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
We have Club Singlets, T-Shirts, Polo shirts, Jackets & Beanies
Waimea Harriers Singlets
It's not too late to place an order for club T-shirts, singlets & jackets.
Get yours now ready for the Winter Season!
In Men's, Women's and Kid's Sizes.
Lightweight wicking polyester material.
$35 each - this is a subsidised price for current members of Waimea Harriers.
Uniform page HERE
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NBS Nelson Marathon, Half, 10km & Waimea Relay
13 July 2025
Get your 4 person team together and enter the Waimea Relay - now a revised 4-legs of 5.3km, 5.8km, 5.1km & 5.4km a total of 21.6km. Registration closes midnight Friday!
The organising team have worked hard re-organise the event around the restrictions caused from the recent severe weather events and would appreciate your support. Unfortunately the Marathon course has had to be cancelled and all the other courses re-jigged but still going ahead. The start line & briefing for the Half, 10km & Relay will be at the junction of Kerry Marshall Drive & Main Rd Stoke, a short walk from the Saxton Field parking spots. Have a look at Google maps Start Line & Parking Spots.
Race bib pickup & check-in:
Check-in will be at the Hubbers Flooring Showroom in the Livibrook Complex on Saturday 12 July 2025 from 9am to 3pm.
It would be appreciated if you could check-in and collect your race number the day before the race to ensure race day runs smoothly. You can collect on behalf of someone else providing you know their details.
For those unable to collect their race packs on Saturday, please allow plenty of time to do this before your allotted race start time.
Start times:
9:00am: NBS Half Marathon: ($65)
9:00am: Waimea 21km 4-Person Relay ($120 per team)
9:30am: NBS 10km ($45)
Registration will be open until midnight on Friday 11 July 2025. More information see the NBS Nelson Marathon website.
Full details at www.nelsonmarathon.org
Brightwater Sprig+Fern 10k
19 July 2025
This fun run and walk at Brightwater and through the surrounding countryside is the second of four Waimea Harriers Sprig+Fern 10km events in the Nelson Tasman area.
Meet on the Village Green at the corner of Starveall & Ellis Streets in Brightwater. Google maps
Registration opens at 1.30pm and closes promptly at 2pm.
Slower, casual walkers can start at 1:45pm - please raise this at check-in.
Speed Walkers & Runners Briefing: 2:00pm
Speed Walkers start: 2:15pm.
Runners 2:30pm
Can’t run 10km right now, but still want to run? Find a friend and do it as a 2-person relay - each doing about 5km. Please raise this at Check-In. Relay participants are responsible for getting themselves to and from the half way point.
Course map HERE
There is a $10 entry fee per event, but it's free for school children and youth students, Waimea Harriers and Athletics Nelson members. So if you are not already a member, why not join Waimea Harriers now? $40 individual or $60 couple/family.
Everyone and all abilities are welcome. Enjoy a drink, spot prizes and time together after the event at the Sprig+Fern Brightwater on Ellis Street.
Runs in the Sprig + Fern Series:
28 June: Upper Queen, Richmond
19 July: Brightwater
23 August: Motueka
18 October: Māpua
2023/25 Photo albums HERE
2025 Winter Season Programme HERE
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.