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
New Winter 2023 Programme available for download HERE
Sharland Cycles 5k Fun Run & Walk from Club Waimea
Wednesdays in February & March 2023
Last one of the season!
Sharland Cycles 5k Fun Run & Walk from Club Waimea
Wednesday 29th March
Registration from 5:30pm to 6pm in Club Waimea carpark - Google Maps HERE
Everyone welcome $3 entry.
Free entry for kids and youth students.
This week its the "Modified Berryfields Course". Map here
Enjoy one of four different courses with varied terrain each week.
Walkers starting around 6:05 and Runners 10 minutes later.
Plenty of spot prizes every week and a major spot prize drawn at the end of the series.
All competitors are welcome at Club Waimea after each event for the prize draw and socialising, with your registration giving you entry.
This week we will have complimentary nibbles in the Club afterwards and the award of the series major spot prize for those who have attended 13 out of 16 events as well as our usual spot prize draw.
Can you help if you are not participating? All helpers are entered in the weekly spot prize and major prize draws.
Contact Alan if you would like to help on roster@waimeaharriers.nz
We're using Webscorer for timing so you need a number!
Check if you already have a number from previous WaimeaHarrier/AthleticsNelson events HERE.
If you need to get a number, go HERE.
Athletics Nelson - Saturday Pub Runs
Every Saturday through Summer
Organised throughout the Summer by Athletics Nelson. Free entry to all.
Check the Athletics Nelson's website to see what's on this Saturday.
It must be summer – the very popular pub runs have returned
walkers & early runners 3.45pm – runners 4.00pm
everyone is very welcome
these runs are free to enter, they have no cones,
no marshals and no spot prizes.
just come along and enjoy
safety is paramount all competitors must stay on the course
and footpaths when available
all times are taken and published
all competitors enter at their own risk
Webscorer timing for this event
see you all there
Saturday 25th March – Harris Hill Top Challenge
Organised by Athletics Nelson. Check Athletics Nelson's website for more details.
"Welcome to the Harris Hill Top Challenge
a unique trail running event that will have you running over private land
with spectacular views of Nelson in the background
Special thanks go to The Summer House for letting us run this event on their land.
Registrations from 11:30am and race start is 1.00pm
We will have 2 courses for you and both will be a challenge
We have a 7km course with 350meters of elevation for runners & walkers and a
10km course with over 650meters of elevation for runners only.
Stick around after the event, there will be spot prizes and food and drink
will be available from the Summer House
Entries are $20 each with all profit going to Ronald McDonald House
You can enter in advance on the below link or enter on the day
We prefer you car pool to the event as there is limited parking there
entries are also limited to 150 so get in quickly.
Duty Roster for Helpers
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.
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.