Athletics Whangarei

11/09/2026

For all those Masters athletes out there, coming up in January 2027.

Registration is now open for the Oceania Masters Athletics Championships 2027. 🥇🥈🥉
See here for more info and how to enter. (Please ensure you wear the NZMA Uniform when competing)
Link - https://nzmastersathletics.org.nz/event/oceania-masters-track-field-championships/

11/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ THE MILE IS COMING TO WHANGĀREI! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Athletics Whangārei and Hātea Run are excited to bring you THE MILE, a five-week series of one-mile track races designed to give everyone the opportunity to race over one of athletics' most iconic distances.

Why the mile? Because it's a classic! At just 1609 metres, it's short enough to be achievable for runners of all ages and abilities, yet long enough to provide some exciting and competitive racing.

🔥 CASH PRIZES and spot prizes available across all age groups!

Whether you're chasing a personal best, looking for some mid-week racing, or simply keen to give track running a go, THE MILE is for you.

📅 Race Dates
• 7 October
• 14 October
• 21 October
• 28 October
• 4 November

📍 Location: Trigg Stadium, Park Avenue, Whangārei

⏰ Schedule • Doors Open: 5:00pm
• Warm Up: 5:30pm
• Racing Starts: 6:00pm

💲 Entry
• 10+ ages, $5 per event
• FREE for all Northland affiliated Club Members

✅ Register now: https://www.athleticswhangarei.co.nz/

Bring your club mates, training partners, friends and family along for a great evening of racing and community atmosphere at Trigg Stadium.

One distance. All ages. Five weeks. Who's ready to take on THE MILE?

09/09/2026

🎉 Athletics Whangārei Committee Announced for 2026/27 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our AGM last night.

We're pleased to confirm that all current committee members have been reappointed, providing continuity and experience as we head into what promises to be an exciting season. We also warmly welcome Trudy Derbyshire, who joins the committee as a new Committee Member.

Your Athletics Whangārei Committee for 2026/27:

🏅 Patron: Ian Babe
🏅 President: Nigel Stewart
🏅 Vice President: Mike Martin
🏅 Treasurer: Fiona Guest
🏅 Secretary: Gill Michel
🏅 Registration Officer: Morris Gray
🏅 Senior Track & Field Coordinator: Judith Stewart
🏅 Junior Track & Field Coordinator: Mike Martin
🏅 Harrier Coordinators: Oringa & Brian Barach
🏅 Newsletter Editor: Bridget Ross
🏅 Website & Social Media Editor: Bronwyn Bayne
🏅 Masters Representative: Ivan Smith
🏅 Committee Member: Trudy Derbyshire

We're gearing up for a big year ahead, including hosting the 2027 Colgate Games in January. Planning is already underway, and we're looking forward to welcoming athletes and families from around New Zealand to Whangārei.

📅 A full season calendar will be published on our website soon, so keep an eye out and start planning your summer athletics adventures!

🏃‍♀️ Club Nights return on Tuesday 6 October
Thinking of giving athletics a go? The first two sessions are completely free to try, so bring the family along and see what Athletics Whangārei is all about.

For more information, visit our website:
🌐 www.athleticswhanagrei.co.nz

Here's to another fantastic season of athletics, friendship, and achievement!

09/09/2026

Another article on club memebr, Scarlett's success at AIMS Games.

If you are interested in summer Athletics, come and check out Athletics Whangarei club nights. First two sessions free to try.

Starting Tuesday 6 October with our weekly club night.

Juniors (6-11) from 4-5pm
Seniors and Development Squad (12+) from 5.00-6.30pm

And extra Development Squad session Fridays 3.30-5.00pm

Check out our website for more info:
www.athleticswhangarei.co.nz

The young athlete ran 3km in 10m 46.32s despite having a head cold.

08/09/2026

🌟 Supporting Kaia – Athletics Whangārei & Triathlon Club Member 🌟

Hello everyone

,Attached is the fundraising page for Kaia, who many of you will know has been a long‑time member of Athletics Whangārei and the Whangārei Triathlon Club.

She still proudly maintains her Athletics Whangārei membership.Kaia has been involved in our club for years as a runner, thrower, and triathlete, and she has now channelled her energy into Beach and Indoor Volleyball — using the strength, discipline, and experience she gained through athletics to excel in her new sport.

Kaia has received an incredible opportunity: 4 USA scholarship offers for Beach and Indoor Volleyball. To take up one of these life‑changing opportunities, she needs financial support to help get her there.

As a club, we are happy to share this on her behalf.
If you feel you can support Kaia in any way, her fundraising link is below.

Thank you, everyone, for your ongoing support of our young athletes.

👉 Givealittle link: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/please-help-kaia-accept-one-of-4-x-usa

👉RNZ interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049251/northland-teen-granted-scholarship-to-play-volleyball-in-us

👉Newspaper article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/

Kaia is a talented Pacifica female beach and indoor volleyballer from the Far North with US scholarship offers needing help to get there.

08/09/2026

Reminder AGM tomorrow Wednesday 9 September 6.30pm

08/09/2026

Resharing as there is still time to express and interest and be part of a team.

If you want to join an Athletics Whangarei relay team for this event or you have put a team together please email Brian Barach: [email protected]

The teams are:
open men
open women
mixed open
under 15 mixed
there are no masters teams or walking teams

The Northland Road Relays, hosted by Dargaville Athletics and held along the river stop banks in Ruawai, is set to be the biggest team race in the region, with Northland Championship medals up for grabs!
Teams will run an out-and-back course, passing the relay baton as they push themselves to the finish line. It’s all about teamwork, speed, and representing your club in a championship event.

Sunday 20th September
10am start
Register here: https://anrr26da.events.mygameday.app
Having trouble registering? Reach out for our helpful guide.

08/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ AIMS Games Cross Country – RESULTS

A huge congratulations to all Athletics Whangārei athletes who raced at the AIMS Games Cross Country on Sunday — an awesome day of competition and effort from everyone.

🌟 Special mention: Scarlett Nelson – GOLD + Course Record!

Scarlett (Te Kamo Intermediate) dominated the Year 7 Girls race, winning in 10:46.32 and smashing the course record by nearly 15 seconds and beating the Year 8 Girls winning time. Even battling a head cold, she powered through the 3km at 3:35/km pace — a phenomenal run from a rising talent. We look forward to seeing you back training at the track next week.

📊 Results

Year 7 Girls
1st — Scarlett Nelson — 10:46.32 (course record)
84th — Imogen Hewitt — 13:52.93
91st — Indie Plaisted — 14:04.06
95th —Holley Roberston — 14:09.75

Year 8 Girls
35th — Ella Watts — 12:34.07

12km Relay (Te Kamo Intermediate) 4th place

Read more about Scarlett’s record-breaking run in this NZ Herald article https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/aims-games-cross-country-scarlett-nelson-breaks-year-7-girls-record

07/09/2026

Great to see our Northland athletes doing well on the international stage. Well done Denika!

05/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ GOOD LUCK AIMS GAMES 2026! 🏃‍♂️

Wishing all our club athletes the very best as they compete at the AIMS Games 2026 in Cross Country and Orienteering this week!

You’ve trained hard, shown great spirit, and now it’s time to give it everything out on the course.

Run strong, navigate smart, and most of all — enjoy every moment representing your school! ❤️💪