Athletics Richmond

03/09/2026

Finish the winter season in style and show your support for the Tasman Team as they put the finishing touches to their preparation for the Inter-Regional Competition.
-Test out the Inter-Regionals course
-Run with the Tasman representatives
-Pick your distance.
See you there!

🏃‍♀️ Next Event: Saxton Cross Country 🏃‍♂️

Come along for a great afternoon of cross country racing at Saxton Softball Park - open to everyone!

Our Tasman Year 5–8 Inter-Regional Cross Country team will also be using the event as their final hit-out before they compete at the Inter-Regional Cross Country on 24 September, where they’ll take on teams from Wellington and Canterbury.

It’s a great chance for the team to sharpen the legs, build confidence and get familiar with the course - but you don’t need to be part of the team to come along and race!

Choose your distance, bring your friends and family, and have a go.

Where: Saxton Softball Park - Near athletics track

When: Meet at 2.30pm for a group warm up before a 2.50pm start

Distances: 1km, 2km, 3km, 4km (each lap is 1km)

The inter-regional team will do 2km (yr 5 & 6) or 3km (yr 7 & 8)

Who: Open to everyone

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19/08/2026

New event alert! Join us this weekend for our first 2-Person XC Relay! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🌳

Ready for a bit of fun, team work and racing? Get your friends together and come along for this new event!

📅 Saturday 22 August
📍 Saxton Athletics Track
⏰ Arrive at 2:30pm

Here’s how it works:

👟 2 people. 4 laps. 1km each.
You’ll alternate laps with your teammate until you’ve completed all four laps!

Expect a course packed with jumps, hills, sand, water and plenty of fun. We'll post the map in the comments.

We’ll kick things off with a group warm-up, then draw the teams before the racing begins.

⚠️ Spike reminder: Spikes must be 6mm or shorter, as part of the course includes running on the athletics track.

Bring your racing legs, your sense of adventure and be ready to get a little messy! 😜

See you on the start line! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

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16/08/2026

06/08/2026

This Saturday is the Cable Bay Cross-country

Meet at the Adventure Park, Cable Bay Road Hira
Check-in opens at 1.45pm and closes promptly at 2.20pm.
Come prepared for undulations, grass, gravel, mud and 2 or 3 river crossings - nothing but fun
Approx 2km per lap – juniors 1 or 2 laps
Race starts at 2:30pm sharp rain or shine.
Stay afterwards for a great free afternoon tea.

The event is free for Athletics Nelson, Waimea, Richmond and Marlborough club members, juniors most welcome and enter for free
Note: non-club members very welcome but a $10 entry fee will apply for this event.

30/07/2026

Good luck to all the Athletics Richmond runners representing Tasman at the NZ X-country Championships in Christchurch on Saturday.
Athletics Tasman is sending one of the biggest teams assembled in recent years and it is great to have Athletics Richmond runners getting amongst it.

Watch the action live from 11am here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5l0Ud3X9iw

Keep up with results here: https://athleticscanterbury.anet.live/meets/75413

🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

If you are keeping it local this weekend, check out the Waimea Harriers 10km from Bill Wilkes Reserve.
Check-in opens at 1.20pm and closes promptly at 2pm. $10 fee.

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19/07/2026

Great turnout at the Tasman Cross Country Champs yesterday! Congratulations to everyone who took on the challenging course.

Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=440339 See less

14/07/2026

The NZ Cross-Country Championships are getting closer by the day... held in Christchurch, this is a great opportunity to test yourself against the best in the country......

14/07/2026

The winter season starts to heat up with the Tasman Cross-Country Championships this Saturday at Saxton's Harakeke Green.

Registration from 1:45pm Mass start at 2:30pm

Age groups and distances include:
Under 10,12 and 14 Girls and Boys 2k
Under 16, Girls and Boys 4k
Under 18 Women 4k
Under 18 Men 6k
Under 20 Woman 6k
Under 20 Men 8k
Senior Men 10k
Senior Women 10k
Masters Women 35 to 64, 6k
Masters Men 35 to 64, 8k
65 plus Men and Women 6k.
Walkers 4k.