What’s on
Events and races from the club syllabus, the Wellington region, and further afield.
See also: ::[
2013 harriers syllabus Updated 18 Mar]::[2012/13 children’s athletics syllabus Updated 7 Nov]::[2012/13 Wellington athletics programme Updated 11 Sep]::
3 peaks running series - race 2, Scottish Harriers clubrooms
Sunday, 16 Jun 2013, 08:00 to 12:00
The 3 events are as follows:
Sunday 26-May: Odells Reserve (206m) Tinakori Hill (Wadestown end) (300m) Brooklyn Turbine (300m)
Sunday 16-Jun: Chartwell Substation (200m) Makara Rd Saddle (200m) Wrights Hill (358m)
Sunday 28-Jul: Kingston Heights (170m) Mt Albert (182m) Mt Crawford Prison (163m)
Race registration & entry fee: You can pre-enter using internet banking or on the day from 7-30am at Wellington Scottish club rooms (south end of Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Tce, Mt Cook). Entry fee is $12 per event or $30 for all 3 events if paid at Event 1. To pre-enter, deposit the entry fee by internet banking into the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club account 38-9005-0501833-00 with your name as the reference by Thursday before each event.
Race start and finish: Start anytime between 8am and 9am from Wellington Scottish club rooms (Prince of Wales Park, Mt Cook). You must be finished by 12 noon. We will record your start time and finish. Walkers may start earlier of they like.
Race route: You may take any route and run the Peaks in any order. Just look for the marshal at the top of the peak and get your race number checked off. We will have maps at the start line showing you where the marshals will be. If you don’t feel like doing all 3 peaks, you may do 2 or even 1. Just let the marshal at the finish know what peaks you didn’t complete.
Pre and Post race refreshments: Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available at the Wellington Scottish club rooms. There will be complimentary hot and cold drinks and snack food at the finish line.
Prizes
We have another great range of sponsored spot prizes up for grabs this year and prizes for the fastest to complete all 3 and 9 peaks. Major sponsors for 2013 are Lifestyle Sports (Dress Smart, Tawa), Ice Breaker, Lake Auto Services, and Repco Petone.
For more information please email glenn.hughes@gmail.com
Sunday 26-May: Odells Reserve (206m) Tinakori Hill (Wadestown end) (300m) Brooklyn Turbine (300m)
Sunday 16-Jun: Chartwell Substation (200m) Makara Rd Saddle (200m) Wrights Hill (358m)
Sunday 28-Jul: Kingston Heights (170m) Mt Albert (182m) Mt Crawford Prison (163m)
Race registration & entry fee: You can pre-enter using internet banking or on the day from 7-30am at Wellington Scottish club rooms (south end of Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Tce, Mt Cook). Entry fee is $12 per event or $30 for all 3 events if paid at Event 1. To pre-enter, deposit the entry fee by internet banking into the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club account 38-9005-0501833-00 with your name as the reference by Thursday before each event.
Race start and finish: Start anytime between 8am and 9am from Wellington Scottish club rooms (Prince of Wales Park, Mt Cook). You must be finished by 12 noon. We will record your start time and finish. Walkers may start earlier of they like.
Race route: You may take any route and run the Peaks in any order. Just look for the marshal at the top of the peak and get your race number checked off. We will have maps at the start line showing you where the marshals will be. If you don’t feel like doing all 3 peaks, you may do 2 or even 1. Just let the marshal at the finish know what peaks you didn’t complete.
Pre and Post race refreshments: Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available at the Wellington Scottish club rooms. There will be complimentary hot and cold drinks and snack food at the finish line.
Prizes
We have another great range of sponsored spot prizes up for grabs this year and prizes for the fastest to complete all 3 and 9 peaks. Major sponsors for 2013 are Lifestyle Sports (Dress Smart, Tawa), Ice Breaker, Lake Auto Services, and Repco Petone.
For more information please email glenn.hughes@gmail.com
Club day, Clubrooms, Bannister Ave., Johnsonville
Saturday, 15 Jun 2013, 13:45 to 16:00
Pack Runs and Walk.
Meet at 1.45pm ready to run or walk at 2pm.
Different packs to suit all abilities, from 30 minute runs at an easy pace to over an hour at 4min/km pace (or faster). Runs may take you off-road. Be prepared for all weather conditions.
Meet at 1.45pm ready to run or walk at 2pm.
Different packs to suit all abilities, from 30 minute runs at an easy pace to over an hour at 4min/km pace (or faster). Runs may take you off-road. Be prepared for all weather conditions.
XTerra trail series - race 4, West Wind Recreation Centre, Makara Valley
Sunday, 9 Jun 2013
Short, medium and long courses for all abilities.
Walkers welcome for short & medium courses.
The last of the series on the new trails up amongst the turbines.
Walkers welcome for short & medium courses.
The last of the series on the new trails up amongst the turbines.
::[Further details]::
Dorne Cup (interclub event), Trentham Memorial Park
Saturday, 8 Jun 2013, 12:00 to 16:00
Updated 31 May 2013 at 9:59 am.
Interclub cross country races.
2013 details:
Changed for 2013 are some of the junior races which have been combined. There is now a M60+ grade over 6km at 1.00pm.
The counting teams are 6 for senior men, 4 for all other grades.
1.00pm: Open Women, Masters Women 35+, Masters Women 50+, Masters Men 60+ (6 km)
1.30pm: Men Under 20, Women Under 20, Men Under 18, Women Under 18, Boys/Girls Under 15 (4 km)
2.00pm: Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11 (2 km)
2.15pm: Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13 (3 km)
2.30pm: Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9 (1 km)
2.45pm: Open Men, Masters Men 40+, Masters Men 50+ (8 km)
::[General Details & Location Map]::
No walking event this year.
Timing chips and correct uniforms must be worn.
2013 details:
Changed for 2013 are some of the junior races which have been combined. There is now a M60+ grade over 6km at 1.00pm.
The counting teams are 6 for senior men, 4 for all other grades.
1.00pm: Open Women, Masters Women 35+, Masters Women 50+, Masters Men 60+ (6 km)
1.30pm: Men Under 20, Women Under 20, Men Under 18, Women Under 18, Boys/Girls Under 15 (4 km)
2.00pm: Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11 (2 km)
2.15pm: Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13 (3 km)
2.30pm: Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9 (1 km)
2.45pm: Open Men, Masters Men 40+, Masters Men 50+ (8 km)
::[General Details & Location Map]::
No walking event this year.
Timing chips and correct uniforms must be worn.
Invitation - Hutt Valley Harriers, HVH Clubrooms
Saturday, 1 Jun 2013, 14:00
Pack Runs & Walk
Venue: HVH Clubrooms (north east corner of Petone Rec, Udy Street).
Time: 1.45 Ready to run
Venue: HVH Clubrooms (north east corner of Petone Rec, Udy Street).
Time: 1.45 Ready to run
3 peaks running series - race 1, Scottish Harriers clubrooms
Sunday, 26 May 2013, 08:00 to 12:00
The 3 events are as follows:
Sunday 26-May: Odells Reserve (206m) Tinakori Hill (Wadestown end) (300m) Brooklyn Turbine (300m)
Sunday 16-Jun: Chartwell Substation (200m) Makara Rd Saddle (200m) Wrights Hill (358m)
Sunday 28-Jul: Kingston Heights (170m) Mt Albert (182m) Mt Crawford Prison (163m)
Race registration & entry fee: You can pre-enter using internet banking or on the day from 7-30am at Wellington Scottish club rooms (south end of Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Tce, Mt Cook). Entry fee is $12 per event or $30 for all 3 events if paid at Event 1. To pre-enter, deposit the entry fee by internet banking into the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club account 38-9005-0501833-00 with your name as the reference by Thursday before each event.
Race start and finish: Start anytime between 8am and 9am from Wellington Scottish club rooms (Prince of Wales Park, Mt Cook). You must be finished by 12 noon. We will record your start time and finish. Walkers may start earlier of they like.
Race route: You may take any route and run the Peaks in any order. Just look for the marshal at the top of the peak and get your race number checked off. We will have maps at the start line showing you where the marshals will be. If you don’t feel like doing all 3 peaks, you may do 2 or even 1. Just let the marshal at the finish know what peaks you didn’t complete.
Pre and Post race refreshments: Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available at the Wellington Scottish club rooms. There will be complimentary hot and cold drinks and snack food at the finish line.
Prizes
We have another great range of sponsored spot prizes up for grabs this year and prizes for the fastest to complete all 3 and 9 peaks. Major sponsors for 2013 are Lifestyle Sports (Dress Smart, Tawa), Ice Breaker, Lake Auto Services, and Repco Petone.
For more information please email glenn.hughes@gmail.com
Sunday 26-May: Odells Reserve (206m) Tinakori Hill (Wadestown end) (300m) Brooklyn Turbine (300m)
Sunday 16-Jun: Chartwell Substation (200m) Makara Rd Saddle (200m) Wrights Hill (358m)
Sunday 28-Jul: Kingston Heights (170m) Mt Albert (182m) Mt Crawford Prison (163m)
Race registration & entry fee: You can pre-enter using internet banking or on the day from 7-30am at Wellington Scottish club rooms (south end of Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Tce, Mt Cook). Entry fee is $12 per event or $30 for all 3 events if paid at Event 1. To pre-enter, deposit the entry fee by internet banking into the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club account 38-9005-0501833-00 with your name as the reference by Thursday before each event.
Race start and finish: Start anytime between 8am and 9am from Wellington Scottish club rooms (Prince of Wales Park, Mt Cook). You must be finished by 12 noon. We will record your start time and finish. Walkers may start earlier of they like.
Race route: You may take any route and run the Peaks in any order. Just look for the marshal at the top of the peak and get your race number checked off. We will have maps at the start line showing you where the marshals will be. If you don’t feel like doing all 3 peaks, you may do 2 or even 1. Just let the marshal at the finish know what peaks you didn’t complete.
Pre and Post race refreshments: Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available at the Wellington Scottish club rooms. There will be complimentary hot and cold drinks and snack food at the finish line.
Prizes
We have another great range of sponsored spot prizes up for grabs this year and prizes for the fastest to complete all 3 and 9 peaks. Major sponsors for 2013 are Lifestyle Sports (Dress Smart, Tawa), Ice Breaker, Lake Auto Services, and Repco Petone.
For more information please email glenn.hughes@gmail.com
Club day - visit to Scottish Harriers, Scottish Clubrooms, Prince of Wales Park (off Salisbury Terrace), Mt Cook
Saturday, 25 May 2013, 13:45 to 16:30
Updated 16 May 2013 at 11:45 am.
Pack Runs and Walk.
Meet at 1.45pm ready to run or walk at 2pm.
Followed at 3:30 by Tales of a Marathon in Sakai recounted by Michelle van Looy (Oly) and Stephen Day (Sco) who recently ran there as guests of Sakei City which is a sister City for Wellington.
Note: there is not a lot of parking available. You may need to park close by and walk. (Or run.)
Meet at 1.45pm ready to run or walk at 2pm.
Followed at 3:30 by Tales of a Marathon in Sakai recounted by Michelle van Looy (Oly) and Stephen Day (Sco) who recently ran there as guests of Sakei City which is a sister City for Wellington.
Note: there is not a lot of parking available. You may need to park close by and walk. (Or run.)
XTerra trail series - race 3, Starlight run, Wainui MTB Park
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Short and long courses for all abilities.
Walkers welcome for short course.
It's dark in the bush, you will need a head torch & a cell phone for this one.
Walkers welcome for short course.
It's dark in the bush, you will need a head torch & a cell phone for this one.
::[Further details]::
Ekiden Walking Relay, CIT, Heretaunga
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Interclub walking relay
2013 Details to be confirmed
2013 Details to be confirmed
Vosseler Shield (interclub event), WHAC clubrooms, Mt Victoria
Saturday, 18 May 2013, 12:45 to 16:00
Updated 13 May 2013 at 12:21 pm.
Interclub cross country races. Walk from venue.
The race starts on grass in front of badminton Hall.
There is usually very limited parking available in the badminton hall carpark. Parking is best on Alexandra Road or Ruahine Street. In 2013, there is an event at the badminton hall. Do not expect to use their car park or facilities.
Details as for 2013:
Note the changes in junior grades.
Time, grade, distance:
Race 1, 12:40pm: Women, masters women 35+, masters women 50+, Junior Men (M-U20), masters men 60+ (5km)
Race 2, 1:30pm: Junior Women (W-U20), Youth Women (W-U18), Girls (G-U15), Youth Men (M-U18), Boys (B-U15) (3.7km)
Race 3, 2:00pm: Boys B-U11, boys B-U13 (1.6km)
Race 4, 2.15pm: Girls G-U11, girls G-U13 (1.6km)
Race 5, 2:30pm: Men, masters men 40+, masters men 50+ (10km)
Teams
Senior Men: 6 to count
Senior Women: 3
M-U20: 3
M-U18/B-U15 (combined): 3
W-U20/W-U18/G-U15 (combined): 3
M40+: 3
M50+: 3
W35+/W50+ (combined): 3
M60+: 3
G-U13/G-U11 (combined): 3
B-U13/B-U11 (combined): 3
All runners count for the overall club award, the Barry Everitt Plate.
If any competitor wishes to compete “out of grade”, they must advise organisers at Race HQ 30 minutes before their race start.
Activated timing chips must be worn (i.e. you must have paid your subs).
::[Course Map]::[How to get there]::
The race starts on grass in front of badminton Hall.
There is usually very limited parking available in the badminton hall carpark. Parking is best on Alexandra Road or Ruahine Street. In 2013, there is an event at the badminton hall. Do not expect to use their car park or facilities.
Details as for 2013:
Note the changes in junior grades.
Time, grade, distance:
Race 1, 12:40pm: Women, masters women 35+, masters women 50+, Junior Men (M-U20), masters men 60+ (5km)
Race 2, 1:30pm: Junior Women (W-U20), Youth Women (W-U18), Girls (G-U15), Youth Men (M-U18), Boys (B-U15) (3.7km)
Race 3, 2:00pm: Boys B-U11, boys B-U13 (1.6km)
Race 4, 2.15pm: Girls G-U11, girls G-U13 (1.6km)
Race 5, 2:30pm: Men, masters men 40+, masters men 50+ (10km)
Teams
Senior Men: 6 to count
Senior Women: 3
M-U20: 3
M-U18/B-U15 (combined): 3
W-U20/W-U18/G-U15 (combined): 3
M40+: 3
M50+: 3
W35+/W50+ (combined): 3
M60+: 3
G-U13/G-U11 (combined): 3
B-U13/B-U11 (combined): 3
All runners count for the overall club award, the Barry Everitt Plate.
If any competitor wishes to compete “out of grade”, they must advise organisers at Race HQ 30 minutes before their race start.
Activated timing chips must be worn (i.e. you must have paid your subs).
::[Course Map]::[How to get there]::