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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Clubs Cross Country Champs
21 June 2025
Organised by Athletics Nelson.
Info from Athletics Nelson:
"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
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"
Richmond Sprig + Fern 10k
28 June 2025
The Waimea Harriers Sprig + Fern 10km fun run and walk on Saturday, 28 June 2025 in Richmond is the first of four 10km events in the Tasman area.
Meet at Bill Wilkes Reserve, Hunter Avenue entrance. Google Maps HERE
Registration Opens at 1.30pm and closes promptly at 2pm ready for the event Briefing.
Start Times
Casual walkers start - 1.45pm
Walkers start - 2:15pm.
Main running group starts - 2:30pm.
Everyone and all abilities are welcome.
There is a $10 entry fee per event; it's free for school children and youth students, and for Waimea Harriers and Athletics Nelson members.
Join Waimea Harriers club for $40 individual or $60 couple/family at www.waimeaharriers.nz
Enjoy a drink, spot prizes and time together at the Sprig + Fern Upper Queen afterwards!
You will need a Waimea Harriers or Athletics Nelson Webscorer number for this event. Check HERE to see if you have one already.
Not on the list? Get a number for all our events HERE.
Waimea Harriers
60th Anniversary Celebration
1965 – 2025
We’re delighted to invite all past and present members - along with their families - to a special evening celebrating 60 years of Waimea Harriers, a club built on running, friendship and community.
Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
Venue: Club Waimea, Lower Queen Street, Richmond
Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Guest Speaker: Julian Matthews
Cost (includes a 2-course buffet dinner):
$40 per adult
$20 for students (aged 13–18)*
Free for children under 13*
*Students and children are subsidised by Waimea Harriers.
Drinks will be available for purchase from the bar.
Bookings are essential.
To reserve your place, please make payment via bank transfer to:
Account Name: Waimea Harriers Inc
Account Number: 03 - 1354 - 0478778 - 00
Please include the following details with your payment:
Code: Your name (e.g., B Smith)
Reference: The number of attendees: Adults (a), Students (s), and Children (c)
Example:
2a 1s 2c — booking for 2 adults, 1 student (13–18) and 2 children under 13 (total cost: $100)
Note: Even though children are free, we still need to know how many will be attending.
Final date for payment: Tuesday 24 June – so we can confirm numbers with the caterer.
Questions? Contact Eileen on 027 595 5161
Let’s celebrate 60 years of Waimea Harriers in style. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reminisce about past and recent races, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and reflect on how the sport and culture of running have changed over the decades.
We’d love to see you there!
To get you in the mood, have a look at some old photos HERE
2023/25 Photo albums HERE
2025 Winter Season Programme HERE
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.