The 2026/27 Summer Season
Over the Summer, Waimea Harriers has organised events on Wednesday evenings at 6pm - The GP Fitness 5k Fun Run & Walk Series, and a 10k Wakefield Roaster on 23 January 2027.
All events are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Always check on the website, Facebook and in the newsletter (on the website home page) each week for the most up-to-date information.
Athletics Nelson run a Saturday afternoon Pub Run series at 4pm.
Active4Good have a Monday evening Honest Lawyer 5k Series at 6pm.
There are weekly group training runs on Tuesday - see bottom of page and occasional Thursday & Sunday morning long training runs - keep your eye on Facebook for more info. If you are a Walker - visit the Walkers page.
Other year-round local events:
Tuesday all year round it's the Frontrunner Richmond pack/training run.
6pm from the Richmond Mall Store/Entrance. Free entry.
A different pack run each week.
Facebook page HERE
Tuesday all year round it's the Nelson Striders pack/training run & walk.
5.45pm from the Suter Art Gallery, Nelson. Free entry.
A different 1 hour pack run/walk each week.
Optional social afterwards.
Facebook page HERE
Thursday all year round it's the Ruby Coast Running Club 5k Series.
5.15pm & 5:30pm, free entry, from Māpua Tennis Courts.
Optional social afterwards.
Facebook group HERE
Saturday all year round it's the Neale Park parkrun & Motueka Beach Reserve parkrun at 8am.
Athletics Nelson calendar HERE
Run Walk Marlborough - Marlborough Harriers calendar HERE
For more local and national events, visit www.runningcalendar.co.nz
For more local and national events
visit https://runfinder.co.nz/new-zealand-running-events-map/
Updated 06/11/2026