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October 2026

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Thursday, 1 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
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Saturday, 3 Oct 2026: Athletics NZ Road Relay championships, Feilding ×
Updated 27 Sep 2026.

The 2026 Road Relays is the biggest team race on the calendar. This relay race will see you and your crew running through the country roads, handing off relay batons, cheering out of van windows, and celebrating together at the end of the journey.

Open & Championship event options are on offer. 

Further details

 
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Tuesday, 6 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Tuesday, 6 Oct 2026, 18:00 to 19:00: Club drills and intervals, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 27 Sep 2026.

Develop your technique. Sharpen your speed. Build your aerobic engine. Have fun doing it. 

The coach takes us through drills to develop our running technique before moving on to an interval session. The intervals are time-based (as opposed to distance-based) in order to accommodate everyone. The standard guide is push as hard as you feel comfortable with. 

Week on week the coach cycles through different interval sessions varying between threshhold, aerobic/VO2Max and anaerobic/speed to help us adapt. We do like to mix it up. 

Further details

 
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Wednesday, 7 Oct 2026, 19:30 to 20:30: Core Strengthening Classes, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×

Core strength is an important aspect of injury prevention in running. 

The classes are tailored for the needs of runners and walkers, providing balanced strength of your running muscles. Whatever your own personal starting point, these classes will help you run faster, more efficiently and will protect against injuries.

Further details

 
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Thursday, 8 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
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Saturday, 10 Oct 2026, 14:00 to 15:00: Club pack run, Club house, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×

We have a number of packs (running groups) to cater for different speeds, walkers, genders and ages. The duration of the runs and walks is roughly an hour. We have a clear "no one left behind policy". 

Social – Afterwards we gather at the club house to catch up over a drink and snacks. This is a great space to get to know the people behind the club. 

Further details

 
Saturday, 10 Oct 2026, 14:00 to 17:00: AW Senior Open Track & Field Meeting #1 – Opening Day, Newtown Park Athletics Stadium ×

AW Senior Open Track & Field Meeting #1 – Opening Day

Further details

 
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Sunday, 11 Oct 2026, 08:00 to 10:00: Club Long Sunday Run, Varies - join the LSR chat ×
Updated 26 Sep 2026.

It's so much more fun to get your long mileage in with company. Join us on Sunday mornings. These usually start at 8:00am and are typically between 90min and 120min duration. This is a "roving" pack – meaning that our starting point and course vary from week-to-week – making it a great way to learn routes around Wellington. 

Further details

 
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Tuesday, 13 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Tuesday, 13 Oct 2026, 18:00 to 19:00: Club drills and intervals, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 27 Sep 2026.

Develop your technique. Sharpen your speed. Build your aerobic engine. Have fun doing it. 

The coach takes us through drills to develop our running technique before moving on to an interval session. The intervals are time-based (as opposed to distance-based) in order to accommodate everyone. The standard guide is push as hard as you feel comfortable with. 

Week on week the coach cycles through different interval sessions varying between threshhold, aerobic/VO2Max and anaerobic/speed to help us adapt. We do like to mix it up. 

Further details

 
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Wednesday, 14 Oct 2026, 17:30 to 18:30: Junior Athletics Club Night, Middle Field, Grenada North Park, Grenada North ×

In summer, children from age 5 to 14 can participate in our children’s athletics programme to help develop their running, jumping and throwing skills.

Further details

 
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Thursday, 15 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Thursday, 15 Oct 2026, 19:30 to 20:30: Core Strengthening Classes, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 13 Oct 2026.

Core strength is an important aspect of injury prevention in running. 

The classes are tailored for the needs of runners and walkers, providing balanced strength of your running muscles. Whatever your own personal starting point, these classes will help you run faster, more efficiently and will protect against injuries.

Further details

 
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Saturday, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 to 17:00: AW Senior Open Track & Field Meeting #2, Newtown Park Athletics Stadium ×

AW Senior Open Track & Field Meeting #2

Further details

 
Saturday, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 to 15:00: Club pack run, Club house, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×

We have a number of packs (running groups) to cater for different speeds, walkers, genders and ages. The duration of the runs and walks is roughly an hour. We have a clear "no one left behind policy". 

Social – Afterwards we gather at the club house to catch up over a drink and snacks. This is a great space to get to know the people behind the club. 

Further details

 
Saturday, 17 Oct 2026, 16:00 to 18:00: Olympic Harrier Winter Season Prize Giving, Club house, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 16 Oct 2026 at 9:49 am.

Club Winter Season Prize Giving

We love to celebrate success. 

Further details

 
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Sunday, 18 Oct 2026: Wairarapa half marathon events, Masterton ×
Updated 27 Sep 2026.

Wairarapa half marathon events

Further details

 
Sunday, 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 to 10:00: Club Long Sunday Run, Varies - join the LSR chat ×
Updated 26 Sep 2026.

It's so much more fun to get your long mileage in with company. Join us on Sunday mornings. These usually start at 8:00am and are typically between 90min and 120min duration. This is a "roving" pack – meaning that our starting point and course vary from week-to-week – making it a great way to learn routes around Wellington. 

Further details

 
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Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026, 18:15 to 19:15: Club drills and intervals, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 12 Oct 2026.

Develop your technique. Sharpen your speed. Build your aerobic engine. Have fun doing it. 

The coach takes us through drills to develop our running technique before moving on to an interval session. The intervals are time-based (as opposed to distance-based) in order to accommodate everyone. The standard guide is push as hard as you feel comfortable with. 

Week on week the coach cycles through different interval sessions varying between threshhold, aerobic/VO2Max and anaerobic/speed to help us adapt. We do like to mix it up. 

Further details

 
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Wednesday, 21 Oct 2026, 17:30 to 18:30: Junior Athletics Club Night, Middle Field, Grenada North Park, Grenada North ×

In summer, children from age 5 to 14 can participate in our children’s athletics programme to help develop their running, jumping and throwing skills.

Further details

 
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Thursday, 22 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Thursday, 22 Oct 2026, 19:30 to 20:30: Core Strengthening Classes, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 13 Oct 2026.

Core strength is an important aspect of injury prevention in running. 

The classes are tailored for the needs of runners and walkers, providing balanced strength of your running muscles. Whatever your own personal starting point, these classes will help you run faster, more efficiently and will protect against injuries.

Further details

 
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Friday, 23 Oct 2026, 18:30 to 20:30: AW Senior Open Twilight Track & Field Meeting # 1, Newtown Park Athletics Stadium ×
Updated 27 Sep 2026.

AW Senior Open Twilight Track & Field Meeting # 1

Further details

 
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Saturday, 24 Oct 2026, 14:00 to 15:00: Club pack run, Club house, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×

We have a number of packs (running groups) to cater for different speeds, walkers, genders and ages. The duration of the runs and walks is roughly an hour. We have a clear "no one left behind policy". 

Social – Afterwards we gather at the club house to catch up over a drink and snacks. This is a great space to get to know the people behind the club. 

Further details

 
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Sunday, 25 Oct 2026, 08:00 to 10:00: Club Long Sunday Run, Varies - join the LSR chat ×
Updated 26 Sep 2026.

It's so much more fun to get your long mileage in with company. Join us on Sunday mornings. These usually start at 8:00am and are typically between 90min and 120min duration. This is a "roving" pack – meaning that our starting point and course vary from week-to-week – making it a great way to learn routes around Wellington. 

Further details

 
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Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026, 18:15 to 19:15: Club drills and intervals, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 12 Oct 2026.

Develop your technique. Sharpen your speed. Build your aerobic engine. Have fun doing it. 

The coach takes us through drills to develop our running technique before moving on to an interval session. The intervals are time-based (as opposed to distance-based) in order to accommodate everyone. The standard guide is push as hard as you feel comfortable with. 

Week on week the coach cycles through different interval sessions varying between threshhold, aerobic/VO2Max and anaerobic/speed to help us adapt. We do like to mix it up. 

Further details

 
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Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026, 17:30 to 18:30: Junior Athletics Club Night, Middle Field, Grenada North Park, Grenada North ×

In summer, children from age 5 to 14 can participate in our children’s athletics programme to help develop their running, jumping and throwing skills.

Further details

 
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Thursday, 29 Oct 2026, 16:15 to 17:15: Junior Middle Distance Training, Nairnville Park, Khandallah ×

The Junior Middle Distance programme provides specialised coaching for talented young athletes (year 5 through to college age) seeking to develop their competitive middle distance running. This stream is designed for committed athletes ready to progress their performance. 

Primary/Intermediate Squad – for kids who have been running competitions for several years.

College Squad – college aged (and older) who are competitive and looking at taking their running to the next level.

Further details

 
Thursday, 29 Oct 2026, 19:30 to 20:30: Core Strengthening Classes, Clubrooms, Waiora Hub Sports and Community Centre, Alex Moore Park, Johnsonville ×
Updated 13 Oct 2026.

Core strength is an important aspect of injury prevention in running. 

The classes are tailored for the needs of runners and walkers, providing balanced strength of your running muscles. Whatever your own personal starting point, these classes will help you run faster, more efficiently and will protect against injuries.

Further details

 
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Saturday, 31 Oct 2026, 12:00 to 17:00: Central League Teams Competition Meet #1, Masterton ×

See competition page for information on schedule, entries, rules etc. 

Further details

 
Saturday, 31 Oct 2026, 13:30 to 16:30: Grand Memorial club races and Old Members Day (club event), Boom Rock Road, Ohariu Valley ×
Updated 17 Oct 2026 at 10:09 am.

Rescheduled from earlier in the year

2026 details:

Open handicap cross country races. This event commemorates our first club president, who died while in office, as well as a number of club members who died in the First World War.

Former club members are invited to join us.

This race will be followed by afternoon tea at the clubrooms - please bring a plate to share.

Race details:

1.30pm: Boys & Girls 9 and Under (1km scratch race), Boys & Girls 13 and Under (2km scratch race)

2.00pm-ish: Walkers;
Senior Women, Masters Women, Junior Women (W-U18 & W-U20), Junior Men (M-U18 & M-U20) (4km open handicap);
Senior Men & Masters Men (8km open handicap)

(Both handicap races – 4km and 8km – will be run concurrently with one finish time.)

Hot showers and afternoon tea at the Clubrooms following the final race – please bring a towel and a plate.

More about the history of the event

Further details