Welcome to the 2025/26 summers pub runs, (46th year), everyone is very welcome to join us, these runs have no marshals, no cones, no entry fee, (a few exceptions) you just turn up and enjoy. Times are taken and published for all events. All competitors enter at their own risk with safety being the priority for all competitors, observing all traffic and safety rules is a must eg. run on footpaths, other users, give way to all cars etc. Failure to do so may result in a ban from future events. Health and Safety plan

Most runs start at 3.45pm for walkers and early runners – runners start 4.00pm unless otherwise advised
walkers and early runners are very welcome

R = Road Athletics Nelson –  WH = Waimea Harriers – MR Mountain Run

NOVEMBER 2025
15 R Prince Albert (Maitai course) 4.00pm
22 R McCashins Brewery (Orphanage Creek) 4.00pm
29 R Two Thumb (Centre NZ/Cambria Steps) 4.00pm

DECEMBER 2025
05 The Spectacle
13 R Gut Buster 4.00pm
20 R Maitai Golf Course (new track) 4.00pm
27 R Styx (Port Hills) 4.00pm

JANUARY 2026
01 R Shoe Clinic 10k (Thursday) $10 entry fee W2.30pm/R3.00pm
03 R Smugglers Pub & Cafe (Beach Course) 4.00pm
07 R Ruby’s Morning 5km Coffee Run/Walk (note time) 6.00am
10 R Turf Hotel (New Marsden Valley) 4.00pm
14 R Ruby’s Morning 5km Coffee Run/Walk (note time) 6.00am
17 R WH Wakefield Summer Roaster (entry fee) W 3.10pm, R 3.30pm
21 R Ruby’s Morning 5km Coffee Run/Walk (note time) 6.00am
24 R Mapua Sprig & Fern Mapua 4.00pm
28 R Ruby’s Morning 5km Coffee Run/Walk (note time) 6.00am
31 R Prince Albert (new The Grampians) 4.00pm

FEBRUARY 2026
07 R Sprig & Fern Tahuna (Golf Club) 4.00pm
14 R No Run today (Buller Half, Full Marathon)
21 R Post Boy (New course) 4.00pm
22 MR Mt Robert Fell Race (meet at Doc centre) 10.00am
28 R Sprig & Fern (Marsden Valley) 4.00pm

MARCH 2026
07 R Speights Ale House (Monaco) 4.00pm
14 R Founders (Atawhai) 4.00pm
21 R Smugglers (Tamaki Steps) 4.00pm
28 R Prince Albert (Tantragee/Maitai 11.5km) 4.00pm

APRIL 2026
01 R Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 6.00pm
03 R Easter Friday 5 & 10km ($10 entry fee) W2.30pm/R3.00pm
08 R Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 6.00pm
TBC 12 Harris Hill Top Challenge (see website for more info)
15 R Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 6.00pm
22 R Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 6.00pm
29 R Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 6.00pm

November 2026
01 The Nelson Half