Nelson Road & Cross Country

03/09/2026

Saturday Dovedale Hill
A classic hill climb not to be missed, all runners and walkers are welcome along with a shorter junior run. Check-in: From 1.15pm in the Whitby car park in the middle of Wakefield. Race briefings at the start line 5 minutes before each group starts.
START TIMES:
1.45pm: Casual Walkers Start
2.00pm: Fast Walkers and Slower Runners (those who usually take more than 34 mins for a flat 5k)
2.15pm: Most Runners start
2.30pm: Fastest Runners Start (those who usually do a flat 5km in under 22 minutes)
2.45pm: 5.5km Juniors start from the halfway water station.
Meet at main car park at Wakefield note various start times depending on ability. – Waimea event

02/09/2026

Advance notice
Saturday 12 September

🏃‍♀️ 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

Marlborough Children's AthleticsAthletics NelsonAthletics RichmondTākaka AthleticsMotueka Athletics ClubNelson Road & Cross Country

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

Congratulations
Athletics Nelson club members Barry, Derek and Tim at the NZ Road Champs over 10k in New Plymouth on Saturday. On the podium celebrating their Gold medal in the team event, over 65 grade. Barry also won gold in the M75, Tim bronze in the M65 and Derek was fourth in the M70.

27/08/2026

Saturday - Maitai Trail Run
Meet at the Maitai Golf Course, new car park by pump track. 2 courses available both starting together.
- Course one is approximately 7.5km and undulating, goes up the zig zag and down Golf Road.
- Course two for walkers and juniors approximately 4.5km mainly flat along the Maitai Track.
Everyone is very welcome with no entry fee - just come along and enjoy. Both options start at 2.30pm. Stay for some great hospitality at the Golf Club after the run.
Another Athletics Nelson event
Next week Dovedale Hill Climb Wakefield

26/08/2026

Saturday - Maitai Trail Run
Meet at the Maitai Golf Course, new car park by pump track. Two courses available, both starting together.
– Course one is approximately 7.5km and undulating, goes up the zig zag and down Golf Road.
– Course two for walkers and juniors approximately 4.5km mainly flat along the Maitai Track.
Everyone is very welcome with no entry fee – just come along and enjoy. Both options start at 2.30pm. Stay afterwards for some great hospitality at the Golf Club after the run.

19/08/2026

Junior Relay Fun
Saturday a new fantastic 2 person fun relay for juniors, parents and anyone else wanting to join the fun.

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! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

Athletics Richmond Tākaka AthleticsMarlborough Children's AthleticsAthletics NelsonNelson Road & Cross CountryAthletics Nelson Children’s Athletics ClubMotueka Athletics Club

15/08/2026

Tasman Centre & Club Road Champs
Congratulations to everyone who ran or walked the senior 10km or 5km and the many juniors enjoying the 1km & 3km courses, well done everyone. Thanks to course marshals, registration & timing team and Brian and his team for the course. Results https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=443718

13/08/2026

Saturday - Tasman Centre & Club Road Champs
Meet at Guppy Park Sovereign Street The Wood
Check-in opens at 1.30pm and closes promptly at 2.20pm
the event is free for Nelson/Tasman area club members, juniors most welcome and enter for free Note: non-club members welcome but a $10 10km & $5 5km entry fee for this event.
Four distances available 10km & 5km for seniors and 3km & 1km for juniors
10 year age groups for the seniors and 2 year age groups juniors
Start Times
- Walkers and Early Runners - 2.00pm
- 10km Runners & all 5km competitors - 2.30pm
- Junior 1km & 3km - 3.00pm
Please register at registration desk for age group and race number

08/08/2026