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This is a fun three-event series of 5km cross country for runners and 3.4km for walkers, held at Rabbit Island.Juniors can choose 1 lap (1.7km), 2 laps (3.4km) or 3 laps (5km).
The series is on the following Saturdays - 29 Mar, 5 Apr and 12 Apr.
Registration is from 1.30pm, race briefing 2.20pm and race start 2.30pm.
Points are awarded at each event and members of Waimea Harriers compete for the coveted Wallace Shield.
This is a great event for families. Parents are very welcome to run with their children if they want to.
This Event is open to everyone, you do not need to be a member of Waimea Harriers to take part in it.
However, there is NO CHARGE for student membership, so join up your young ones!
Stick around after the event for a free sausage sizzle!
This series is on consecutive Saturdays - 29 Mar, 5 Apr and 12 Apr. Points are awarded at each event and members of Waimea Harriers compete for the coveted Wallace Shield. Some important things to note:
Youth membership (including High school & Uni students) is free.
This event uses a different numbering system to the "School League Series". New Juniors will need to have a Webscorer number. High school students are in the adult runners category.
The "Juniors" for this event includes pre-school, primary and intermediate students.
Parents accompanying a small child around the one lap course should stay with them the whole way round, cross the finish line with them, each taking a disc to be counted by the Recorder. Please tell the Recorder you are an accompanying Parent.
To be in the running for prizes, you need to be a WH member & attend all 3 events and run in the same category for all 3.
Please make sure you are registered with a Webscorer number and correct category before the event. Check your existing entry HERE and if new, register HERE
Email [email protected] to change your category.
Join the club for $40 individual or $60 couple/family at www.waimeaharriers.nz
Children & youth students can join the club for free.
Third Event: Wallace Shield 3: 12th Apr 2025
Join us Saturday 12 Apr at Moturoa/Rabbit Island for the third and final race in our three-event series of 5km cross country for runners and 3.4km for walkers. Juniors can choose 1 lap (1.7km), 2 laps (3.4km) or 3 laps (5km).
Race 3 is a handicap race based on times from the previous two races. The winner is the first across the line. The slowest competitors start first at 2:30pm with the next competitors going at intervals until finally the fastest competitor starts and tries their best to catch up!
Registration is at the “Old Domain” Picnic Area from 1:30pm. Arrive early to find out your designated start time!
Race briefing is at 2.20pm, race starts at 2.30pm.
Everyone and all abilities are welcome. Points are awarded at each event, although only members of Waimea Harriers who have participated in Races 1 and 2 of the series are eligible to compete for the coveted Wallace Shield.
Join the club for $40 individual or $60 couple/family at www.waimeaharriers.nz
Children & youth students can join the club for free.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rabbit Island, Moturoa, Nelson, New Zealand
