Renew your membership! We have extended the period for getting a $20 discount on full adult membership until Friday, May 9. Details below, or just go straight here to renew now.
This week
- Tuesday 6:15pm: Tuesday speed session, Newtown Park. Click the link for workout details.
- Thursday 6:00pm: Thursday trail group, For May, we are running up Wright’s Hill. Meet at the trail head next to the Zealandia admin building on Waiapu Road. Please check the Stack app for further details.
- Saturday 8:00am: Parkruns at Waitangi, Lower Hutt, Ara Harakeke, Trentham, Kapiti, Ōtaki River and Greytown.
- Saturday 8:00am: Karori Park Session
- Saturday from 1:00pm: Shaw Baton Relay in Pauatahanui (Details below)
- Saturday 2:00pm: Saturday Pack Run and Walk, Clubrooms at Prince of Wales Park
- Saturday: Rotorua Marathon (Details below)
- Sunday 8:30am: Sunday long run, meet outside Freyberg Pool. All abilities welcome, there will be packs of different speeds heading out for anything between 10km and 30km.
Results
Faultline Ultra
What an epic weekend at the Faultline Ultra, with a strong showing from Scottish: On and off the podium, in the volunteer ranks and in some very noisy cheer squads.
Selected highlights:
- Lara Zoeller was second woman home in the “Insanity” 100 Miler, crossing in 24:58:37
- Chester Holt-Quick (pictured above) won the 100km men’s race in 11:03:18 – a new course record
- Mel Brandon (pictured above) won the 100km women’s race in 12:35:29
- Talia Flannery was first woman across the finish line in the 50km race, with 5:32:22
- Tom Callan was second in the 50km men’s race in 4:41:29
- Ngā Kuīni ara Tārai (Hinano Andrews, Amanda Broughton, Yuliya Bozhko and Emily Solsberg) were the only women’s team in the miler relay, crossing in 19:55:39
London Marathon
Rampant Lion Emma Bassett joined the party on the streets of London, completing the marathon on a very hot day in 3:31, cheered on by Chris Howard, and Nico and Jaime Vessiot.
Former member Caleb Hathaway chalked up a new PB in the marathon, crossing the finish line at 2:48:49.
Parkruns
Check out all the results here
Notices
Can you house the Scottish tent?
We need someone to look after our gorgeous tent and take it to races (or help get it to races). If you can give the tent a loving home, please let us know.
Renew your membership now
We have extended the period getting a $20 discount on full adult membership — down from $195 to $175 — until Friday, May 9. Rejoin now.
- $195 for standard membership (20 years and over)
- $20 discount for prompt renewal by May 9
- a $20 discount for renewal within one month if your membership expires after May 1
- a $25 singlet for new members
- $115 for non-competitive membership
- $85 for members aged 7 to 19
- $45 for members aged under 6
Membership provides great value for members — it covers Athletics Wellington and Athletics New Zealand fees and gives members access to training programmes, free entry to Wellington Centre inter-club events throughout the winter season, subsidised trips to the New Zealand Road Relays and above all the chance to be part of an amazingly supportive running community.
Scottish apparel for sale
- Crop tops made by Pressio and available in sizes from XS to XL. $100
- Socks by SHYU. Available in “unremarkable” (shoe sizes up to US10) and “freakish” (shoe sizes US10 and above). $20.
- Puffer vest. $100. Unisex S, M, L.
- Rampant lion cap. $50.
- Technical “Wellington Scottish” short-sleeve. $55. Unisex/men’s XS, S, M, L, XL. (Women’s cut coming soon.)
- Technical “Unleash your inner lion” short-sleeve. $55. Unisex/men’s XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL. (Women’s cut coming soon.)
- Long-sleeve women’s. $60. XS, S, M, L.
- Long-sleeve men’s. $60. XS, S, M, L, XL.
- White cotton short-sleeve t-shirt. $50. Unisex/men’s XS, S, L, XL.
If you’d like to buy anything, email Simon: stkeller30@gmail.com. You can pay in advance into the Scottish account.
Coming up
Saturday, May 3: Shaw Baton Relays, Battle Hill
Teams of four race in 2.1km each of hills, horse jumps, ditches, fences and the spectator favourite water pit. The Shaw Baton Relay is the first interclub event of the season. It is hosted by Olympic Harriers and takes place at Pauatahanui’s Battle Hill Farm Park. Entries close on Thursday so make sure to let your captain know by Wednesday at the latest if you want to participate.
Post-run drinks at: The Co-Op Kitchen & Bar, 69a Discovery Drive, Whitby – from about 4pm.
Saturday, May 3: Rotorua Marathon (NZ Masters Marathon Champs)
With a refreshed start and a stunning new finish line right beside the Novotel, the Red Stag full marathon offers an unforgettable journey through Rotorua’s scenic beauty. The half marathon starts by the beautiful Okere Falls before following part of the full marathon’s route. The new Go Media 12km introduces an all-new course starting at Te Puia, where participants will journey through the iconic Pohutu Geyser to the Rotorua lakefront finish. The 5km also unveils a brand-new route, taking runners through the breathtaking sulphur flats.
May 3: New Zealand 5km Road Championships, Rotorua
The Runway5 lights up the Rotorua Airport runway under the stars, with exciting new Runway Mile options.
May 10: NZ 24-Hour Championships
Held at AUT Millennium Stadium in Auckland. Entries and information for the 2025 NZ 24-Hour Championships held in conjunction with the Sri Chinmoy ‘Self Transcendence” 6-12-24 Hour Races can be found here. Details for those wanting to apply to represent NZ are here.Transcendence” 6-12-24 Hour Races can be found here. Details for those wanting to apply to represent NZ are here.
May 11: Three Peaks – Event 1
An iconic series of three winter events open to anyone who want to experience varied running/walking trails covering nine iconic peaks of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. Wellington 3 Peaks series, hosted by the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club, kicks off in the Southern Hemisphere Winter. Check out the Wellington 3 Peaks Facebook Page for regular event updates on each event.
Everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to get together with your fellow runners and participate in this series. The event supports the great work of the Wellington City Mission; donate directly to Wellington City Mission. Starting from the Scottish Clubrooms, the three peaks for event 1 are Te Rauparaha Pouwhenua (Tawatawa), Oku Street Reserve and Mount Alfred
- Register here
- Donate to Wellington City Mission
- Strava Map (note suggested route only; you can make up your own route)
May 24: Vosseler Shield
The Vosseler Shield is one of New Zealand’s most historic races. Organised by Wellington Harrier Athletic Club, the Vosseler Shield is the perfect way to test out your early season fitness! For many, finishing the race will be a fantastic goal, as the course takes you up and down the beautiful trails of Mt Vic.
May 31: Vert Day for mental health
Hinano Andrews has organised Vert Day: A challenge to get in a maximum number of vertical climbs over a 24 hour period to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. Full details and sign-up here.
June 7: Dorne Cup
The Dorne Cup is a flat cross-country race at Trentham Memorial Park that usually takes place on the second Saturday of June. It is one of the biggest and most prestigious cross-country races in New Zealand. Hutt Valley Harriers organises the race.
Keep in touch:
- If there is anything you want to be added to the Scottish Newsletter or if your results have been missed, please email us at wellingtonscottish@proton.me
- If you want to contact anyone about anything, your first port of call is our club captains, Meg and Joel and our club president, Andy Ford.
- Public Facebook page and join the Scottish member Facebook group here.
- Website
Notes about results and upcoming events
- If you want your event added to this newsletter, contact us by Sunday evening.
- We’ll publish an event or a result and what makes it special if we’re told about it. So let us know what you, your friends, family members and teammates are up to. It is especially important for coaches to let us know when your athletes are attempting and achieving their goals.
- If you don’t want your name published in the newsletter or on the website, please let us know so we can omit you from the results.
| Lifestyle Sports is a long-term supporter of Wellington Scottish, providing us with sponsorship in various forms and offering our members a 10% discount. Their store is located in Outlet City in Tawa, near the exit from SH1. They sell discounted running shoes for adults and kids, along with other running gear, and will make special orders – all with our 10% discount added on. If you shop at Lifestyle, please mention that you are a Wellington Scottish member. Let them know that we’re good customers! Lifestyle Sports on Facebook |
| Wellington Scottish have partnered with physical therapy practice Rehab Co., to help keep our runners on the roads and trails, doing what we love to do. More information about this new partnership, including how to book appointments is on our Scottish website. |