Hill City-University Children's Athletics

16/05/2026

So good to see the HCU kids out in force today at the Ponydale relays 🙌
Great effort from every single one of you out there!

Next on the schedule is a handicap race at Bayfield Park next Saturday - 1km/2km options for the kids!

Enter here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12RWLmRuO0VnW9Er37jKgld_IWFsIBGGwpWT0_7vQstA

FREE entry.

Info webpage: https://leithharriers.com/bayfield-park-5km-handicap-2026/

12/05/2026

A great opportunity for any kids & teens interested in cross-country running! First session this coming Sunday 🏃‍♀️

Register Here https://events.mygameday.app/event/xcnationalsprep2026

08/05/2026

Next up on the winter calendar we have the Ponydale relays on May 16th 🏃‍♀️🏃🏼

U10/U12 - individual 930m race
U14 - 4 x 930m
U16 - 4 x 2km

Enter here (we will publish teams before the event)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg8u2dgYuX_BK7M2TyNkJXg5UyKmiBGf530EeRJWggBe50oQ/viewform?usp=header

Race information here:
https://hillcity.org.nz/leith-cross-country-relays-ponydales-2026/

03/05/2026

Our summer athletics season finished recently and we couldn't have done it without the support of these amazing businesses - FreshChoice Roslyn, Craigs Investment Partners, Vogel Street Physiotherapy & Pilates, Mini Thinkers, Harbour Fish, Preens Drycleaners and The Print Room.

Thank you for supporting our young athletes.

26/04/2026

A reminder to get your entries in for the Lovelock relays!
Saturday May 2 from 12.30pm
U8 - 1 lap fun run (no entry required)
U12/U14- 4 x 750m
U16 - 4 x 1500m

Teams will be made once entries close. It would be awesome to see as many HCU kids there as possible 🏃🏼🏃‍♀️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWODLG9_PRwkEGkL4doPzk__Uv2HHFQJIm2vkaQCkCY-lyaA/viewform?

Entry form for HCU athletes wanting to do the 90th Shoe Clinic Dunedin Lovelock Relays (Saturday 2 May @ University Oval). You are warmly welcome to participate in the club Lovelock Relay Trials on Saturday 25 April, 1:30pm For more info, please see:

15/04/2026

Here is the link for HCU athletes to enter for the Lovelock relays!
You enter as an individual and the teams will be posted a few days before the event.
No need to enter for the U8 fun run lap, just turn up on the day 🏃‍♀️🏃🏼

Entry form for HCU athletes wanting to do the 90th Shoe Clinic Dunedin Lovelock Relays (Saturday 2 May @ University Oval). You are warmly welcome to participate in the club Lovelock Relay Trials on Saturday 25 April, 1:30pm For more info, please see:

14/04/2026

The winter season is upon us 🏃‍♀️🏃🏼
We kick off with the Lovelock relays at the University Oval on May 2nd and there is something for everyone!
SAVE THE DATE - entries opening soon.

U8 fun run - 1 lap (375m)
U14 relay - 4 x 750m (2 laps each - all ages from 8-13yrs)
U16 relay - 4 x 1500m (4 laps each)

We will make up relay teams once enries close.
No need to enter for the fun run, the little ones can turn up on the day and take part - the more the merrier!

*Ages are taken from Dec 31 2026
*Athletes do not need to be registered with the club for this race but it is a good time to start thinking about registering- remember your summer registrations have expired now, registration covers April 1-March 31