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Updated 14 May 2014.
Come and join us to get ready for the National Road Relay in October (ok a bit early but we are having a monthly 10km every 3rd Sunday of the month through to at least October)
Event: Wellington Harriers Honest 10k (with an optional 5k run)
Cost: Free for the inaugural event
Venue: Wind Needle Evans Bay
Course:
10k - Evans Bay wind needle to the bus stop by Freyberg (5k out and 5k back)
5k - Evans Bay wind needle to the turn-around point near Balaena Bay (2.5k out and 2.5k back) starts at 9:05am
The course stays on the footpath. It will be well marshalled with 10k times given every km. There will be 2 water stations on the course and sports drink provided at the finish.
Event: Wellington Harriers Honest 10k (with an optional 5k run)
Cost: Free for the inaugural event
Venue: Wind Needle Evans Bay
Course:
10k - Evans Bay wind needle to the bus stop by Freyberg (5k out and 5k back)
5k - Evans Bay wind needle to the turn-around point near Balaena Bay (2.5k out and 2.5k back) starts at 9:05am
The course stays on the footpath. It will be well marshalled with 10k times given every km. There will be 2 water stations on the course and sports drink provided at the finish.
Interclub walking relay
2014 Details TBC
2014 Details TBC
Updated 7 May 2014.
Interclub cross country races. Walk from venue.
The race starts on grass in front of badminton Hall.
There is usually very limited parking available in the badminton hall carpark. Parking is best on Alexandra Road or Ruahine Street. Do not expect to use the badminton car park or facilities.
Details for 2014:
Time, grade, distance:
Race 1, 12:40pm: Women, masters women 35+, masters women 50+, Junior Men (M-U20), masters men 60+ (5km)
Race 2, 1:30pm: Junior Women (W-U20), Youth Women (W-U18), Girls (G-U15), Youth Men (M-U18), Boys (B-U15) (3.7km)
Race 3, 2:00pm: Boys B-U11, boys B-U13 (1.6km)
Race 4, 2.15pm: Girls G-U11, girls G-U13 (1.6km)
Race 5, 2:30pm: Men, masters men 40+, masters men 50+ (10km)
Teams
Senior Men: 6 to count
Senior Women: 3
M-U20: 3
M-U18/B-U15 (combined): 3
W-U20/W-U18/G-U15 (combined): 3
M40+: 3
M50+: 3
W35+/W50+ (combined): 3
M60+: 3
G-U13/G-U11 (combined): 3
B-U13/B-U11 (combined): 3
All runners count for the overall club award, the Barry Everitt Plate.
If any competitor wishes to compete “out of grade”, they must advise organisers at Race HQ 30 minutes before their race start.
Activated timing chips must be worn (i.e. you must have paid your subs).
::[Course Map]::[How to get there]::
The race starts on grass in front of badminton Hall.
There is usually very limited parking available in the badminton hall carpark. Parking is best on Alexandra Road or Ruahine Street. Do not expect to use the badminton car park or facilities.
Details for 2014:
Time, grade, distance:
Race 1, 12:40pm: Women, masters women 35+, masters women 50+, Junior Men (M-U20), masters men 60+ (5km)
Race 2, 1:30pm: Junior Women (W-U20), Youth Women (W-U18), Girls (G-U15), Youth Men (M-U18), Boys (B-U15) (3.7km)
Race 3, 2:00pm: Boys B-U11, boys B-U13 (1.6km)
Race 4, 2.15pm: Girls G-U11, girls G-U13 (1.6km)
Race 5, 2:30pm: Men, masters men 40+, masters men 50+ (10km)
Teams
Senior Men: 6 to count
Senior Women: 3
M-U20: 3
M-U18/B-U15 (combined): 3
W-U20/W-U18/G-U15 (combined): 3
M40+: 3
M50+: 3
W35+/W50+ (combined): 3
M60+: 3
G-U13/G-U11 (combined): 3
B-U13/B-U11 (combined): 3
All runners count for the overall club award, the Barry Everitt Plate.
If any competitor wishes to compete “out of grade”, they must advise organisers at Race HQ 30 minutes before their race start.
Activated timing chips must be worn (i.e. you must have paid your subs).
::[Course Map]::[How to get there]::
Day 1 of our main centenary celebrations and reunion: registration, memorabilia, social
Day 2 of our main centenary celebrations and reunion: Grand Memorial, afternoon tea, formal dinner
Updated 26 May 2014.
The Championships will take place on the hills between Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt City up above the Wainuiomata Hill Road. This is the same location that was used for the 2013 NZ Mountain Run Championships.
Entrants are encouraged to pre-enter on-line by Thursday 29 May at 8pm.
Entrants are encouraged to pre-enter on-line by Thursday 29 May at 8pm.
Updated 27 May 2014.
Open handicap cross country races. Old members and our centenary guests will be joining us. Update: the venue is confirmed as our usual venue at the Pony Club in Boom Rock Road, in Ohariu Valley.
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 (W16 & W 19), Junior Men (M16 & M19) (4km open handicap);
Senior Men & Masters Men (8km open handicap)
(Both handicap races -- 4km and 8km -- will be run concurrently with one finish time.)
Centenary afternoon tea at the Clubrooms following the final race - please bring a plate
::[Details]::
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 (W16 & W 19), Junior Men (M16 & M19) (4km open handicap);
Senior Men & Masters Men (8km open handicap)
(Both handicap races -- 4km and 8km -- will be run concurrently with one finish time.)
Centenary afternoon tea at the Clubrooms following the final race - please bring a plate
::[Details]::
Day 3 of our main centenary celebrations and reunion: easy run, brunch, group photograph
Updated 27 May 2014.
Pack runs and walks; Hutt Valley Harriers is visiting.
Afternoon tea follows - please bring a plate.
Afternoon tea follows - please bring a plate.
Updated 16 Apr 2014.
This year there are five events in the kids cross country series:
Sunday 11 May: Karori Park (hosted by Karori Amateur Athletic Club)
Sunday 8 June: Trentham Memorial Park (hsted by Upper Hutt Athletic Club)
Sunday 27 July: Sladden Park, Petone (hosted by Hutt Valley Harriers)
Sunday 31 August: Grenada North Park (hosted by Olympic Harriers)
Sunday 14 September: WHAC clubrooms, Mt Victoria (Hosted by Wellington Harrier Athletic Club)
2014 details:
9:30am - On the day registrations and race bibs available to collect. Enter at least 7 days prior for a personalised race bib
9:45am - Course open for walk around
10:00am - Guided walk around course
10:30am - Year 1 Boys and Girls Race (approx 800m)
10:45am - Year 2 Boys and Girls Race (approx 800m)
11:00am - Year 3 Boys and Girls Race (approx 1km to 1.5km)
11:15am - Year 4 Boys and Girls Race (approx 1km to 1.5km)
11:30am - Year 5 Boys and Girls Race (approx 2km to 2.5km)
11:45am - Year 6 Boys and Girls Race (approx 2km to 2.5km)
Please note: times can change on the day with races able to run up to 30 minutes earlier than advertised (only in adverse weather conditions if we need to rush it through).
We encourage you to enter online. Enter one event, or all five! It's a great way to keep fit over the winter months, so come along have some fun. The cost is $7 per person per event. You can enter on the day, but if you pre enter at least seven days before each event you will have your own personalised race bib on the day.
There are individual and team awards. You can get your friends together to form a team. 3 or 4 per team (top 3 in the team count). Individual placings count towards team points. Each team member must enter as an individual too. Teams but be entered online or before 10am on the day.
Medals and Awards
Medals for top 3 individuals in each race for each year group.
Certificates for top 3 teams in each race. (Children can run up a grade if they want to make up a team with older age groups, i.e. a year 2 can run in the year 3 race and be part of a year 3 team)
Please note: the team awards will be presented at the following event as we will organise personalised certificates following the event they competed in.
Medals for overall series top 3 individuals and teams (based on 3 best placings over the first 4 events). These will be awarded at the final event.
Registration
Online registration
Don't delay: enter now.
If you have any questions at contact Jo Murray at jo@athleticswellington.org.nz or 021 976116.
Sunday 11 May: Karori Park (hosted by Karori Amateur Athletic Club)
Sunday 8 June: Trentham Memorial Park (hsted by Upper Hutt Athletic Club)
Sunday 27 July: Sladden Park, Petone (hosted by Hutt Valley Harriers)
Sunday 31 August: Grenada North Park (hosted by Olympic Harriers)
Sunday 14 September: WHAC clubrooms, Mt Victoria (Hosted by Wellington Harrier Athletic Club)
2014 details:
9:30am - On the day registrations and race bibs available to collect. Enter at least 7 days prior for a personalised race bib
9:45am - Course open for walk around
10:00am - Guided walk around course
10:30am - Year 1 Boys and Girls Race (approx 800m)
10:45am - Year 2 Boys and Girls Race (approx 800m)
11:00am - Year 3 Boys and Girls Race (approx 1km to 1.5km)
11:15am - Year 4 Boys and Girls Race (approx 1km to 1.5km)
11:30am - Year 5 Boys and Girls Race (approx 2km to 2.5km)
11:45am - Year 6 Boys and Girls Race (approx 2km to 2.5km)
Please note: times can change on the day with races able to run up to 30 minutes earlier than advertised (only in adverse weather conditions if we need to rush it through).
We encourage you to enter online. Enter one event, or all five! It's a great way to keep fit over the winter months, so come along have some fun. The cost is $7 per person per event. You can enter on the day, but if you pre enter at least seven days before each event you will have your own personalised race bib on the day.
There are individual and team awards. You can get your friends together to form a team. 3 or 4 per team (top 3 in the team count). Individual placings count towards team points. Each team member must enter as an individual too. Teams but be entered online or before 10am on the day.
Medals and Awards
Medals for top 3 individuals in each race for each year group.
Certificates for top 3 teams in each race. (Children can run up a grade if they want to make up a team with older age groups, i.e. a year 2 can run in the year 3 race and be part of a year 3 team)
Please note: the team awards will be presented at the following event as we will organise personalised certificates following the event they competed in.
Medals for overall series top 3 individuals and teams (based on 3 best placings over the first 4 events). These will be awarded at the final event.
Registration
Online registration
Don't delay: enter now.
If you have any questions at contact Jo Murray at jo@athleticswellington.org.nz or 021 976116.
Updated 3 Jun 2014.
Interclub cross country races for registered athletes only.
2014 details:
The counting teams are 6 for senior men, 4 for all other grades.
1.00pm: Open Women, Masters Women 35+, Masters Women 50+, Masters Men 60+ (6 km)
1.30pm: Men Under 20, Women Under 20, Men Under 18, Women Under 18, Boys/Girls Under 15 (4 km)
2.00pm: Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11 (2 km)
2.15pm: Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13 (3 km)
2.30pm: Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9 (1 km)
2.45pm: Open Men, Masters Men 40+, Masters Men 50+ (8 km)
::[General Details & Location Map]::
No walking event this year.
Timing chips and correct uniforms must be worn.
Temporary timing chips are available on the day for registered club members and only before 12:30pm ($20 with $10 refund on return)
Athletes wishing to run above grade must inform the race director by email on jbaron@paradise.net.nz by 5pm on June 9th
2014 details:
The counting teams are 6 for senior men, 4 for all other grades.
1.00pm: Open Women, Masters Women 35+, Masters Women 50+, Masters Men 60+ (6 km)
1.30pm: Men Under 20, Women Under 20, Men Under 18, Women Under 18, Boys/Girls Under 15 (4 km)
2.00pm: Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11 (2 km)
2.15pm: Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13 (3 km)
2.30pm: Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9 (1 km)
2.45pm: Open Men, Masters Men 40+, Masters Men 50+ (8 km)
::[General Details & Location Map]::
No walking event this year.
Timing chips and correct uniforms must be worn.
Temporary timing chips are available on the day for registered club members and only before 12:30pm ($20 with $10 refund on return)
Athletes wishing to run above grade must inform the race director by email on jbaron@paradise.net.nz by 5pm on June 9th
The honest 10 offers:
- An accurately measured 10km run for serious and not so serious runners
- At least two pacemakers (pace will vary from 40 - 55 muniutes)
- A drinks table that you can use out and back
- Time calls on the course
- Free sports drink at the finish
Registration from 8:15am at Evans Bay wind needle.
Run starts at 9am.
The couse runs from the wind needle to Freyberg bus stop and back.
Entry fee $10.
Pack runs and walks
Updated 9 Jun 2014.
Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Marathon Half Marathon,10km & magic mile.
Incorporating 2014 NZ and Wellington Half Marathon champs.
2014 Times:
6:30: marathon walkers
7:00: marathon runners
9:00: half marathon runners and walkers
9.15: 10km runners and walkers
9:25: Kids' magic mile (12 and under)
Incorporating 2014 NZ and Wellington Half Marathon champs.
2014 Times:
6:30: marathon walkers
7:00: marathon runners
9:00: half marathon runners and walkers
9.15: 10km runners and walkers
9:25: Kids' magic mile (12 and under)
The Annual General Meeting of Athletics Wellington will be held at Olympic Harrier Clubrooms, Alex Moore Park, Bannister Ave, Johnsonville, at 7:30pm on Tuesday 24 June 2014.
Attendance from representatives of all clubs is encouraged, along with anyone else with an interest in the future direction of athletics in Wellington.
Attendance from representatives of all clubs is encouraged, along with anyone else with an interest in the future direction of athletics in Wellington.
Pack runs and walks
Scottish Harriers have started a series of scenic training runs on the last Saturday of the month. This is the second of these events and will be held at our club rooms.
The run is intended to be for an hour and a half or more and the planned route (weather permitting) is along the Skyline to the Chartwell substation.
It would be good to see a number of Olympic members joining in on this run.
The run is intended to be for an hour and a half or more and the planned route (weather permitting) is along the Skyline to the Chartwell substation.
It would be good to see a number of Olympic members joining in on this run.
Annual club mid-winter trip.
Saturday races, Saturday night club dinner, Sunday morning group runs.
Not to be missed!
Registered & non Registered runners and walkers all welcome. A great family weekend event.
2014 TBC.
2013 Race Details:
9:30am: Walkers (non-judged) (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
10:30am: Girls 10 and under (1km)
10:40am: Boys 10 and under (1km)
10:50am: Girls 12 and under (2km)
11:00am: Boys 12 and under (2km)
11:10am: Masters Men 50+ (6km - 2*3km laps)
11:35am: Masters Women 35+ (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
12:00pm: Girls 14 and under (3km)
12:15pm: Boys 14 and under (3km)
12:30pm: Masters Men 35-49 (6km - 2*3km laps)
1:00pm: Women 16 and under (4km - 2*2km laps)
1:15pm: Men 16 and under (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
1:35pm: Women 19 and under (4km - 2*2km laps)
1:50pm: Men 19 and under (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
2:10pm: Senior Women (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
2:35pm: Senior Men (9km - 3*3km laps)
Saturday races, Saturday night club dinner, Sunday morning group runs.
Not to be missed!
Registered & non Registered runners and walkers all welcome. A great family weekend event.
2014 TBC.
2013 Race Details:
9:30am: Walkers (non-judged) (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
10:30am: Girls 10 and under (1km)
10:40am: Boys 10 and under (1km)
10:50am: Girls 12 and under (2km)
11:00am: Boys 12 and under (2km)
11:10am: Masters Men 50+ (6km - 2*3km laps)
11:35am: Masters Women 35+ (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
12:00pm: Girls 14 and under (3km)
12:15pm: Boys 14 and under (3km)
12:30pm: Masters Men 35-49 (6km - 2*3km laps)
1:00pm: Women 16 and under (4km - 2*2km laps)
1:15pm: Men 16 and under (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
1:35pm: Women 19 and under (4km - 2*2km laps)
1:50pm: Men 19 and under (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
2:10pm: Senior Women (5km - 3km lap+2km lap)
2:35pm: Senior Men (9km - 3*3km laps)
Pack runs and walks
5mile Road race: Times: Walkers 4 laps (6.4km) - 10.45 am, Runners 5 laps (8km) - 11.00 am Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the first place runner in each age group plus additional prizes where warranted. Prizes for first two men and women in race walk plus additional prizes where warranted. Prizes for the first 3 Club teams. (2 running teams and 1 walking team.) Teams: Running – Four to a team with at least one woman. Walking – Three to a team (mixed team). A light lunch will be provided. A number of Spot Prizes will be drawn on the day.
Entry details : TBC