Wellington Scottish Athletics Club

Running and Walking in Wellington, New Zealand

Ballantyne Cup and Shirley Barton Trophy

Saturday 7 September 2024

Handicapped 6km races

Miramar Tennis Club, Darlington Road, Miramar

The Ballantyne Cup (men) and Shirley Barton Trophy (women) are the club’s most long-standing and arguably most prestigious Scottish trophies.

The Ballantyne Cup was donated by the founder of the club Walter (Pop) Ballantyne, and his wife to commemorate their son Bob (a club champion), who died of the flu in 1918 following his return from WWI.   

2023 is the second year on a 6km course on the flat streets of Miramar. We are meeting at the Miramar Tennis Club at 1:30pm for the handicapped start to the race at 2pm. Afterwards, we will gather for a prizegiving and a cup of tea. The folks at the Miramar Tennis Club recommend Double Vision on the other side of Miramar Park as a good venue to gather afterwards for a drink and snack.

Past results

Ballantyne Cup 2018