Welcome to Trentham United Harriers & Walkers
We are the largest group of runners and walkers in the Upper Hutt valley. Our Club is built around friendly local people who just enjoy running and walking at all ages and ability levels.
Our goal is to encourage people of all ages to get fit in an easy and fun way, and those that are fit to get faster.
See the About Us page for more details and our training times & days.
Upcoming
TUHW & Covid-19We are fully back up and running again now.
We will still have hand sanitizer available in the Clubrooms and if you are sick please don't come to Club activities.
2020 Syllabus / Calendar
The 2020 calendar / syllabus can be found here: 2020 Syllabus (v3)
Most events have been confirmed by now.
Saturday 4 July
Club Day
TUHW Clubrooms, Trentham Memorial Park
Announcements at 1:15pm followed by group runs & walks.
Saturday 11 July
Club Day
Sanders & Gough XC
Sladden Park, Lower Hutt
Sanders & Gough XC in Lower Hutt. This year is Hutt Valley Harriers' turn to host. This event is open to all club members and counts as a ladder event.
The venue is at Sladden Park in Lower Hutt (on the west bank of the Hutt River south of the railway bridge, next to the Bob Scott resididence village). The after race function will be at the Hutt Valley Harrier Clubrooms in the Petone Rec. on Udy Street.
Timetable
| Km | Age Groups | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2km | BU12 & GU12 | 12:20 |
| 2km | BU14 & GU14, Challenge Shield | 12:40 |
| 4km | BU16 & GU16, Robbie Shield | 13:00 |
| 6km | BU20 & GU20, Gough Cup | 13:40 |
| 6km | Women 20 and over, Burns Cup | 13:40 |
| 6km | Masters Men 60+ (see Note) | 13:40 |
| 4km | Walkers | 13:40 |
| 8km | Men 20 and over, Sanders Cup | 14:10 |
Note: MM60+ who run 6km are not eligible to be part of a team for the Sanders Cup.
Saturday 18 July
Club Trail Champs (Seniors), King & Queen of the Mountain (Walkers) and Club Day (Juniors)
Trentham Memorial Park
Announcements at 1:15pm at the Clubrooms, followed by a Club day for the Juniors, the Club Trail Champs for the senior runners and King & Queen of the Mountain race for the Walkers.
More info to follow.....
Saturday 25 July
The Needle Relay Walkers Turkey Trot (Walk)
The Wind Needle, Cnr Cobham Dr and Evans Bay Parade, Wellington
A 5km race for all walkers. In a "Tukrey Trot" you estimate your time for the distance (5km) and results are determined by how close you finish to your estimate (you aren't allowed to wear a watch). Register from 10am on the day at Race HQ, race starts at 10:30am.
Click here for full information....
Saturday 25 July
Needle Relay
The Wind Needle, Cnr Cobham Dr and Evans Bay Parade, Wellington
The first interclub event of the 2020 winter season is here!! The relay is open to all club members, both competitive and recreational.
The Needle Relay has 5 people per team, with each team doing 3x5km and 2x3km laps.
For 10-13 year olds there is also a 4-person Children's Needle Relay (each doing 1.6km) starting at 12:00pm for 10-13 year olds (Trentham juniors, keep in mind that Upper Valley XC is the following day).
Please put your name on the clipboard in the Clubrooms by 18 July if you'd like to be in a team (or let Michael know).
Click here for full information....
Sunday 26 July
Upper Valley Primary Schools XC Champs
Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt
Upper Valley Primary Schools XC Champs at Harcourt Park. Based from the soundshell and follows a 1km course within Harcourt Park.
The first race usually kicks off around 1:30pm, and finishes by 3:30pm. Cool little event, if you're around drop by and support some of our younger members.
Please contact your school for entry details.
Athletics NZ Virtual Races/Championships
Athletics NZ is currently running a series of virtual events & races.
Click here for further details...
Latest Results & News
Saturday 27 JunePeter Tearle Trophy Handicap Walk
Wellington
Some of our racewalkers were invited to participate in Wgtn Scottish's Peter Tearle Trophy Handicap Walk.
Click here for full results....
Saturday 20 June
Novice & President Races, Steve Plowman and Bob Clark
TUHW Clubrooms, Trentham Memorial Park
Some good close finishes again this year. Great work by the handicappers considering they didn't have much in recent races to work from. Very close finish in the Walkers' Hidden Team event (team members didn't know who their team mate was).
Click here for full results...
Tuesday 25 February
Trentham 5km & 2.5km Series - Event 4
Trentham Memorial Park
We had a fine evening for the last event of this year's Series. Thank you to all the participants for coming along and also our awesome volunteers.
Click here for full results...
Monday 17 February, 2020
Trentham United Harriers & Walkers AGM
Clubrooms, Trentham Memorial Park
Thank you to everyone who came along and attended.
Your 2020 Executive Committee is:
President: Philip Secker
Club Captain: Stephen Mair
Treasurer: Brett Wilby
Secretary: Lisa Kynaston
Administration Manager: Jon Roskvist
Communications Manager: Michael du Toit
Sunday 16 February
Round the Bays Half Marathon, 10km & 6.5km
Wellington
21km:
Eleanor Bassett - 1:56:23, 641st overall
10km:
Thomas Strawbridge - 32:48, 2nd overall/male
Finn Molloy - 33:50, 4th overall/male
Finn Seeds - 34:47, 5th overall/male
Anne Dry - 2:00:56, 2664 overall
6.5km:
Jonah Seeds - 22:49, 8th overall/male
Jacob Rice - 31:50, 133rd overall
Darryl Robinson - 39:08, 543rd overall
Steph Robinson - 41:32, 754th overall
Bill Barclay - 53:10, 1672 overall
Click here for full results...
Tuesday 11 February
Trentham 5km Series Race #3
Trentham Memorial Park
We had another warmer evening for the second last race of our 2020 Series. Some great performances, with Thomas Strawbridge breaking the Men's 5km Course Record (15:55) and Daniel du Toit with the Mens 5km Walk (22:25).
See everyone at the 4th and LAST race of the 2020 Series on Tuesday 25 February!
Click here for full results...
See the results page for more results.