This week

  • Tuesday 5:45pm: Waterfront 5K series Check the new Wellington Waterfront 5K Series Facebook page for more info.
  • Wednesday 6:15pm: Track session at Newtown Park.
  • Friday 12:27 pm, Kupe Run: a chatty pre-weekend run from the Kupe statue on the waterfront
  • Saturday 8am Parkruns at: Waitangi, Lower Hutt, Ara Harakeke, Trentham, Otaki, Kāpiti and Greytown
  • Sunday long pack runs: usually these leave at 8:30am from outside Freyberg Pool and some alternative locations around Wellington. Contact our club captains, Emma and Bert, or check Facebook for details.
  • This Saturday we have one of our Summer Saturday afternoon run and walks that will suit those who prefer a slower pace. Meet at the Whareroa Farm carpark ready to go at 12pm. Here is a link to the Whareroa Farm tracks map. It is expected to be around 1 – 2 hours.

Save the date for the next AGM

Mark those calendars, we’ve got a date for the next Scottish AGM: Monday 25 March. Details to come in terms of location, time, and agenda.

Results

Waterfront 5k race #13

Ben Twyman 16:30 (first), Alistair Richardson 17:23, Samuel Miller 18:36, Kyle Malone 19:01, Sarah-Grace Breen 19:01 (first female), Fiona Hayvice 21:20, Kasey Mackinnon 21:45, Emma Jackson 23:12, Kyle Jackson 23:13, Bert Perndergast 24:07, Jasmine Smith 24:07, Kath Littler 25:17, Don Stevens 25:58, Emily O’Riordan 27:20

Full results here.

Thanks to all the volunteers and to Hayden Smith for organising the volunteers.

Waitangi Parkrun

Nico Vessiot 20:56, Claire Jennings 31:39, Karl Jackson 19:39, Andrew Wells 21:45, Glen Wallis 23:15, Jamie Vessiot 23:52

Shout out to volunteer Walter Somerville.

Otaki River Parkrun

Terri Grimmett 36:36

Lower Hutt Parkrun

Geoff Ferry 19:53, Ben Cornelius 22:59, Meg Ferry 52:02, Karyn McLean 24:07

Greytown Parkrun

Ben Twyman 19:45

Please remember to add your club when you register for Parkrun so we can include you in the weekly results.

Coming Up

  • Waterfront 5k #13, Shed 22: Tuesday 6 February, 5.45pm
  • Wellington Capital Classic, Newtown Park: Friday 2 February, 5.30pm
  • Run Wild for Joe, Karori Park: Saturday 3 February, 10am
  • Twilight Track Meet #5, Newtown Park: Wednesday 7 February, 6.30pm
  • Scottish summer walk/run: Saturday 10 February, 2pm
  • Honest 5km and 10km, Waterfront: Sunday 11 February, 8.30am
  • New Zealand Masters Track and Field Champs, Christchurch: 16 – 18 February
  • Tarawera Ultramarathon, Rotorua: Saturday 17 February
  • Southern Cross Wellington Round the Bays: Sunday 18 February, from 7.45am
  • Xterra Wellington Festival: Saturday 24 February, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki, from 8am
  • Kāpiti Women’s Triathalon: Sunday 25 February, Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach, 8.45am
  • End of year celebration and prizegiving, Wilton Bowling Club: Sunday 25 February, 3-6pm

Prize Giving

Nominations are open for our end of year celebration and prizegiving

Who has inspired you this year? Who has made you proud to be a Rampant Lion? Who has brought ferocity or fun or ridiculousness or tenacity to your training? Who has made life in Scottish better?

We’re looking to acknowledge some of our members who are deserving of a little nod to say ka pai, tu meke, thank you and well done. We want your input on two things: nominations for our two classic awards (Personality of the Year and Valued Service) and nominations for new awards. Intrigued? Head to our nomination form to learn more and cast your votes. Deadline for voting is 5pm Sunday 18 February.

And as a reminder, our end of year celebration and prizegiving is happening Sunday 25 February from 3 – 6pm at Wilton Bowling Club. We’ll have Panman again serving up some delicious paella, access to the bar, and the opportunity to play some bowls as well! Hope to see you all there.

Twilight Track Races, Newtown Park: November to February

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

Wednesday 7 February events

Provisional Timetable
6.30 pm – 100m
6.45 pm – 5000m (Wellington Championships)
7.15 pm – 200m
7.30 pm – 800m

Check out all the information (including the entry link) and challenge yourself on the track! 

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

Scottish summer walk/run: Saturday 10 February, 2pm

More details to come.

Honest 5km and 10km: Sunday 11 February, 8.30am

Check out the website for more information.

NZ Masters Track and Field Champs: 16 – 18 February, Christchurch

Check out the event details.

Tarawera Ultramarathon: Saturday 17 February

Check out the event website.

Southern Cross Wellington Round the Bays: Sunday 18 February

Southern Cross Round the Bays Wellington registrations are open, with the following categories: 5.5km (including buggy walk and active families), 10km and half marathon. You can use the Scottish discount code, SCOTTISH10, when you register (for 10% off the entry fee). We’ll also be doing a call out for volunteer paces so keep an eye out.

Nuku Ora is also on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to take care of their runners and fill a variety of roles. Some of these roles include bib allocation, pre-event set-up, marshals, traffic management, and handing out water, food, medals, and more! There is an opportunity for Wellington Scottish to volunteer collectively and raise funds, as Nuku Ora offers a small donation per volunteer group. If you’re interested, please email Lindsay Young (lindsayy@gmail.com) or Alice Sowry (alicesowry@gmail.com).

Xterra Wellington Festival: Saturday 24 February, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki

The Xterra Wellington Festival includes offroad triathlon, duathlon and trail running options. Check out the various options on the event website.

Kāpiti Women’s Triathalon: Sunday 25 February, Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach, 8.45am

Check out the event website for all the details.

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