on after the senior race and watch race 1 of The Nelson School League held on the same course. See you all there ... See MoreSee Less
Children/Teens running SessionAthletics Nelson and Nelson Tri Club will once again be offering the very popular FREE running sessions for Term 2 and 3.All abilities welcome, there will be a warm-up and warm-down in each session. This is a great way to build up general fitness which can be transferred over to the netball court, football/rugby pitch or the dance stage!Meet outside the velodrome track and will be running different loops around Saxton.Details:Location: Saxton Field by the Velodrome Saxton (main entrance)Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pmStart date: Monday 13th May 2024Required: running shoes and a drink bottleIf you would like to book in or for any queries, please email Brian elite.painters@xtra.co.nz ... See MoreSee Less