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.
Club Uniforms
Waimea Harriers Jackets
It's not too late to place an order for club jackets.
Get yours now ready for the Winter Season!
Men's Sizes: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Women's Sizes: XS S M L XL 2XL
Microfibre polyester with hood.
$70 each - this is a subsidised price for current members of Waimea Harriers.
Uniform page HERE
From the President
Upcoming Events
Wallace Shield Race 3
Moturoa/Rabbit Island
04 May 2024
The last event in 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.
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 1.30pm, 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 (Adults & high school students).
The first 3 Waimea Harrier Juniors over 1, 2 & 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.**
Please make sure you are registered with a Waimea Harriers Webscorer number and correct category before the event.
Check your existing entry & category HERE and if new or not on the list, 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.
Saturday 04 May
Meet at the “Old Domain” picnic area. Please arrive by 2pm to avoid a rush.
This last event is "Handicap start" with your start time based on Race 2 - you'll be told your start time by the "Handicapper" at race check-in.
The aim is to finish 1st. Points awarded based on your finish place.
This Saturday we start at multiple times, running the reverse of the course we did on Race 1. All ending together at the finish line on the beach.
Keep to the same category as the 1st event to be in the points championship.
Results and points tally from previous 2 events HERE
Turf Hotel 5k Series
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Wednesday evenings in April
More info from - Athletics Nelson:
"meet Turf Hotel
5km run or walk open to everyone
different course each week
as its the end of daylight saving
bright clothing and or lights and reflectors to be worn
$5.00 entry fee – 14 & under free
all times recorded – spot prizes
start time 6.00pm
see you all there"
Welcome to Winter
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Saturday 27 April
More info from - Athletics Nelson:
"Athletics Nelson invites you to
celebrate the start of Winter
with an undulating run around and over
The Centre of New Zealand
this will be a 1, 2 or 3 lap event
a distance to suit everyone
juniors and walkers especially welcome
meet at the Botanics, Milton Street Nelson
2.30pm start (mass start)
a great fun low key event to start off the
Winter programme for Athletics Nelson
everyone is welcome"
Next Committee Meeting
06 May 2024 at Club Waimea
Link to Winter 2024 Programme HERE
Duty Roster for Helpers
Duty Roster for the Winter 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.