We’re saying goodbye to October with a Spooky-themed Waterfront 5km, a race which saw a few long-lost runners back from the dead, and Stranger Things have been happening at Parkrun with not one but two Ultra runners lining up and clocking PB’s over 5km.
This week
- Tuesday 5.45 pm Waterfront 5K series has returned! Gold coin donation for the first couple races. Check the new Wellington Waterfront 5K Series Facebook page for more info.
- Friday 12.27 pm, Kupe Run, a chatty pre-weekend run from the Kupe statue on the waterfront.
- Saturday 8 am Parkruns at Waitangi, Lower Hutt, Ara Harakeke, Trentham, Kāpiti and Greytown
- Saturday 4 November the infamous Aorangi Undulator
- Sunday long pack runs — usually, these leave at 8.30 am from outside Freyberg Pool and some alternative locations around Wellington. Contact our club captains, Emma and Bert, or check Facebook for details.
- Sunday 5 November the Athletics NZ 50km and 100km Championships in Christchurch
Results
Waitangi Parkrun
Kyle Malone 17:42 (PB), Grant McLean 17:44, Fiona Hayvice 20:37 (PB), Betty Harp 23:05, Chris Howard 23:12, Willie Stephens 28:20. A host of volunteers made helped 215 people cross the line including Ruairidh, Walter, Emma & Chris, thank you all!
McVilly Shield
Conditions were perfect on Saturday morning at Karori Park for the McVilly Shield. A lot of fun and laughter was had by the nine teams that competed for the biggest trophy of the season 
First home on the clock was the team comprising Andrew Wharton, Ruby Muir and Heather Walker – however once the random handicaps were assigned, the team of Stephen Day, Emily Solsberg and Ian Morton took home the honours
Auckland Marathon
Congratulations to our lions who stormed around Auckland over the weekend in some tough conditions. Despite the undulating course (that definitely adds a minute or two to your time), many came away with PBs!
Huge result for Mal Viride, convincingly breaking the 3 hour mark in the marathon with 2.59! Alice Sowry also took home a PB, with a storming 1.31.36 effort in the half marathon. Isabel Bridgman completing her first marathon (that’s a PB!) 
in 4.43.41, Floor Kaars Sijpesteijn bagged a top 10 finish (and 1st W35-39!) in the half with 1.26.23, and Sophie Whelan snuck in a sub-90 half finish in 1.29.57! Seamus Kane also ran an eye-watering 1:07:56 for a hard-earned 7 second PB.
Have we missed your name from the results? Let us know! Email the Scottish Marketing and Comms crew at wellingtonscottish@proton.me
Notices
Payment for NZRR
If you still need to pay for Road Relays, then please do so ASAP to 38-9005-0501833-00. Costs were 1 runner — full: $150, 1 runner — no dinner: $110, 1 runner — 1 night: $100, Supporter — $100 (everything but entry fee), 1 runner — race and van hire only $60.
Track and Field Helpers Needed
Athletics Wellington is looking for people to help with entries and results management for track and field meets at Newtown Park. These roles are essential to ensure that track and field meets can be held and results published in accordance with good practice. The work is interesting, and provides opportunities to learn new skills. Ideally, helpers will have some experience with event registration systems or managing information about people, and some knowledge of track and field athletics, but we will be able to provide training.
Senior track and field meets are held on various Saturday afternoons through the summer season, and we also have Junior track and field meets on six Sundays through the season. For people who are available during the week, there are opportunities to assist with results management for schools meets during the day, and also for our mid-week Twilight Track meets.
To find out more, or to express your interest in supporting track and field meets in this way, please contact Marshall Clark at marshallclark21@gmail.com, or Tony Rogers, General Manager, at gm@athleticswellington.org.nz
Scottish branded clothing – one week left to order!
Scottish running singlets are (generally) kept in stock, however other Scottish clothing is limited to ‘on order’ only (up to twice a year). Get your orders in by Wednesday 8 November for a December delivery and wear yellow this summer season. ☀️
SCOTTISH SWEATSHIRTS – $55*
Gold with coloured logo (like the picture below but without the hood). AS Supply Crew (gold) — men’s sizing XS – XXXL. Product details
SCOTTISH LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS – $35*
Black with a small white logo. These are the cloke stadium t-shirts. Men’s S, M, L or children’s size 10, 12, 14. Note, that the adult S has been too big for some of the smaller women. Product details
*final cost will depend on the number ordered (minimum 10 orders required). No payment upfront, but payment will be required before pick-up.
Email Heather hwalkerathome@gmail.com with order details (name, product and size) by Wednesday, 8 November.
Note: there are also a few Scottish centenary t-shirts and polo shirts, and Scottish tracksuit tops available from previous orders if you’re interested. I also have a couple of hand-me-downs available for a donation (tracksuit top and sweatshirt).
Coming up
Remutaka Rail Trail Run and Walk, 11 November
This is a fun run and walk on the Remutaka Rail Trail through the Remutaka Ranges. We start at 254m above sea level and cruise up a shallow gradient (<1 in 40) all the way to the turnaround near the summit. This is a scenic and historic route that is a jewel in the Wellington region. The steep, bush-clad valley, the river below, tunnels, bridges and plenty of sweaty people make for a great morning out. This course can easily be negotiated by any modestly fit person. All distances are predominantly on hard-packed gravel tracks. Water is supplied throughout the course and there will also be a coffee cart near the Kart Club clubroom.
The Agency Group 10000m Festival and NZ Championship, 18 November
Entries are now open for the this popular annual 10,000m event at Newtown Park.
The event schedule is as follows:
5:30pm Mixed Community 10,000m B Race
6:45pm Mixed Community 10,000m A Race
7:30pm Women’s U20 5,000m (new race for this year)
8:00pm Elite Men’s 10,000m (NZ Championship) proudly sponsored by Te Ahumairangi Investment Management
8:45pm Elite Women’s 10,000m (NZ Championship) proudly sponsored by Wellington Scottish
For the last five years, this has been a night of PBs for athletes of all speeds — 40 percent of athletes finished with a new best time. There will be pacers for key target paces – if you have a request, please post on the Facebook post or contact Andrew Wharton directly.
Registration closes at Wednesday 15 November at 6pm so get in quick.
Register for The Agency Group 10,000m here.
Keep in touch
- If there is anything you wanted added to the Scottish Newsletter or if your results have been missed please email the Scottish Marketing and Comms crew at wellingtonscottish@proton.me.
- If you want to contact anyone about anything, then your first ports of call are our club captains, Emma and Bert, our coaching coordinators, Jaime and Nico Vessiot, and our club president, Lindsay Young.
- Public Facebook page. And join the Scottish member Facebook group here.
- Website