Lake City Athletic Club

17/06/2026

Shout out to Michael Voss for taking on Pillar to Pou over the weekend.

12 laps total. 87.6km in just under six hours. His second lap - fastest male lap of the day in 22.01.

Absolutely incredible

13/06/2026

Well done to everyone who took part in the Foster/Smyth/Lamason Cross Country today! The weather was perfect and the views over the lake and city were spectacular!

A massive thank you to Alistair, the farm manager for Te Paiaka Trust Farm, for allowing us to use the farm, and shifting stock to accommodate the using the loop we did today.

Thanks also to everyone who volunteered with course set up (Campbell, Paul, Julia, Ian, Mike and Rhonda), timekeeping & recording (Pam, Mike, Rhonda and Paul), and everyone who helped pack down the course afterwards.

Thanks also to everyone who came along. There was a mix of long-time club members, new club members and visitors. We hope you enjoyed your day.

There isn't a club event next weekend, but we encourage you to take part in the local Puarenga parkrun at 8am on Saturday.

The next club event is on Saturday the 27th of June. This is a new event being held on the old Motutara Golf Course at Sulphur Point. There will be more details about this event during the week.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

12/06/2026

Just another reminder that the Foster/Smyth/Lamason Cross Country is on this afternoon. Meet by 1:45pm for the race start at 2pm. All are welcome, and you can either run or walk. You can do either 1, 2, or 3 laps of a 3.3km loop.

The event is held at the Paiaka Trust Farm, off the end of Utuhina Rd. Just follow the driveway off the end of Utuhina Rd all the way up until you get to the yards, where there will be a Lake City Sign.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/06/2026

This Saturday is one of the highlights of the Winter season - the Foster/Smyth/Lamason Cross Country at the Paiaka Trust Farm at the top of Utuhina Rd. The weather for Saturday is looking great, so there should be fantastic views of Lake Rotorua and the city.

We will have a shared afternoon tea after the event, so if you are able to, please bring a small plate to share.

We also need helpers to set up the course, which we will do at 12pm. If you are able to help with course set up, please contact Matt on 021 058 6189.

The course will be similar to previous years, on an approximately 3.3km loop of undulating farmland, with the trophies for those doing 3 laps (approx. 10km). But you can opt to do 1 or 2 laps, and there will be a shorter option for younger children as well.

We look forward to seeing you there on Saturday afternoon!

11/06/2026

🇳🇿 from Athletics New Zealand Announcing the strongest team we've ever sent to the World Road Running Championships!

Hannah Gapes lines up in the road 5km. One of New Zealand’s most consistent long-distance performers across road and cross-country, Gapes was the top New Zealand finisher at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships over 10km.

View the full team here: https://athletics.org.nz/13-strong-team-named-for-the-2026-world-athletics-road-running-championships/

Copenhagen, 19–20 September. Let's go Hannah, all the best from your club mates at Lake City 🩷

07/06/2026

Firstly, thank you to everyone who helped Matt make club champs a great success - Tony, Pam, Mike and Rhonda, Paul, Kim and Campbell your assistance to make this a great day is appreciated.

Secondly, thank you to all who turned up to race or spectate, a beautiful day on a new, true, cross country course.

Next weekend sees us at Paiaka trust farm for the Foster/Smyth cross country event (details later in the week).

📸 photo credit: Jo Liddell

06/06/2026

Hannah Gapes to compete at the 2026 NCAA outdoor track and field champs.

An extraordinary achievement that very few New Zealand athletes ever reach - and this year, three of them call WAIBOP home.

HANNAH GAPES | 5000m | NC State University (North Carolina)
Club: Lake City Athletics | School: John Paul College, Rotorua

Hannah is currently the #1 ranked 5000m athlete in New Zealand, and was key part of the NC State team that won the 2025 NCAA Cross Country national title, finishing 5th individually. NZ Cross Country Champion and 2026 World Cross Country representative.

🕐 NZ TIME TO WATCH:
• 5000m Final — Sunday 14 June, 1:55pm NZT

This will be a race to watch - put it in your calendar now.

Congratulations to our other WAIBOP athlete’s Elliot Pugh and Alice Taylor also competing in their respective races.

(Thank you athletics WAIBOP for photo and write up)

04/06/2026

Our very own Manaia Christiansen is set to take the world stage.

Thanks to Rotorua Daily Post you can read all about it here: 👉 https://ebx.sh/S2vDnq

Go well Manaia - we are really proud of you

He is 'so grateful' to his supporters who helped him raise $10,000 to travel to Oregon.

24/05/2026

Thanks Rotorua Daily Post for the write up.

Read all about our Darwin athletes here

Rotorua has produced two teen champions on the international athletics stage who have won gold for New Zealand in thrilling finishes. 👇

19/05/2026

Casey Day is the U18 Women’s Oceania Long Jump Champion 🥇

Competing in Darwin, Casey produced a clutch performance to claim gold with a huge 6.10m jump — equaling her personal best when it mattered most.

After four rounds, Casey held a narrow 3cm lead before the Australian National Champion responded in the fifth round to move ahead by just 2cm. With the title on the line and only one jump remaining, it all came down to Casey’s final attempt of the competition.

Under pressure, she delivered in the biggest moment possible — reclaiming the lead with a massive final-round jump to secure Oceania gold.

A performance that showed not only her physical ability, but also incredible composure, confidence, and mental strength on the international stage. Massive congratulations Casey!