For more than 50 years Waimea Harriers has been encouraging running and walking for people of all ages. We believe running is wonderful for people's fitness and general health! Our motto is 'Run for your life!'
Waimea Harrier events cater for people of all abilities, including competitive runners and walkers, families looking for an outdoor activity they can enjoy together, and social runners and walkers of all ages.
We pride ourselves on the warm welcome we give to everyone.
2025 Waimea Harriers Membership is now OPEN.
It's time to re-new your membership or join afresh!
The new membership year runs from
01/12/2024 to 30/11/2025 irrespective of joining date.
Individual adult membership is $40.
Joint/Couple/Family membership is $60.
Single adult & child/children is $40.
Schoolchildren and youth students are Free.
There is a small surcharge if you pay by credit card.
Club Uniforms
We have Club Singlets, T-Shirts, Polo shirts, Jackets & Beanies
Waimea Harriers Singlets
It's not too late to place an order for club T-shirts, singlets & jackets.
Get yours now ready for the Winter Season!
In Men's, Women's and Kid's Sizes.
Lightweight wicking polyester material.
$35 each - this is a subsidised price for current members of Waimea Harriers.
Uniform page HERE
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Hayley Fernando (left) & Jack Thomas (right) joint winners of the 2025 Wallace Shield presented by Stu Wallace (the 1st Winner of the Shield 50 years ago) and Waimea Harriers President Matt Mazzucchelli.
Last Saturday saw the culmination of the 2025 Wallace Shield Cross-Country Series, the 50th anniversary. Stunning weather, a run (or 2 or 3) along the beach, lots of sweating adults and jubilant children crossing the finish line... followed by tasty sausages and the presentations of the Wallace Shield and NPD gift vouchers.
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up across all the categories. There will be a formal presentation of trophies and certificates during afternoon tea at the Scarecrow Scamper cross country event on June 7th in Tapawera.
You can view photos from the three Wallace Shield events HERE and the full results can be reviewed HERE.
Thanks to NPD for their sponsorship of our 2025 Wallace Shield Series. For their locations visit www.facebook.com/NPDFuel
Rough Island Pack Run
10 May 2025
Meet on Rough Island just before the causeway onto Rabbit Island for a 2:30pm start. (Go past the Tic Toc Road entrance).
There are a variety of trail options with loops between 2km and 10km.
This is a free event and everyone - all abilities, runner, walkers, members and non members - are welcome. As the loops are off road this event is particularly suitable and safe for children.
Everyone starts together - run or walk at your own pace. Plan on an hour’s exercise and everyone arrives back at the starting point at approximately the same time.
As this event is not timed, no registration or numbers are needed.
Note: If you’re not familiar with Rough Island, be there by 2:20 for a chat with the Event Coordinator about which loop would be best for you, or to meet up with others who want to do the same distance as you.
Meet afterwards at Club Waimea in Richmond for a social get together.
2024/25 Photo albums HERE
2025 Winter Season Programme HERE
The Turf 5k Series
Every Wednesday night in April
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Check Athletics Nelson's website for up-to-date info.
"5km race for runners and walkers held every Wednesday during April.
meet at the Turf Hotel Main Road Stoke for registration.
everyone is welcome and a great way to get out and compete
with fellow runners and walkers.
bright clothing and or lights & reflectors please
$5 entry fee 14 and under free. start 6.00pm.
enter on the night" - Athletics Nelson
"Welcome to Winter"
Saturday 26 April 2025
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Check Athletics Nelson's website for up-to-date info.
"The winter programme has begun
meet at the Botanics Nelson
a great undulating trail run up and around
The Centre of New Zealand
start time at 2.30pm
all runners, walkers and juniors are welcome
come along and give a club run a go
you will enjoy the course and a great time.
See you all there" - Athletics Nelson
Atawhai 4 Square School Cross Country League
Sunday 03, 10 & 17 May 2025
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Check Athletics Nelson's website for up-to-date info.
Senior event before the Juniors start.
"Three cross-country events organised by Athletics Nelson
with the annual schools trophies up for grabs.
Free to enter.
You only register once here for events
Registrations are now open
Saturday 03 May – Saxton Field
event briefing 3.00pm race start 3.15pm
Saturday 10 May – Branford Park
event briefing 3.00pm race start 3.15pm
Saturday 17 May – Miyazu Gardens
event briefing 3.00pm race start 3.15pm.
NOTE this is a new year and you need to re-register
no other webscorer numbers apply to this event,
you need to have a new number just for this series of events.
Big thanks to Atawhai 4 Square for their great support of this series" - Athletics Nelson
Duty Roster for the Summer season – can you be an event helper?
With a number of events coming up in the next few weeks, we will need helpers please.
Click HERE for the Duty Roster for helpers. We are always keen to welcome new helpers and there are roles available at upcoming events. Have a look at what's available and email Alan on roster@waimeaharriers.nz if you can help fill a spot. Or talk to Alan at the next event if you want to know more.