Running Sites
- Waimea Harriers
- NZ Running Academy
- Nelson Fell Runners
- Coolrunning
- Athletics NZ
- Marlborough Harriers
- iaaf
- Scottish Athletics
- Nelson Tri Club
- Kiwi Multisport
Fun Sites
Walking
Senior Athletics Facebook
Road/X-Country Facebook
Saturday - Richmond 10km![]()
Sprig + Fern fun run and walk. Meet at Bill Wilkes Reserve, Richmond, Hunter Avenue entrance. A great undulating course over the urban foothills of Richmond.![]()
- Registration Opens at 1.30pm and closes promptly at 2.00pm![]()
- Casual walkers start: 1:45pm![]()
- Walkers start: 2:15pm.![]()
- Main running group starts: 2:30pm.![]()
If you don't think you can run or walk 10km on Saturday, but still want to take part, find someone to pair up with for a 2-person relay with each of you doing 5km. This option is mainly aimed at walkers and juniors and you will need to manage your own change-over at the 5k water station (corner of Hill & Queen Streets). Course map on club websites . Everyone and all abilities are welcome. There is a $10 entry fee, Free for paid up members of Athletics Nelson, Waimea Harriers, school children and youth students. After the event join us and enjoy refreshments, spot prizes and time together at the Sprig + Fern Upper Queen. - Waimea Harriers event![]()
Next week: Rabbit Island Trails
Saturday - Club Cross Country Champs![]()
meet Saxton Field, opposite Cricket oval, Athletics Nelson and Waimea Harriers Club Cross Country Champs, bragging rights and trophies up for grabs, great well marked 2km course. Please wear your club gear with pride.![]()
age group categories![]()
- Under 14 years Juniors: 2km (1 laps)![]()
- 14 & 15 years Juniors: 4km (2 laps)![]()
- 16 – 19 years Juniors: 6km (3 laps)![]()
- 20 – 34 years Senior men & women:10km (5 laps)![]()
- 35- 64 years Vet women: 6km (3 laps)![]()
- 35 – 64 years Vet men: 8km (4 laps)![]()
- 65+ Vet men & women: 6km (3 laps)![]()
- Walkers – all ages: 4km (2 laps)![]()
All ages and abilities of runners and walkers are welcome. Please arrive early for registration for your age & distance category. Race briefing at 2.20pm everyone starts at 2.30pm come along and give a club run a go, you will enjoy the course and a great time to join the club Athletics Nelson, Nelsons only registered club to Athletics New Zealand. See you all there.![]()
Next week: Richmond 10km