This is an inter-club cross-country race organised by Wellington Harriers.
VENUE: Mount Victoria, Wellington. Race headquarters are at the WHAC Clubrooms, 164 Alexandra Rd.
COURSE: All races start, and finish, on the grassed area (mountain biking area) which is below and to the east of the WHAC clubrooms; the course covers bush tracks and rocky trails with steep uphill / downhill gradients. The entire race is off road with the exception of road crossings on Mt Victoria.
It is for Competitive members only. Entry fees are covered by your annual subscription.
All races are mass-start in the following age grades and distances.
PLEASE NOTE: Age is your age as at 31 December, OR in the case of Masters, age on the day of the event:
| Grades | Distance | Elevation Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Girls U10, U12, U14 | 1.1km | 47m |
| Boys U10, U12, U14 | 1.1km | 47m |
| Junior Women U16, U18, U20 | 3km | 104m |
| Junior Men U16, U18, U20 | 3km | 104m |
| Senior Women, Masters Women 35, 50, 60, 65, 70+ | 5km | 203m |
| Masters Men 60, 65, 70+ | 5km | 203m |
| Non-championship Men 20-59 | 5km | 203m |
| Senior Men, Masters Men 35, 50 | 10km | 398m |
| Non-championship Women 20+ | 10km | 398m |
Full details of the event, including race start times can be found here.
2023 Vosseler Shield Information
2023 Vosseler Shield Course Maps.
This is an inter-club cross-country race organised by Hutt Valley Harriers.
VENUE: Trentham Memorial Park.
It is for Competitive members only. Entry fees are covered by your annual subscription.
All races are mass-start in the following age grades and distances.
PLEASE NOTE: Age is your age as at 31 December, OR in the case of Masters, age on the day of the event:
| Grades | Distance |
|---|---|
| Girls U10 | 1km |
| Boys U10 | 1km |
| Girls U12, U14 | 2km |
| Boys U12, U14 | 2km |
| Girls U16 | 3km |
| Boys U16 | 3km |
| Women U18, U20 | 4km |
| Men U18, U20 | 4km |
| Senior Women, Masters Women 35, 50, 60, 65, 70+ | 6km |
| Masters Men 60, 65, 70+ | 6km |
| Senior Men, Masters Men 35, 50 | 8km |
Full details of the event, including race start times can be found here.
2023 Dorne Cup Information.
This is an inter-club cross-country race organised by Wellington Athletics.
VENUE: This changes every few years, it is currently being held in Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt.
It is for Competitive members only. Entry fees are covered by your anual subscription.
All races are mass-start in the following age grades and distances.
PLEASE NOTE: Age is your age as at 31 December, OR in the case of Masters, age on the day of the event:
| Grades | Distance |
|---|---|
| Girls U10 | 1km |
| Boys U10 | 1km |
| Girls U12, U14 | 2km |
| Boys U12, U14 | 2km |
| Girls U16 | 4km |
| Boys U16 | 4km |
| Women U18, U20, Masters Women 50, 60+ | 4km |
| Masters Men 60, 70+ | 4km |
| Men U18 | 4km |
| Senior Women, Masters Women 35 | 8km |
| Men U20, Senior Men, Masters Men 35, 50 | 8km |
Full details of the event, including race start times can be found here.
2023 Wellington Cross Country Champs Information and Course maps
This is an inter-club road race organised by Wellington Athletics.
VENUE: Wainuiomata Recreation Area. Enter from Moores Valley Road and turn into Whitcher Grove which leads to Reservoir Road.
It is for Competitive members only. Entry fees are covered by your annual subscription.
All races are mass-start in the following age grades and distances.
PLEASE NOTE: Age is your age as at 31 December, OR in the case of Masters, age on the day of the event:
| Grades | Distance | = Laps |
|---|---|---|
| Girls & Boys U10 | 1km | = 1 loop of 1k |
| Girls & Boys U12 | 2km | = 2 loops of 1k |
| Girls & Boys U14 | 2.5km | = 1 loop of 2.5k |
| Girls & Boys U16 | 3.5km | = 1 loop of 1k + 1 loop of 2.5k |
| Junior Women U18, U20 | 5km | = 2 loops of 2.5k |
| Masters Women 50, 60, 65, 70+ | 5km | = 2 loops of 2.5k |
| Junior Men U18 | 5km | = 2 loops of 2.5k |
| Masters Men 60, 65, 70+ | 5km | = 2 loops of 2.5k |
| Senior/Masters Women non-champ | 5km | = 2 loops of 2.5k |
| Senior/Masters Men non-champ | 5km | = 2 loops of 2.5k |
| Junior Men U20 | 7.5km | = 3 loops of 2.5k |
| Senior Women, Masters Women 35 | 10km | = 4 loops of 2.5k |
| Senior Men, Masters Men 35, 50 | 10km | = 4 loops of 2.5k |
| Masters Women 50+ non-champ | 10km | = 4 loops of 2.5k |
| Masters Men 50+, 60+ non-champ | 10km | = 4 loops of 2.5k |
Full details of the event, including race start times can be found here.
2023 Wellington Road Running Champs Information
This is an inter-club road race organised by Wellington Athletics.
VENUE: Twin Lakes access road at Te Marua, Upper Hutt.
There are Championship, A Grade and non-Championship B Grade races.
The Champioship A grade races are for Competitive members only. Recreational members may enter as a B grade competitor. Entry fees are covered by your annual subscription.
Full details of the event, including race start times will be available on the Upcoming section of the club website Home page a few weeks before the event.
The championship A grade races will be fully judged, and any disqualified walker will be allowed to finish and moved to the B grade event. There is no penalty zone operating.
Grades and distances are as follows.
PLEASE NOTE: Age is your age as at 31 December, OR in the case of Masters, age on the day of the event:
| Grade | Age Group | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Grade | Senior Men, Masters Men 35+ | 10km |
| A Grade | Senior Women, Masters Women 35+ | 10km |
| A Grade | Junior Men U20 | 10km |
| A Grade | Junior Women U20 | 10km |
| A Grade | Junior Men U18 | 5km |
| A Grade | Junior Women U18 | 5km |
| A Grade | Juniors U16 | 3km |
| A Grade | Juniors U14, U12 | 2km |
| B Grade | All ages | 10km |
| B Grade | All ages | 5km |
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