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
The Scarecrow Scamper X-Country
Saturday 10 June
The Bonny's Farm, Tapawera
The Scarecrow Scamper X-Country
& Wallace Shield Presentations
Saturday 10 June
The Bonny's Farm, Tapawera
More updated information shortly!
Everyone and all comers are welcome to this free event. Bring a plate for after-event tea!
Join us for the Scarecrow Scamper Cross Country on Saturday 10 June 2023 at Martin and Jill Bonny’s farm, 297 Tapawera-Baton Road, Tapawera, about 50km/40 minutes drive from Richmond. Google Maps.
Get ready for a traditional rural X-country experience with 3.3km laps that will take you through private farmland, gentle hills and quite possibly some mud!
All ages and abilities of runners and walkers are welcome.
We have a shorter 1.7km ‘Rascal Romp’ course for smaller children and 1, 2 or 3 laps of the longer 3.3km ‘Scarecrow Scamper’ loop course for adults and older children.
Previously registered runners & walkers will have been entered into a distance/category based on the Wallace Shield & last years event. Check HERE
Registration is on the farm at the barn from 1pm with the event briefing at 1:45pm.
Walkers start at 1:45pm, all Runners start at 2pm and the Rascal Romp kids start at 2:05pm.
Bring a plate for the after-party at the farmhouse!
This event is free to everyone, but we encourage participants to join the Waimea Harrier club, as this is a race in our Winter Programme. All ages and abilities of runners and walkers are welcome.
Please make sure you are registered with a Webscorer number and correct course/category before the event.
Check your existing entry, distance & category HERE
and if new, register HERE
Email webscorer@waimeaharriers.nz if it is necessary to change your course/category.
New Winter 2023 Programme available for download HERE
Duty Roster for Helpers
Duty Roster for the Winter 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.