Saturday - Dovedale Hill ClimbThe classic 11k run/walk from Wakefield to the top of Dovedale Hill along Pigeon Valley Road. Everyone is welcome – runners, walkers, and Juniors. Registration is in the Whitby car park in the middle of Wakefield from 1:15pm. $10 entry fee, free for school kids & youth students, for Athletics Nelson and Waimea Harriers club members. There is a water station half way at the end of the seal. start times: - 1:45pm: Casual Walkers - 2:00pm: Quicker Walkers & Slower Runners (34mins+ 5km) - 2:15pm: Main Runners Group - 2:30pm: Quicker Runners (less than 22mins 5km) - 2:45pm: 5k Juniors – Start from half way water station - will need own transport to start line.If you can’t manage 11km you can make up a team of 2 on the day and run/walk half each This is a one way course with competitors either jogging back down using forestry roads and Pigeon Valley Rd or carpooling and leaving a car at the top before the event.- Waimea Harrier eventNext week - The very popular Beach Run ... See MoreSee Less
Saturday - Presidents HandicapMeet Branford Park, Maitai Valley, some great additions to the traditional course. A true handicap race, first across the line wins, arrive early to check your handicap, approximate distance undulating 5km, racing starts 2.30pm sharp. Open to all runners and walkers with a bit of rain about it should be great cross country conditions, free to enter and bring a friend. Great training for the Nelson Half. Next week - Dovedale Hill Climb ... See MoreSee Less