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.
2024 Waimea Harriers Membership is now OPEN.
It's time to re-new your membership or join afresh!
The new membership year runs from 1/12/2023 to 30/11/2024 irrespective of joining date.
Individual adult membership is $40.
Joint/Couple/Family membership is $60.
Schoolchildren and youth students are Free.
There is a small surcharge if you pay by credit card.
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
Easter 10km & 5km
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Friday 29 March
More info from - Athletics Nelson:
"Run and walk open to everyone.
Starting next to Guppy Park, Sovereign Street, Nelson.
5km and 10km run or walk
on a loop course around Founders Park and Neale Park.
2.30pm 10km Walkers
3.00pm 10km runners & 5km runners & walkers
$5 for 5km and $10 for 10km
all proceeds going to Nelson junior athletes travel fund
to the Nationals. Everyone receives an Easter egg.
All welcome. Please arrive early to register"
Waimea Harriers Winter Season Opening Day
& Wallace Shield Race 1
Moturoa/Rabbit Island
06 April 2024
We start the Winter programme of events with the popular Wallace Shield series, a fun three-event series of 5km cross country for adult & high school runners and 3.4km for walkers, held at Moturoa/Rabbit Island.
As its the opening day of the Winter season, we will also be providing a sausage sizzle.
Intermediate School and younger runners can choose 1 lap (1.7km), 2 laps (3.4km) or 3 laps (5km).
The series is on the following Saturdays - 6 Apr, 20 Apr and 4 May.
Registration is from 1.45pm, race briefing 2.20pm and race start 2.30pm.
Points are awarded at each event and members of Waimea Harriers compete for the coveted Wallace Shield.
The first 3 Waimea Harrier Juniors over 1, 2 or 3 laps will receive certificates of achievement.
This is a great event for families. Parents are very welcome to run with their children if they want to.
This event is open to everyone, you do not need to be a member of Waimea Harriers to take part in it.
This event uses a different numbering system to the "School League Series".
Please make sure you are registered with a Waimea Harriers Webscorer number and correct category before the event.
Check your existing entry HERE and if new, register HERE
Email webscorer@waimeaharriers.nz to change your category.
Join the club for $40 individual or $60 couple/family HERE
Children & youth students can join the club for free.
Meet at the “Old Domain” picnic area. Please arrive by 2pm to allow extra time to register and record your time guess.
This first event is "guess your time" - run without watches & phones.
Give your estimated time for running 1.7km, 3.4km or 5km or walking 3.4km at registration.
The winner is the person closest to their estimated time. The aim is to get the least number of points as possible over the 3 races.
Everyone starts together at 2:30pm, running along the beach from the ‘Old Domain’ towards Tāhunanui. This is quite a spectacle to see and to be a part of!
Turf Hotel 5k Series
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Wednesday evenings in April
More info to come from - Athletics Nelson:
Next Committee Meeting
06 May 2024 at Club Waimea
Link to Summer 2023/24 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.
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.