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.
2023 Waimea Harriers Membership is now OPEN.
The new membership year will run from 1/12/2022 to 30/11/2023.
Individual adult membership is $40.
Joint/Couple/Family membership is $60.
Schoolchildren and youth students are Free.
The Singlets have arrived!
Waimea Harriers Singlets $35
Manufactured by Thermatech out of lightweight 140gsm polyester.
In stock now. Get your order in before this first batch is sold out.
Uniform page HERE
From the President
Upcoming Events
Sprig + Fern Motueka 10k
Saturday 30 September 2023
Our Winter Running Programme takes us to Thorp Bush reserve in Motueka for the 3rd event in our Sprig + Fern 10k series.
Extend your range beyond your usual running spots and head out to Motueka. Run or walk part of the Great Taste Trail and the scenic Motueka Estuary. It's a fast, flat course with beautiful native flora and fauna to look at while you scoot along towards your PB.
Everyone welcome, members & non-members, walkers & runners.
There is a $10 entry fee for adult non-members. Free for members of Waimea Harriers & Athletics Nelson clubs and school/youth students.
Registration in Thorp Bush, Woodlands Ave entrance - Google maps HERE
Registration: 1:20pm to 2pm.
Briefing: 2pm
Walkers start: 2:15pm
Runners start: 2:30pm.
(Casual, slower walkers can leave at 1:45pm.)
Or if you don't think you can do 10k on Saturday but still want to take part, find someone to pair up with for a 2-person relay with each of you doing 5k.
Drink Station at 5km mark.
Course map HERE
We'll be using Webscorer for timing this event. Check your number and category HERE.
If you're not on the list, get your unique Webscorer number for all Waimea Harriers & Athletics Nelson events HERE.
Enjoy a drink, spot prizes and time together at the Motueka Sprig + Fern afterwards!
Events in the Sprig + Fern Series:
15 July: Richmond (Upper Queen)
19 August: Brightwater
30 September: Motueka
14 October: Māpua
Smugglers 5k Series - Tāhunanui
Organised by Athletics Nelson
6pm every Wednesday evening in October 2023
First one 4 October. $5 entry.
More info to come from - Athletics Nelson
Swan Trophy Age Graded - Maitai Valley
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Saturday 7 October 2023
More info to come from - Athletics Nelson
Link to Winter 2023 Programme HERE
Duty Roster for Helpers
Duty Roster for the Winter season – can you be an event helper?
With a number of events coming up in the next few weeks, we will need helpers please.
Here is the link to 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.