This week

  • Tuesday 5.45 pm: Waterfront 5K series has returned! 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 from 8am: Remutaka Rail Train Run and Walk. Details and entry
  • Saturday 2pm: This Saturday marks the start of our Summer Saturday afternoon run and walks that will suit those who prefer a slower pace. Meet at Karori Park ready to go at 2pm. We expect to be out for about 1-2 hours. 
  • 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 Kapiti Running Festival, Paraparaumu Beach: includes a 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km plus a kids’ 2km. Details and entry

Results

Waterfront 5km race #2

51 keen runners embraced the Halloween spirit (and the sun) on Tuesday evening. Ben Twyman was first home in 16:09, with Bert Prendergast following closely in 16:40 and Kristian Day was fifth in 18.01. Genevieve Coffey was the first woman home in 19.11, Ruby Muir second in 19.57 and Fiona Hayvice third in 21.20. Check out all the other great Scottish results.

Waitangi Parkrun

Ruairidh Nixon 18:18, Chris Howard 21:01, Walter Somerville 21:12, Emma Bassett 21:38, Matyas James 22:11, Tricia Sloan 22:13, Betty Harp 22:17, Don Stevens 23:11, Chris Harp 24:32, Willie Stevens 28:03.

Lower Hutt Parkrun

Geoff Ferry 19:05, Gemma Ferry 50:32, Megan Ferry 50:32 – what a great whānau effort!

Greytown Parkrun

Malcolm Kerr 20:27

Iron Māori half event

Gerard Gordon 4:42.01 (2nd tāne 50-54), Ben Twyman 4:52.11 (2nd tāne 30-34), Claire Jennings 7.35.00 (3rd wāhine 60-64)

Athletics Wellington Senior Track and Field Meet #3

Men 800m run open: Joe Martin 2:01.02, James Ellwood 2:08.82

Mixed 800m run open: Hiro Tanimoto 2:16.03, Ayesha Shafi 2:35.42

Mixed 3000m run open: Hiro Tanimoto 9:59.56

Mixed 800m sprint medley open: Olympic/Scottish ‘A’ 1:59.20 (1st), Scottish/Olympic ‘A’ 2:05.59 (3rd)

Mixed 3000m race walk open: Daphne Jones 25:41.14

Mixed 5000m race walk open: Helen Willis 36:55.11 (3rd), Ray Marten 39:39.86

16th Sri Chinmoy 100 km/ 50 km races, Athletics NZ Champs

50km event: Mel Atiken 3:48.28 (2nd female)

Have we missed your name from the results? Let us know! Email the Scottish Marketing and Comms crew at wellingtonscottish@proton.me

Notices

Scottish branded clothing – two days 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

  • Twilight Track Races, Newtown Park: 15 November 2023-28 February 2024
  • The Agency Group 10000m Festival and NZ Championship, 18 November
  • Scottish Night of Miles, Newtown Park Track: Saturday 16 December

Twilight Track Races, Newtown Park: 15 November 2023-28 February 2024

Get involved in a series of fun, friendly, informal midweek track meetings at Newtown Park, run by Wellington Scottish and Athletics Wellington. These races are open to anyone who is a registered Athletics Wellington Member. It’s a supportive environment and newcomers to track are really welcome 😊

There will be four or five events per meet – a couple of sprints (100m,200m), one or two middle distance (600m to 1500m) and a 3000m or 5000m. The first event is 6.30pm (finished by 7.30pm).

We’re are always looking for volunteers to help with entries, starting duties and post event pack down.

Entry Information

  • $8 entry fee per meet
  • Entries close at midday on the day of the event – no late entries permitted.

First event Wednesday 15 November

6.30pm: 100m
6.40pm: 3000m
7.00pm: 200m
7.15pm: 1500m
7.30pm: 400m

Entry form. Check out all the other dates and details on the Scottish website.

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.

Event Schedule:

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.

Scottish Night of Miles, Newtown Park Track: Saturday 16 December

Save the date for this year’s Night of Miles. The event will have all the usual festivities (yes, that includes Santa of course). This year we’ll be supporting the Porirua chapter of Trailblazers that provides kids with mentors/gear and other support to get out and enjoy running. Stay tuned for more details.

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