South Otago Athletics

09/09/2026

Time to get your run on!!

Spring Run/Walk Club is on this Saturday in Kaitangata!

Meet at the Kaitangata BMX Track just before 10:00am, ready to head off at 10:00am.

Run or walk, bring the kids, bring the dog, even bring the cat if it’s keen! 😆

Plenty of options to suit everyone, with distances from:
• 5km
• 9km
• 10.5km
• 13km

Come along, get moving and enjoy a spring morning out!

See you Saturday!

06/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ Get those entries in team, this is an incredible fundraiser for our club 😊

🖐🏻 Any parents out there of our athletics club members that could lend a hand on the day please get in touch we’d love a few extra helpers 🫶

FIVE WEEKS TO GO!

The Cross Recreation Centre Balclutha Half Marathon is only five weeks away!

Whether you’re chasing a PB, getting back into running, bringing the kids along, or just looking for a great morning out, there’s an option for everyone:

🏅 Cross Recreation CentreHalf Marathon
🏃 Calder Stewart10km run/walk
🏃‍♀️ McElrea Electrical 5km run/walk
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 South Otago Windows & Doors 2km Family Fun Run

🔥 What are you signing up for?

Get your mates, family or work crew together and make a day of it!

Five weeks to go, time to get those training shoes moving! Enter via the link in the comments

29/07/2026

🥇 👏🏻 🇳🇿

10.93 - Zoe Hobbs, Commonwealth Games Champion.

28/07/2026

🖤

Zoe Hobbs is heading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 100m Finals.

Clocking 11.04s in torrential rain to finish second in heat three to secure the big Q. The final is set for 8:40 AM NZT today.

26/07/2026

Spring Run Club is here!

Looking for a reason to get active this spring? Join us for three relaxed social runs around the Clutha District. Whether you're just starting out or training for your next event, everyone is welcome.

📍 Sunday 2 August - The Island / Inch Clutha
📍 Saturday 5 September - Kaitangata
📍 Sunday 27 September - Balclutha (Cross Recreation Centre)

These are social group runs, not competitive races, with a focus on getting active, meeting others, and enjoying some great local locations.

✔ Open to all ages and abilities
✔ Walk, jog or run at your own pace
✔ Younger participants must be accompanied by an adult
✔ Free to take part

Register and all information is in the link in the comments or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

❤️ We are beyond proud that Gordy has recieved this very special award tonight, for years of dedication to many sports. What a privilege it is to have him helping the athletes of South Otago.
🏀 🏃‍♂️ Sport Otago Sport Clutha Otago Children's Athletics

A lifetime devoted to South Otago sport and community.

Your 2026 Deloitte Services to Sport Award winner is… Gordon Baird 👏

From basketball and squash to bowls and athletics, Gordy has spent more than 60 years giving back to South Otago sport as a player, administrator and coach.

But his greatest legacy lies in athletics, where generations of young athletes have been guided by his coaching, humour and incredible commitment.

Thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do, for sport Gordy - you're a legend! 🙏

Cooke Howlison Toyota | Sport Clutha |

01/05/2026

The team at Athletics Otago are running a monthly cross country series for kids and teens this winter.

These sessions are designed to help young runners:
• learn cross country skills
• gain race confidence
• understand warm-ups, tactics & recovery
• prepare for Cross Country Nationals (Christchurch – 1 August)

Each session includes:
A short, easy run
A practical learning session
Snacks and connection time

DETAILS
Location: Caledonian Ground
🕘 9:30–10:30am

Dates:
• Sunday 17 May – Recovery run + warm-ups & drills
• Sunday 21 June – XC-specific running + race tactics
• Sunday 12 July – Easy run + tapering for big races

✅ Free
✅ Open to primary & secondary school runners
✅ All clubs welcome
✅ Parents welcome to run at the same time

📌 Register on Gameday Athletics Otago Kids & Teens Cross Country Series

19/04/2026

😮 Can you believe we have rolled into another season!!

QR code for anyone keen wanting to get registered. The season runs from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027

❄️ There will be some great winter running events coming up to keep those legs turning over!!

25/03/2026

✈️ Cool to open the paper and see Freddy Allan featuring!
📍Southland Primary School Champs