Marlborough Harriers Club

Pack Run - Wairau Diversion
2020-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Marlborough
Join us at the Wairau Diversion Carpark for a pack run. Look for the Harrier sign
It is up to you to talk to members to either arrange a ride or offering to give a ride.
Post run stay and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others.

The Dunn Run
2020-08-29 08:30 - 17:00 | Matai Dam, Nelson, Maitai Dam, Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
Rugged but runnable – up into the “ Backwoods of Nelson” and along the sub alpine mineral belt. Sweeping views out to a glittering Tasman Bay await you as you descend New Zealand’s first railway line to the finish.
From the Maitai Dam, the route ascends to the Dun Mountain Saddle (875m) following the south branch of the Maitai River. Taking the Coppermine Saddle track and downhill along New Zealand’s first railway line, through Third House and finishing at the OK Corral, Brook Street, Nelson. This is a testing run – but not impossible.

Tussock Run CANCELLED
2020-08-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Seddon School, Seddon, Marlborough, New Zealand
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS

Pack Run from Marfells Beach
2020-08-22 13:30 - 16:00 | Marfells Beach, Marfells Beach, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand
Come and enjoy the sea air from Marfells Beach. Travel south of Seddon to the Saltworks. Turn off is just south of there.
All comers welcome.
Please be there by 1.45pm to sign in ready for 2pm start.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Post event, stay to chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others.

Unofficial run replacing Woodbourne Half
2020-08-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Rifle Range Carpark, Rifle Range Place, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
With the Woodbourne being canceled it seems a shame not to use the training and preparation. Andrew and I are going to run a measured half marathon on Sunday at 9:00am. Leaving from Rifle Range carpark doing a loop of town and finishing back at the carpark
It will be a fast flat course. I’ll post a map later. We will run it as a race recording the best time we can
PM me if you’re interested in joining us. I’ll record times and might even arrange a drink station
Cheers Pete
From the rifle range car park head down hospital onto the Sutherland Stream walkway then onto Alabama Rd past the hall onto the Rail trail. A loop of the industrial estate and then back down the rail trail to the hall. There will be a drink station outside the hall which you can grab a drink in both directions (6k & 12k)
Then continue down the rail trail until Stuart Street. Down Stuart Street to the river trail and turn left.
Stay on the river trail through town until the dump exit. Turn onto wither Rd past the recycling centre and then turn right onto Taylor pass road returning via the track back to the carpark

Woodbourne Half Marathon CANCELLED
2020-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Base Woodbourne Gynasium, SH 6, Woodbourne, Marlborough, New Zealand

Pack run Condors Bend to Waihopai Bridge
2020-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Condors Bend Mountain Bike Trail Carpark, Condors Bend Mountain Bike Park, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pack run: All meet at Condors Bend Mountain Biking Trail carpark. From there you are told where to go and it is your decision on how fast or distance. The full distance is approx 20km.
Post event stay and chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring afternoon tea to share with others.
Look for the Harrier sign at the carpark.

Pack Run Ben Morven Road to Taylor Dam return
2020-08-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Ben Morven Road, Ben Morven Road, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pack Run Ben Morven Road to Taylor Dam return. Non competitive.
All meet at Ben Morven Road where the Fairhall Road Race was generally held. Coming from town on New Renwick Road take the first corner to the left after leaving Town Boundary. Continue along the straight. Go through the couple of corners and you are there.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Afterwards gather for a hot drink (tea and coffee etc supplied) and bring something to share for afternoon tea with others.

Committee meeting
2020-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Redwoodtown Community Hall, Weld Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Committee meeting. Anyone welcome

Pack run Giesen Sport and Events Centre, Renwick followed by Social
2020-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Renwick Sports Centre, 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick, Marlborough, 7243, New Zealand
Join us for a Pack Run that will take you over some of the many walk/run tracks of Renwick.
All meet up at the Sports Centre Carpark ready to go 4pm
This will be followed with a social get together at the Woodbourne Tavern enjoying a drink, bar meal (your cost) and much talking.

5km time trial at the Park Run
2020-07-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Blenheim Amphitheater, High Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Come and join the International Park Run people at their weekly pilgrimage at the Blenheim Amphitheater 8am
Post event take yourself off to a local cafe with others to enjoy a chat and share experiences.

Ward Wind Farm
2020-07-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Ward Wind Farm, Seddon Street, Ward, Marlborough, New Zealand
Join us at Ward to run to the Ward Wind Farm; a place one usually can see only from the road.
Travel to Ward and turn left into Seddon Street. Carry on and look for the Harrier sign.
We shall go up in a group so you will not get lost of left behind.
Post event stay a while for a chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring some afternoon tea to share with others.
There is no organised car share so talk among yourselves arranging for a lift or offer others a lift. It is up to you.

Captain Cook Landing
2020-07-11 07:30 - 17:00 | Beachcomber Pier, Harbour, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
The course is approximately 28km from Camp Bay to Ship Cove along the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand.
The finish at Ship Cove allows you the chance to breath in the beauty that kept Captain James Cook coming back. He spent over 100 days on five seperate occasions at Ship Cove making it his favourite anchorage in New Zealand.
An enjoyable active day with lunch at Ship Cove post run, prizegiving buffet and boat transport included. All transport is from Picton with Beachcomber Cruises.
We plan to once again maximise your viewing pleasure with a sailing back to Picton during daylight hours, back to our Prizegiving and Dinner venue of the Port Marlborough Pavilion in Picton.

Wellington Marathon
2020-07-05 07:00 - 17:00 | Sky Stadium Wellington, Fran Wilde Walkway, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Established in 1986, the Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon has been Wellington’s favourite footrace for three decades.
Based at the famous Westpac Stadium, the fast, flat, scenic route around Wellington’s spectacular waterfront creates an occasion for all age and ability. You might even win a trip to the New Caledonia Marathon.
With a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and the Kids’ Magic Mile, there’s something for everyone. 4000 runners and walkers can’t all be wrong. But don’t take our word for it. Find out for yourself

Memorial Pack Run
2020-07-04 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 who died earlier this year.
This is a pack Run on the Link Pathway. All meet at Ngakuta Bay Carpark on Queen Charlotte Drive.
Post event, stay to chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others.

CANCELLED Horses, Hares & Hounds
2020-06-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Marathon Downs, 737 Marama Rd,, Seddon, Marlborough, New Zealand
CANCELLED: Come and join us for this very popular social event in conjunction with the Hunt Club. Always a lot of fun and a great afternoon tea afterwards.

Pack Run Wairau Lagoon end of Hardings Road
2020-06-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Wairau Lagoon, Hardings Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
Because our scheduled event is cancelled, we are having a pack run through the Wairau Lagoons boardwalks ending up at the shipwreck Waverley then loop back to the carpark. Distance 9.7km.
Meet at the carpark at the end of Hardings Road 1.45pm to report in ready for 2pm start.
An ideal run/walk reasonably flat on well established paths and boardwalks.
Look for the Harrier sign.
Afterwards stay and enjoy a shared afternoon tea. Tea Coffee, Milk, Sugar provided. Please bring some food to share with others.

CANCELLED Night run with lights
2020-06-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Renwick Sports Centre, 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick, Marlborough, 7243, New Zealand
cancelled: Come and join us for a Night run with lights. Meet at the Giesen Sports Centre, 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick 6pm.
After this event, join us at the Woodbourne Tavern, Renwick for a social evening of dining and refreshments.

Pack Run Spring Creek Bridge
2020-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Ferry Bridge, Wairau River, Spring Creek, Marlborough, New Zealand
All meet over the Spring Creek Ferry bridge at the carpark. The run this week will take you over walking tracks by the Wairau River. You choose the distance and pace. All runners, joggers, walkers welcome.
Stay and enjoy a tea or coffee provided post event and a chat. Please bring some afternoon tea to share with others.
Look for the Harrier sign.

Pack Run Kaiuma Bay with Nelson Clubs CANCELLED
2020-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Kaiuma Bay, Kaiuma Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
Come and join us for a run, jog, walk in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Travel through Havelock and just past, turn right into Boultons Road. Follow the signs to Kaiuma Bay. Please allow 1 hour 25 mins to get there.
The run will you from Kaiuma Bay towards Nydia Bay. You elect how fast or distance you are comfortable with. This is a get out into the Sounds to enjoy the views, countryside and mixing with like people.
Post event enjoy a chat, tea coffee provided. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others. Lets show Nelson not only can we provide an excellent venue but a good afternoon tea as a bonus.

Mt Vernon Grand Traverse, Mt Vernon fun run/walk, Mt Vernon Kids Challenge - CANCELLED 2020 due to Covid 19
2020-06-07 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/mtv for full details and enter online.

Pack run Twin Dams Tirohanga Track, Picton
2020-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Nelson Square, Picton, Nelson Square, Picton, Marlborough
All meet at Nelson Square (as you get into Picton), 1.45pm ready for a 2pm start, where you will sign in and decide how far you want to run/walk. This is very non competitive.

Fun run/walk Taylor Dam
2020-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Taylor Dam, Taylor Dam Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
With Covid 19 we have to change our programme regularly to enable us keep within the rules of level 2 to keep you all safe.
Today’s event is to be a fun event whereby a course is set out and you elect to do either 1, 2 or 3 laps and prior to starting, you estimate your own time to do your elected 1, 2 or 3 laps. No matter whether you do 1, 2 or 3 laps it is the one closest to the estimated time who wins.
Members, non members, everyone welcome to have a go. Be at the Taylor Dam for recording under Covid 19 and to estimate your time with number of laps. Be ready to go at 2pm.

ASB Christchurch Marathon Cancelled due to Covid 19
2020-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km.
Take a crack at that most timeless of athletic challenges – the full 42.2k marathon. Inspired by the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games marathon, the ASB Christchurch Marathon takes in much of the same historic route with a flat, fast and scenic tour of iconic landmarks such as the Christchurch Town Hall, Hagley Park and the Avon River. The course is NZ’s fastest & the distance is certified to IAAF & AIMS standard.
Go to https://www.christchurchmarathon.co.nz/ for details.

Pack Run, Link Pathway, Havelock
2020-05-30 13:45 - 16:00 | Link Pathway Havelock, Queen Charlotte Drive, Havelock, Marlborough, New Zealand
Travel to Havelock turning onto Queen Charlotte Drive. Meet at the carpark at the bottom of the hill.
Please keep your social distancing before, during and after the run/walk. There will be no afternoon tea provided. You can go into Havelock and support the locals.
Please be there by 1.45pm to sign in in terms of Covid 19 level 2 conditions.
With the announcement on Monday afternoon, we can now have groups of 100, so it is time to do a soft start to our running programme. This run/walk was in our winter programme so we all thought we would keep it simple and start with this one.
We shall be taking each weekend on its own merits and also depends on the regulations applying to that day.
If we all stick to the rules and look after each other keeping safe we shall be on the right road to opening our season up. We do not want to be the ones where the finger is pointed to if we have any virus run coming from our activities.
All welcome.

Parker Shield @ Cable Bay, Nelson - CANCELLED
2020-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Cable Bay, Cable Bay, Nelson, Tasman, New Zealand
This is the first inter club race for the season. It is over a 9km cross country course.
The more members from Marlborough the better chance we have of bringing the shield over the hill.
To get there travel over the Whangamoa Hill until you get to Hira School, Hira Garage and Dairy then the turnoff is on your right.
Allow plenty of time to get there.
There is no car share in place so please talk among yourselves and arrange or get over there under your own steam.
Stay and enjoy Nelson hospitality afterwards.

Cross Country Championship
2020-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | SH1 Seventeen Valley, Seventeen Valley, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand
The Cross Country Championship will be held on the Seventeen Valley course.
Travel from Blenheim towards Seddon about 10km. The carpark and start of the course is on the right over the narrow bridge before you start climbing the hill.
The championship is a competition for all financial members of the Club. We would welcome members of the public to come and join us to see what this Cross Country racing is all about.
After the event stay and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea or coffee provided. Please bring some afternoon tea to share with others.
Volunteers are required to set up 12 noon and take down afterwards.

Saint Clair Half Marathon
2020-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen, Selmes Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Starting and finishing at the Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen on Selmes Rd just outside Blenheim, the half marathon 21.1km course winds through vineyards, up and over short stop banks and alongside the mighty Wairau River. With the Wither Hills to the south, the Richmond Ranges to the north and the vineyards ablaze in their autumn colours, the Vineyard Half is the most scenic half marathon in New Zealand. Less than 4km of the course is on sealed road, and the course is mainly flat with off-road terrain that can be uneven underfoot.
Run, Hybrid, Walk.
Go to https://vineyardhalf.com/event-information/course/

Burton Cup
2020-05-02 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 year the course will be set up in reverse so you will be running from the start towards the public carpark, over the top of the Dam completing the course where you started off.
This race is run in grades with winners from each grade.
Stay on to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided and a chat. Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others.
Volunteers required to set the course up 12 noon and pulled down after the event.

Hanmer Half Marathon
2020-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | The Domain Hanmer, The Domain, Hanmer, Canterbury, New Zealand
https://www.hanmerevents.co.nz/half-marathon-info
The Hanmer Half Marathon takes competitors on a unique journey through Hanmer Forest amongst amazing mountain scenery. This is a great pre race for the Christchurch Marathon.
