Meri Kirihimete
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 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
From the President
Upcoming Events
Sharland Cycles 5k Fun Run & Walk Series 2024-25
Wednesday 18 December
This Wednesday it's the last 5k for 2024 so don some Christmas finery ready to run or walk a very merry Berryfields course!
There will be a small Christmas treat for everyone crossing the finish line and prizes for the best junior and senior Christmas costume!
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 18 December it's the "Berryfields" 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.
If you need to get a number, go HERE.
Photo albums HERE
Summer Pub Run Series
Organised by Athletics Nelson
Saturday 21 December - Founders Brewery
More info coming 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."
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.
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.