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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Joint Clubs' Road Champs
Organised by Athletics Nelson
16 August 2025
Waimea Harriers Club Members can compete for trophies in the various 10k for Adults & 5k for Juniors categories.
Info from Athletics Nelson:
"Club Road Champs
meet Sovereign Street, The Wood Nelson
The Founders 2 lap course
10km with 5km option
start time
Walkers and early 10km runners 2.00pm.
Runners 10km and all 5km competitors 2.30pm
open to all runners and walkers
juniors welcome to run the 5km course
Free to registered runners of Athletics Nelson and Waimea Harriers
all under 18 runners also free to enter
Note non-club members $5.00
registration opens 1.30pm and closes 2.20pm
please arrive early to register into the correct age group
Junior Grades 5km
under 12 – under 14 – under 16 – under 18
Senior Grades 10km
under 20 men and women
20-39 men & women
40-49 men & women
50-59 men & women
60-69 men & women
70+ men & women
seniors have the option of
running or walking 5km course
Note Club uniform to be worn please
come along and give a club run a go
you will enjoy the course and a great time"
Motueka Sprig+Fern 10k
23 August 2025
10km fun run and walk around the scenic Motueka Estuary. This is the third of four 10km events from local Sprig+Fern Taverns. Walkers and Runners of all ages and abilities welcome!
Registration: Opens at 1.20pm and closes promptly at 2pm.
The Course Map is HERE.
Walkers
Briefing: 1:35pm at the Start Line.
Start: 1:45pm
Speed Walkers & Slower Runners (70+mins for 10km)
Briefing: 2:05pm at the Start Line
Start: 2:15pm.
Runners
Briefing: 2:05pm by Check In
Start: 2:30pm
$10 entry fee per event.
Free for school kids & youth students.
Free for Waimea Harriers & Athletics Nelson members ...so why not join Waimea Harriers now? $40 individual or $60 couple/family HERE.
Enjoy a drink, spot prizes and time together at the Sprig + Fern afterwards!
We're using Webscorer timing for this event, so you need a Waimea Harriers or Athletics Nelson number. Check HERE to see if you already have one from a previous event.
If you are not on the list, get a number HERE.
Events in the 2025 Sprig + Fern 10k Series:
28 June: Upper Queen, Richmond
19 July: Brightwater
23 August: Motueka
14 October: Māpua
The Beach Run
Organised by Athletics Nelson
30 August 2025
More info to come.
Milnes Beatson Motueka to Māpua Relay
06 September 2025
It's the Milnes Beatson Motueka to Māpua Four-Leg Relay on Saturday 06 September. It takes place on a scenic 26km course on the Great Taste Trail, starting from the Motueka Salt Water Baths and finishing at the Māpua Community Hall.
Walkers, Hybrids, Runners, members, non-members & youth/school teams are all welcome.
Registration: 11:30am to 1:15pm at the Motueka Salt Water Baths. Google maps HERE.
Walkers Teams Briefing: 11:50am
Walkers Start: 12 noon
Hybrid & Early Runners Teams Briefing: 12:50pm
Early Runners start: 1pm - Early running teams' pace is expected to be slower than 5m30s/km ie 27m30s for 5km.
Runners Teams Briefing: 1:20pm
Runners start: 1:30pm
Distances:
Leg 1 - 6.0km - Map HERE
Leg 2 - 6.3km - Map HERE
Leg 3 - 5.9km - Map HERE
Leg 4 - 7.9km - Map HERE
Download a PDF of full course instructions and maps HERE
If you would like to participate, but don't yet have a team, contact relays@waimeaharriers.nz to see if there are still spots.
If possible, one car per team please.
Suggested koha of $20 per team, payable in cash on the day. Proceeds to go to the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust - The Great Taste Trail.
Join us at the Sprig + Fern Māpua for drinks and socialising. There will be grocery voucher spot prizes worth $200 up for grabs!
The 2-Person Relay
Organised by Athletics Nelson
13 September 2025
More info to come.
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.