Marlborough Harriers Club

Summer Runners - Pollard Park - then social gathering
2023-12-21 17:45 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Blenheim Golf Club Carpark, Pollard Park, Parker Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at the Golf Clubrooms 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.
After this event come along to the Speights Ale House for a social drink/eats. See you there.

Summer Runners - Mark Smith Reserve
2024-01-11 17:45 - 19:00 | Mark Smith Reserve, 1 Turnbull Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at Mark Smith Reserve 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

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.

Summer Runners - Mark Smith Reserve - then social gathering
2024-01-18 17:45 - 19:00 | Mark Smith Reserve, 1 Turnbull Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at Mark Smith Reserve (off Taylor Pass Road) 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.
After this event come along to the Redwood Tavern for a social drink/eats. See you there.

Summer Runners - Waihopai Bridge Carpark (SH63)
2024-01-25 17:45 - 19:00 | Marlborough
Meet at Waihopai Bridge carpark (SH63) 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

Summer Runners - Harling Park - Relay
2024-02-01 17:45 - 19:00 | Harling Park, 230 Howick Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at Harling Park, Howick Road, at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.
Al’s three person relay.
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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

Summer Runners - Churchwood Park
2024-02-08 17:45 - 19:00 | Churchward Park, 1 Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201
Meet at Harriers shed located at Churchward Park at the west end of Hospital Road (Taylor Pass Road) 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

Summer Runners - Grovetown School - then social gathering
2024-02-15 05:45 - 19:00 | Grovetown School, 5 Vickerman Street, Grovetown, Marlborough, New Zealand
Meet at Grovetown School carpark 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.
After this event come along to the Grovetown Hotel for a social drink/eats. See you there.

Summer Runners - Sutherland Stream
2024-02-22 17:45 - 19:00 | Gateway Carpark, 350 Redwood Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at carpark at top Redwood Street 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

Club Committee Meeting
2024-02-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Redwoodtown Community Hall, Weld Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Members are welcome to observe

Summer Runners - Fish & Chip Run
2024-02-29 17:45 - 19:00 | Redwoodtown Community Hall, Weld Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at the Redwoodtown Hall, 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

Summer Runners - Ferry Bridge, Spring Creek
2024-03-07 17:45 - 19:00 | Ferry Bridge, Wairau River, Spring Creek, Marlborough, New Zealand
Meet at Ferry Bridge picnic area 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.

Summer Runners - Wairau Lagoons
2024-03-14 17:45 - 19:00 | Wairau Lagoon, Hardings Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Meet at Wairau Lagoons, 154 Hardings Road 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/Ron Adams 021 159 0678 / 021 238 1270.
After this event come along to the Woodbourne Tavern for a social drink/eats. See you there.

Pack Training Run
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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.

Social Gathering Post Club Training Night
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Marlborough
Join us for drinks and/or food (your cost) after training run/walk.
Venue decided on night.

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 | Marlborough
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.
