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.
2025 Waimea Harriers Membership is now OPEN.
It's time to re-new your membership or join afresh!
The new membership year runs from
01/12/2024 to 30/11/2025 irrespective of joining date.
Individual adult membership is $40.
Joint/Couple/Family membership is $60.
Single adult & child/children is $40.
Schoolchildren and youth students are Free.
There is a small surcharge if you pay by credit card.
Club Uniforms
Waimea Harriers T-shirts
It's not too late to place an order for club T-shirts, singlets & jackets.
Get yours now ready for the Summer Season!
In Men's, Women's and Kid's Sizes.
Lightweight wicking polyester material - same as our club singlets.
$40 each - this is a subsidised price for current members of Waimea Harriers.
Uniform page HERE
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Upcoming Events
Milnes Beatson "Wakefield Roaster" 2025
10k & 5k options
Saturday 25 January
The first Waimea Harriers event in 2025 is the Milnes Beatson Wakefield Roaster - a 5km and 10km fun run or walk on the 25th January.
Registration is outside Wakefield Police station from 2.15pm to 3pm.
3:10pm: Start for 10km walkers.
3.30pm: Start for all 5k competitors and 10k runners.
There is an entry fee of $5 for the 5k event & $10 for the 10k event, and it's free for juniors and youth students and paid-up current members of Waimea Harriers & Athletics Nelson..
All welcome! This is a lovely course on footpaths and rural roads through Wakefield and the surrounding countryside - parental supervision of juniors advised.
Spot prizes of frozen chooks & $200 in vouchers awarded after in the Wakefield Hotel.
** It can be very hot during this summer event and there's a real risk of overheating when you're out running or walking. Remember to hydrate well during the day, as well as before and during the event. There will be aid stations at 2.5km with water and at 5km & the finish with water and cold flannels.**
** Waimea Harriers reserve the right to change or shorten the course, or change the time or even cancel the event dependant on the weather conditions on the day**
10km Course map HERE
5km Course map HERE
We're using Webscorer for timing so you need a number! Check if you already have a number from previous WaimeaHarrier/AthleticsNelson events HERE.
We're back for another 8 events starting Wednesday 05 February!
Sharland Cycles 5k Fun Run & Walk Series 2024-25
Wednesday 05 February
Registration will be from 5:30pm in the Club Waimea Carpark (Google Maps HERE).
Walkers Briefing: 6:00pm at Start Line
Walkers Start: 6:05pm.
Runners Briefing: 6:05pm by Check-In
Runners Start: 6:15pm.
Entry Fee: $3 (free for school kids and youth students).
A Spot Prize Draw will take place in Club Waimea after each event - you need to be present to win.
Thanks to this season's sponsors - your support is much appreciated.
Wednesday 05 February December it's the "Estuary" course - map HERE .
We're using Webscorer for timing so you need a number! Check if you already have a number from previous WaimeaHarrier/AthleticsNelson events HERE.
2024 Photo albums HERE
Summer Pub Run Series
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Athletics Nelson's events over the Christmas Break:
Dec 28 Styx Bar (Port Hills) 4.00pm
Jan 01 Shoe Clinic 10k (Wednesday) $10 entry fee W2.30pm/R3.00pm
Jan 04 Speights Ale House (Monaco) 4.00pm
Jan 08 Ruby’s Morning 5km Coffee Run/Walk (note time) 6.00am
Jan 11 Turf Hotel (Marsden Valley) 4.00pm
Check their website for up-to-date info.
More info from Athletics Nelson:
"walkers and early runners – 3.45pm
runners – 4.00pm
Please arrive a little early so we can make sure everyone
has a Webscorer number and correct start.
everyone is very welcome to join us,
these runs have no marshals, no cones, no entry fee,
(a few exceptions)
you just turn up and enjoy.
All competitors enter at their own risk with safety being
the priority for all competitors.
Come along and give it a go
many local runners started their running career at a pub run."
Link to Summer 2024/25 Programme HERE
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.
Click HERE for 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.
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