2025 harriers syllabus
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We look forward to seeing you at the 42ND half marathon event in 2025.
KEY DATES
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Early bird entries are now open until 31 March 2025!
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Online entries close 15 May 2025
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Sun 18 May 2025 - we do accept on the day entries, but with a late fee
We can’t wait to introduce you to the Rimutaka Forest Park and the Orongorongos. This DOC area is absolutely pristine, with incredible native bush tracks and fantastic ridgeline views back across Wellington harbour. You will not forget this run, ever! This area is the home spiritual home of Barefoot XTRAIL Trail Running, with the first ever event being held here back in 2008. Come and find out why it was our choice of venues to start Barefoot XTRAIL Trail running.
Meet at Waiora Sport Hub at 1.45pm, start at 2pm.
The event courses are flat, easy running. They each offer a unique mix of running terrain, with a combination of running on-road and hard-packed limestone through orchards and past vineyards.
The courses take in the highlights of the Hawke's Bay region which include running along the waterfront in Napier, along the Hawke's Bay Cycle Trails and quiet country roads.
The finish line for all events is set in the gorgeous surroundings of Elephant Hill Estate & Winery.
Start Times:
1.00pm
- U10 Boys, Girls 1.2km Fun Run (Register on the day)
1.15pm
Under 14 Relay 4 x 2km
- Children's Championship Relay - 2 male and 2 female runners.
- Children's Non-championship relay - any combination of boys and girls.
2.15pm
- U7 Boys, Girls 300m Fun Run (no registration required)
2.30pm
Wellington Mixed XC Relay Championship & Victoria University Relay 4 x 3.5km
- Junior Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners aged under 20.
- Open Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners can be of any age.
- 170 Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners with combined age at least 170 years.
- 220 Championship - 2 male & 2 female runners with combined age at least 220 years.
- Victoria University Relay - "no-rules" grade with 4 runners of any age or gender.
With a refreshed start and a stunning new finish line right beside the Novotel, the Red Stag full marathon offers an unforgettable journey through Rotorua's scenic beauty. The NZCT Half Marathon starts by the beautiful Okere Falls before following part of the full marathon’s route. The new Go Media 12km introduces an all-new course starting at Te Puia, where participants will journey through the iconic Pohutu Geyser to the Rotorua lakefront finish. The EVES 5km also unveils a brand-new route, taking runners through the breathtaking sulphur flats.
For a magical ending, the Runway5 lights up the Rotorua Airport runway under the stars, with exciting new Runway Mile options. Join us for an extraordinary celebration of running!
Acts as the New Zealand Marathon Championships.
Meet at Waiora Sport Hub at 1.45pm, start at 2pm.
An epic journey that weaves through the best trails from Kāpiti, the Hutt River Trail, Belmont, Porirua, Karori and Wellington City.
Distance options:
- 161km
- 103km
- 53km
- 25km
- 11km
- 6km
- Teams (161km)
Incorporating the NZ Vertical Mountain Championships
The views and the vert on offer will be equally breathtaking as the NZ Mountain Running Championships takes over the domain of skiers and snowboarders, the Cardrona Alpine Resort. With Wanaka’s iconic alpine landscape as the backdrop, and over 1000m of climbing over 8km on offer this is an event that will be hard to miss.
Timetable of Events for 26 April
11:00am - 1km Cardrona Climb Clash (open to any age)
11:30am - 5km Cardrona Climb Contest, including NZ Mountain Championships for the Masters Men and Women and U20 Men and Women
12:00pm - 11km Cardrona Climb Challenge, including NZ Mountain Championships for the Senior Men and Women
6:00pm - Awards and Presentation
Transport available from the finish line to the start line - the 1km and 5km events start on the Cardrona road leading to the summit and the 11km starts in the carpark at the bottom of Cardrona.
Race number pickup from 8am Saturday at Cardrona Alpine Resort
No sign up required this year - just turn up. If you haven't run with us before please check in with our timing team before the race so they can work out your handicap time.
Times:
- 12:00: Help set up course
- 14:00: First race (kids)
- 15:30: afternoon tea at our clubrooms at Waiora Hub. Please bring a plate (cold food please - we can't heat food at Waiora).
Info
Our first club races for the season - the Maiden and Perston. There will be four races: two for the younger kids (700m and 1km), the Maiden (2km cross country for those who have never won a race before) and the Perston Memorial (2km cross country - same course as the Maiden, but for those who have won a trophy before). The course will be the same as last year's, at Grenada North Park.
We will need club members to help set up the course beforehand and pack it away afterwards - many hands make light work!
The Maiden and Perston Memorial races are sealed handicap - the club handicapper has predictions of everyone's times, and the handicap winners are those who beat their handicap times by the greatest margins.
The first trophies of the year are up for grabs too - awarded to both race winners and handicap winners.
These races will be followed by afternoon tea at the clubrooms. Please bring a plate to share. (Cold food only please! We don't have the facilities to heat food at Waiora.)
And one other thing - these races serve as trials for the Shaw Baton interclub relays held at Battle Hill later in April.
The iconic Tararua Mountain Race (TMR) on 12 April 2025 tackles the rugged terrain of the Tararua ranges, just north of Wellington.
The back up date is 13 April 2025.
The route is a point to point – traversing the historic Southern Crossing tramping route from Kaitoke to Otaki Forks. The course is 36km with a total ascent of 2,300m.
The TMR is one of New Zealand's oldest mountain races, having first been raced in 1990. The Tararua Ranges are widely renowned in New Zealand for tough mountain terrain and weather, so the race is not for the inexperienced or faint hearted.
Other events on the day include: the 13K Field Dash - An out-and-back to Field Hut from Otaki Forks; and the 24K Kime Climb - An out-and-back to Kime Hut from Otaki Forks.
Distances/Events
Field Dash 13K / 770m ascent
Kime Climb 24K / 1300m ascent
Southern Crossing 36K / 2,300 ascent - solo/team
A 5km run or walk suitable for both social and elite participants whether you’re striving for a new personal 5km record on our lightning-fast course. Imagine yourself racing under the moonlight, speeding along the Rotorua Airport runway.
The 2025 championship will be held as part of the Runway5 – part of the 2025 Rotorua Marathon.
Meet at 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Hilly terrain.