Marlborough Harriers Club

Queen Charlotte Relay - Postponed to 3 December 2022
2022-09-17 08:45 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bluebridge Ferry Terminal Picton, 1 Lagoon Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7220, New Zealand
You will be aware of the rain storms the Top of the South experienced July and August 2022. Considerable damage to roading and infrastructure occurred along the relay route Picton to Havelock.
We have been liaising with Marlborough Roads regularly in the hope our event could still take place.
The problems they have has been compounded by the damage to SH6 and SH63 which are important routes between Blenheim and Nelson not only for commerce but the ability for people to move around safely.
After inspecting the Queen Charlotte Drive by bike on Sunday and talking to Marlborough Roads on Monday a decision has been made to postponed the Queen Charlotte Relay until Saturday 3rd December 2022. A major factor is also we do not want to put unnecessary pressure on the contractors who are doing their best to get the roads open in a safe way to the general public (us).
We sincerely hope you understand the reasons for this decision and will continue to support Marlborough Harrier Club and Queen Charlotte Relay to the postponed date.
To those teams that have already entered and paid the entry fee we offer you the following choice:

Entry withdrawn and entry fee $200 less administration fee $40 refunded back to the card the entry was paid by.

You leave your entry intact for the postponement date 3rd December 2022. If electing this choice you can, prior to the new date, withdraw a leg runner and have a new leg runner/walker register in their place (no additional cost).

To allow us to complete the necessary administrative duties, if the team captain registered against a team can email qcr@harriers.net.nz quoting the team’s name and which choice 1 or 2.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Craig Harford (Race Convenor Queen Charlotte Relay 2022)
Peter Mann (President Marlborough Harrier Club)

Twin Dams Tirohanga Track, Picton
2022-09-17 14:00 - 16:00
All meet at Nelson Square (as you get into Picton), 1.45pm ready for a 2pm start, where you will decide how far you want to run/walk. Look for the Harrier sign.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Pack Training Run
2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 and 5 more dates | Redwoodtown Community Hall, Weld Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Join us for either a structured training run/walk over various courses. These courses will be advised via Facebook Marlborough Harrier Club prior to practice night.
Please be at Oliver Park by 5.45pm to sign in to be ready to start 6pm.
Hi-Viz gear to be worn on this event for safety reasons. Head torch advised.

Molesworth Run 2022
2022-11-19 08:00 - 18:00 | Molesworth Station, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
This is a fantastic event, co-organised by the Harrier Club. From Cobb Cottage, the race follows the Molesworth track to Hanmer Springs. The run can be done by one person as an ultra-marathon, a two person team or a four person team. All information plus entry forms is online. View the event page here

Annual General Meeting
2022-11-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Redwoodtown Community Hall, Weld Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Marlborough Harrier Club Annual General Meeting: This is to be held Monday November 28th 2022 7.30pm at the Meeting Room, Redwood Community Hall cnr Weld and Cleghorn Street.
This is your chance to make a difference to your club.
Order of business:
Ø Apologies
Ø Minutes 2021 AGM
Ø Presidents Report
Ø Treasurers report
Ø Appointment of Patron
Ø Appointment of Auditor
Ø Election of Officers.
> Subscriptions 2023 season.
General business;
> Notice of motions to be in writing with explanation to the Secretary on secretary@harriers.net.nz by close of business 18th November 2022.

Queen Charlotte Relay - 2022 cancelled - see you 2023
2022-12-03 08:45 - 15:00 | Bluebridge Ferry Terminal Picton, 1 Lagoon Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7220, New Zealand
Registration, race briefs will be held at Bluebridge Ferry Terminal, Picton.
Race brief Walkers at Bluebridge Ferry Terminal 8:45am
Race brief Runners at Bluebridge Ferry Terminal 10:10pm
Starts Bluebridge Ferry Terminal, Picton – Walkers 9:00am, Runners 10:30am. 5-person teams run/walk through picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive to Havelock. Legs range from 5km to 8km approx. Harriers teams chosen by club selectors. Open to public.
Online entry is open.

King and Queen of the Withers 2023
2023-01-14 07:30 - 12:00 | Rifle Range Carpark, Rifle Range Place, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Run or walk or both this popular 10k hill race in the Wither Hills farm park, Blenheim. Great views over the town across to Taylor Pass and a challenging but fun course attracts participants of all abilities, from first timers giving it a go to some of New Zealand’s top runners.
Read the full event information on the event page.

Summer Runners - McKendry Park - then social gathering
2023-01-19 17:45 - 19:00 | McKendry Park, Aston Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at Aston Street behind Springlands Primary School at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.
Summer Runners – There is no organising committee this year, generally an informal run with route decided with those present and an occasional pre-planned route or relay.
Everyone is welcome to participate. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.
After this event come along to Fairweathers, Scott Street, for a social drink/eats. See you there.

Opening Day - Whites Bay
2023-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Whites Bay, Whites Bay, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand
Come and join us at Whites Bay for a relay run/walk around tracks and roads. This is an opportunity to experience what the Club does and how it helps people keep fit. Meet at Whites Bay – look for the Harrier sign – meet and greet for the coming season. Time to chat and catch up.
Post run/walk stay and chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Scratch Race - Taylor Dam
2023-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Taylor Dam, Taylor Dam Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Taylor Dam cross country course.
All start together, various distances for grades.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.
Volunteers required to set the course up 12 noon and pulled down after the event.

Craig Lockhart Circuit - Waihopai Valley
2023-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Waihopai Valley Road, Waihopai Valley Road, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pack run: Waihopai Valley Road – Look for the Harrier sign. From there you are told where to go and it is your decision on how fast or distance. The full distance is approx 14km.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Pack Run - Cape Campbell Lighthouse
2023-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Marfells Beach, Marfells Beach, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand
An earlier start for this event (1pm).
Change of start point for this run. Due to expected weather conditions it is no longer possible to run/walk at the Cape Farm. We will now meet at the carpark at the end of the Marfells Beach campsite (DOC) and run/walk out to the lighthouse (as in previous years).
Travel south of Seddon to the Saltworks. Turn off is just south of there onto Marfells Beach Road and continue on through the campsite to the carpark.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

5km Time Trial at the Park Run
2023-04-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Blenheim Amphitheater, High Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
An earlier start for this event (8.00 am).
Come and join the International Park Run people at their weekly pilgrimage at the Taylor River.
Post event join other parkrunners at Raupo to enjoy a chat and share experiences.

Wither Hills Night Run
2023-05-06 18:00 - 19:00
A later start for this event (6.00 pm).
Meet at Rifle Range carpark by 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start. Bring your hi-viz and headlamp.

Storeys Creek Run
2023-05-13 14:00 - 16:00
Meet at 1250 Kaituna-Tuamarina Road. Look for the Harrier sign.
There will be no afternoon tea at the location after the run, instead head to the Woodbourne Tavern for a post run/walk chat and refreshments (at own cost).

Burton Cup
2023-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Taylor Dam, Taylor Dam Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
The Burton Cup is the oldest trophy in the Club. It is a Cross Country handicapped race at the Taylor Dam Cross Country Course.
This race is run in grades with winners from each grade.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.
Volunteers required to set the course up 12 noon and pulled down after the event.

Para Swamp Run
2023-05-27 13:00 - 16:30 | Windermere Equestrian, Parkes Road, Taumarina, Marlborough, New Zealand
An earlier start for this event (1.00 pm)
This is the reason to come and run with the Harriers Club as we get access to private land on which to run events. Come along to this run and bring your camera. A Grand Old Duke of York course (i.e. when you are up, you are up and when you are down, you are down) but finishing flat and fast depending on your selected course. Superb views that very few will have seen before. Courses are planned for Walkers (5-6 km) and 3 runner courses. 5-6 km, 8ish km and an outstanding 10ish km.
Directions
From SH1 at Tuamarina Historic Rest Area (The Wairau Incident) turn onto Bush Road heading West. At the first T intersection turn right onto Parkes Road. At the End of Parkes Road stop at the sign “Windermere Equestrian”. From here we will go over private land in convoy. The Convoy will leave Parkes Road at 1PM sharp! Any car will be fine to get to the start.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.
Come along and there is a strong possibility of a pit stop at the Grovetown Tavern on the way home for a lemonade.

Mt Vernon Grand Traverse, Mt Vernon Fun Run/Walk, Mt Vernon Kids Challenge
2023-06-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Gateway Carpark, 350 Redwood Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Come and join everyone for this challenge, enjoy the views.
Details and online entries to be advised.
