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 25 November, 2pm: 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.

Results

Waterfront 5km race #3

Ben Twyman was first home in 16:19, Paul Barwick 16:23 (PB), Bert Prendergast 16:36, Sarah-Grace Breen 19:06 (first female), Kyle Malone 19:07, Nicholas Bagnell 19:30, Gordon Pal 19:38, Frank Grieve 20:43 (PB), Fiona Hayvice 21:07, Leah Holden 21:12, Bex Hutchinson 21:47, Kasey Mackinnon 22:07, Alister Collow 22:09, Naomi Richardon 23:07, Diego Montes 23:52, Karl Jackson 24:57, Paul Rodway 26:14, Jasmine Smith 26:33, Spike Hayvice 26:58, Willie Stephens 28:42

Check out all the other great Scottish results.

Waitangi Parkrun

Chris Howard 20:50, Micolas Vessiot 20:50, Andrew Wharton 18:37, Emma Bassett 21:15, Loretta Desourdy 28:20, Floor Kaars 18:37 (PB!)

Lower Hutt Parkrun

Geoff Ferry 18:30, Gemma Ferry 51:17, Megan Ferry 51:18 – another great whānau effort!

Greytown Parkrun

Ben Twyman 17:43

Remutaka Rail Train Run and Walk

7km – Naomi Richardson 33:54 (ninth and second under 14 female!)

14km – Isabel Ross 1:54:37, Ian Morton 1:42:15 (first walker)

Half marathon – Emily Solsburg 1:55:02, Karen Jenkinson 2:20:20, Willie Stephens 2:34:41, Claire Jennings 2:50:14

Selwyn Stampede 10km

Luke Norman 38:52 (second. Almost a first if Oska hadn’t come in 8 minutes earlier)

Kapiti Half Marathon results pending

Notices

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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