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.
The 2022 Waimea Harriers Club Membership is now open.
The Membership year will run from 1/12/2021 to 30/11/2022.
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
Motueka Sprig + Fern 10k
1st October
This Saturday, October 1st, our Winter Running Programme takes us to the picturesque Thorp Bush and the Motueka estuary for the popular Motueka Sprig + Fern 10k.
Registration is in a slightly different place this year, at the Woodlands Avenue entrance to Thorp Bush and opens at 1.20pm and closes at 2pm sharp. Google maps location HERE.
You can park near the Sprig + Fern / Library and walk over, either through Avalon Court or through the New World car park.
All competitors must attend the Race briefing, which will be at 2.05pm in the registration area in Thorp Bush. There is only ONE Race briefing.
START TIMES:
2:15pm for Walkers
2:30pm for Runners
COST:
$10 for adults but FREE for kids, youth students & paid up members of Waimea Harriers and Athletics Nelson.
Spot prizes will be given out at the Motueka Sprig + Fern Tavern after the Event. Come along and enjoy a well earned drink!
Members, all-comers & all abilities welcome.
New to Waimea Harriers events, no problem, come and check us out!
Map of the course HERE
Smugglers Spring 5k Series
Wednesdays in October
Every Wednesday night at 6pm in October. Organised by Athletics Nelson. $5 entry. All welcome, runner & walkers.
Next few local, Waimea Harriers and Athletics Nelson events:
October 2022
01 Motueka Sprig + Fern 10k ($10 for non members)
08 *change to program* Swan Trophy, Maitai Valley - Athletics Nelson
Smugglers Spring 5km Series - Athletics Nelson
Every Wednesday evening in October $5 entry
POSTPONED TILL DECEMBER - The Queen Charlotte Relay
Organised by Marlborough Harriers
Look at the full Winter Season calendar HERE
Duty Roster for Winter Season
Duty Roster for the winter season – can you be an event helper?
With a number of major events coming up in the next few weeks, we will need helpers please.
Here is the link to the Winter Season 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.