For more than 60 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.
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 Summer 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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GP Fitness 5k Fun Run & Walk Series
Club Waimea
Wednesdays 6pm in November/December 2026
Starts Wednesday 04 November
Our Summer 5k fun run/walk series starts again this coming Wednesday!
First up in our new GP Fitness 5k Series is the Showgrounds Course. The course map is HERE.
Check In: 5:30 - 5:55pm in the Club Waimea Carpark (Google Maps HERE). The start/finish is a 5 minute walk from Check-in, across Lower Queen Street and into the Showgrounds.
There is only one start time and one briefing. The briefing will be at the Start Line at 6:05pm. Everyone starts at 6:10pm. Run, walk, jog, plod the 5km distance as and when you choose.
Entry Fee: $3 (free for school kids and youth students). Cash, internet banking or scan QR credit card code on the night.
You can prepay for the eight 2026 events (November 4, 11, 18, 25 & December 2, 9, 16, 23) by depositing $20 into NBS account 03-1354-0478778-00 (use your name as a reference). To get this discount you will need to pay your $20 by the 4th November (you can pay Cash, internet banking or scan QR credit card code on Wednesday).
You will need a Waimea Harriers or Athletics Nelson Webscorer number for this event. Check HERE to see if you already have one.
If you are not on that list go HERE and register online to get your number for all our events. It'll only take you a few minutes, but it'll speed up check-in for you and for us at your first event 😉👍
A random Spot Prize Draw will take place in Club Waimea after the run & walk - you need to be present to win.
Runners, walkers and volunteers who have participated in at least 14 of the 17 events in the 2026-2027 GP Fitness 5k Series will be entered in a draw for a major series prize of a pair of sports shoes after the last event of the season.
Waimea Harriers AGM & Prize-Giving
7:30pm Club Waimea
Wednesday 25 November 2026
The Waimea Harriers Annual General Meeting will be held in Club Waimea on Wednesday, 25 November at 7:30pm, following the GP Fitness 5k Fun Run & Walk Series spot prize draw.
2023/26 Photo albums 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.