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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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 1.20pm 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 & runners slower than 70mins for 10k start: 2:15pm.
Main Running group starts 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.
You will need a Waimea Harriers or Athletics Nelson Webscorer number for this event. Check HERE to see if you already have one. If you are not on that list go HERE to get a number for all our events.
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.