Marlborough Harriers Club

Pack Training Run
2023-08-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.

Pack Run - Havelock Marina to Cullens Point
2023-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Havelock Marina, Inglis Street, Havelock, Marlborough, New Zealand
Meet at the Havelock Marina at the end of Inglis Street. Look for the Harrier sign.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Prosser Cup and Club Road Champs
2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Vickerman Street, Vickerman Street, Grovetown, Marlborough, 7272, New Zealand
Meet at Holdaway’s Farm, Vickerman Street, Grovetown. This is a combined club trophy run/walk event so come along and enjoy with others. Various distances up to 10km.
Come along at 1.45pm ready to start run/walk 2pm.
Look for the Harrier sign
Children under parental care
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 and pulled down after the event.

Queen Charlotte Relay
2023-09-16 08:45 - 15:00 | Bluebridge Ferry Terminal Picton, 1 Lagoon Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7220, New Zealand
Starts in Picton. Teams event where you run/walk through the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive to Havelock, varying distances per leg.
Open to the public.
Details to come.

Molesworth Run 2023
2023-11-18 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
2023-11-27 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 27th 2023 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 2022 AGM
Ø Presidents Report
Ø Treasurers report
Ø Appointment of Patron
Ø Appointment of Auditor
Ø Election of Officers.
> Subscriptions 2024 season.
General business;
> Notice of motions to be in writing with explanation to the Secretary on secretary@harriers.net.nz by close of business 17th November 2023.

King and Queen of the Withers 2024 cancelled by MDC- fire risk
2024-01-13 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.

Opening Day
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Churchward Park, 1 Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201
Come and join us for a run, jog or walk along the Taylor River at your pace. This is your opportunity to experience what the Club does and how it helps people keep fit. Meet at the Harriers shed located at Churchward Park at the west end of Hospital Road.
Post run/walk stay and chat with a barbeque and refreshments.

Informal Run/Walk Easter Saturday
2024-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Gateway Carpark, 350 Redwood Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Come and join us for a run, jog or walk (Mount Vernon) leaving from Redwood Street Carpark, top of Redwood Street. You choose the time you take and how far.

Scratch Race - Taylor Dam
2024-04-06 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.

Whites Bay Tracks Run
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Rarangi Fire Station, 252 Rarangi Beach Road, Rarangi, Marlborough, New Zealand
Always a favourite. Come and enjoy a run/walk on the tracks in the bush with some on-road portions. Go as far as you want. An out and back course with an extra track or two if wanted.
From Blenheim travel to Tua Marina. Turn right at the school then travel until you reach Rarangi Beach Road. Meet at Rarangi fire station.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Picton - Snout Return
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Shelley Beach, Shelley, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
Meet at the Shelley Beach carpark for a run/walk to the Snout and back.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Tempello
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Tempello, 469 Brancott Road, Blenheim, New Zealand
Drive up Brancott Road and over the bridge just past the Wrekin turn off to near the end and look for the Harrier sign. This is a run/walk over Tempello Farm with some magnificent views.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Awatere Scenic Run - Black Birch Stream - was Seddon Scenic Run
2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Black Birch Stream, 1794 Awatere Valley Road, Marlborough, New Zealand
Join us for this very interesting event going to a place not many have been or run/walk from.
All meet 17.5km up the Awatere Road from SH1.
Look for the Harrier sign.
You go as far as you want to go and return.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.
Black Birch Track is a walking and mountain biking track in the Awatere Valley within the Ferny Gair Conservation Area. Access is via public easement across farmland. The track follows Black Birch Stream north through scrub and then west through kanuka forest between the Black Birch and Blairich Ranges. From Awatere Valley Road to Black Birch Bivvy is about 9km. Hunting and dogs are permitted in the area with appropriate permission from DOC. Mountain biking is also a permitted activity in the area.
The initial parts of the track are relatively flat and suitable for all levels of fitness, however there is a steep climb for the last 1.5km to Black Birch Bivvy, which is situated at about 840m altitude. In addition to the main track it is also possible to make a short but steep climb up to Blairich Ridge from the start of the track.

Burton Cup
2024-05-11 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.

Ward Windfarm
2024-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Ward Wind Farm, Seddon Street, Ward, Marlborough, New Zealand
Drive out SH1 to Ward and turn into Seddon Street (opposite the Fuel Station) and drive about 2k.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Bridge to Bridge (Condors Bend to Waihopai Bridge - SH6 to SH63)
2024-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Condors Bend Mountain Bike Trail Carpark, Condors Bend Mountain Bike Park, Marlborough, New Zealand
Meet at the big SH6 bridge past Renwick. The run/walk is along the stopbank with the ultimate goal of reaching the bridge over the Waihopai River on SH63 and return. The full distance is approx 20km.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.
Look for the Harrier sign.

Informal Run/Walk Kings Birthday Weekend
2024-06-01 14:00 - 16:00
Twin Dams Tirohanga Track, Picton. Meet at Nelson Square (as you get into Picton) and run/walk to one or both of the dams with the optional return via the Tirohanga track.

Mt Vernon Grand Traverse, Mt Vernon Fun Run/Walk, Mt Vernon Kids Challenge
2024-06-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Gateway Carpark, 350 Redwood Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Come and join everyone for this challenge, enjoy the views.
Go to www.harriers.net.nz for full details and enter online.

10km Time Trial - Taylor Pass
2024-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Taylor Pass MTB, Wither Hills MTB Park Car Park, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand
10km time trial up Taylor Pass Road. Various distances – 6km for Walkers, 8km for Veterans, 10km for Seniors. Choose to run in your grade or above.
Meet at the Wither Hills MTB Car Park, Taylor Pass Road – 1.45pm for a 2pm start.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.

Winter Solstice Run & Mid Winter Dinner
2024-06-22 17:00 - 18:00
A later start for this event (5.00 pm).
Meet at Rifle Range carpark by 4.45pm for a 5.00pm start. Bring your hi-viz and headlamp. 1 hour run/walk MAX.
Mid Winter Dinner – Soup & Dessert
Enjoy some hot soup following the run/walk.
Gather at Allister and Kay’s, 16 Buick Street, for soup and bread rolls (provided).
Please bring a dessert to share. BYO drinks. Even if you don’t wish to run/walk this evening, join us for this social event.
RSVP (including dietary requirements if necessary) to Kay (021 206 4527 or akleach@outlook.com) by Sunday 16 June.

Informal Run/Walk Matariki Weekend
2024-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Mark Smith Reserve, 1 Turnbull Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at Mark Smith Reserve on Turnbull Drive (off Taylor Pass Road) .

Memorial Pack Run/Walk
2024-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Ngakuta Bay, Queen Charlotte Drive, Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
Come and join us to remember David Bendell; a true Club Member.
This is a pack run on the Link Pathway. All meet at Ngakuta Bay Carpark on Queen Charlotte Drive.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Post run/walk stay for a chat over afternoon tea. Please bring a plate to share with others.
