Walking at Scottish
Wellington Scottish has a strong walkers section. Our members enjoy competitive walking and we cater for those who like freestyle fast walking as well as race walking. You will see walkers in Scottish uniforms in all major events that cater for walkers.
Our Programme
Winter
We have a programme of races throughout the winter that include both races organised by Scottish, both for fun and serious walkers, as well as races organised by other clubs. The winter programme starts in April and continues through to September offering road races, mostly over 5km to 10km distances. We cater for all abilities with our Best All Round Walker Competition which includes handicap, closest to your own estimated time, and serious races – something to suit everyone.
Walkers also have access to other Scottish Club events, such as the 3 Peaks events and various running races. These are good vehicles to meet new people, have fun, improve fitness and are well supported by walkers.
2023 programme
| 1/04/23 | Sat | 5,000m track race | Newtown Park |
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| 8/04/23 | Sat | Club walk (Easter) | Club rooms |
| 15/04/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 22/04/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 29/04/23 | Sat | Peter Tearle Trophy open handicap race | Island Bay |
| 6/05/23 | Sat | Chocolate Turkey Trot | Mackays Crossing |
| 13/05/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 20/05/23 | Sat | 3 or 5km race (open handicap?) | Evans Bay Wind Needle |
| 21/05/23 | Sunday | Masters Cross Country Relay | Trentham Memorial Park |
| 27/05/23 | Sat | nothing currently planned | |
| 3/06/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 4/06/23 | Sunday | Aurora Handicap Marathon | Upper Hutt |
| 10/06/23 | Sat | nothing currently planned | |
| 10/06/23 | Sat | Taranaki Open Walk | New Plymouth? |
| 17/06/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 24/06/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 25/06/23 | Sunday | Wgtn Marathon, Half, 10k | Sky Stadium |
| 1/07/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 8/07/23 | Sat | Cole Land Cup 5km Open Handicap | Eastbourne |
| 15/07/23 | Sat | nothing on club calendar for walkers or runners – XC Champs next day | |
| 16/07/23 | Sunday | ||
| 22/07/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 23/07/23 | Sunday | Taranaki 1 hour Track Walk | Inglewood |
| 23/07/23 | Sunday | Masters Road Race/Walk | Johnsonville |
| 29/07/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 5/08/23 | Sat | Trentham suggest either of these two dates | |
| 12/08/23 | Sat | for the Race Walk Champs at Te Marua | |
| 19/08/23 | Sat | nothing currently planned | |
| 26/08/23 | Sat | Needle Turkey Trot | Evans Bay Wind Needle |
| 2/09/23 | Sat | nothing currently planned | Miramar |
| 9/09/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 10/09/23 | Sunday | NZ Road Champs | Palmerston North |
| 16/09/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 17/09/23 | Sunday | Hutt Marathon, half etc | Petone |
| 23/09/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 30/09/23 | Sat | nothing currently planned | |
| 7/10/23 | Sat | Club walk | Club rooms |
| 14/10/23 | Sat | Bernie Portenski Memorial H/cap | Titahi Bay |
Summer
During the summer we make use of Newtown Park track to compete in 2,000, 3,000 and 5,000-metre races. These track races are available most weekends during the summer and are well supported by Scottish walkers. Many have improved their performance significantly from the focussed attention possible on the track. Good advice and tips are readily available from the judges and other competitors.
During the summer the weekly 5km races on the Wellington Waterfront are also a good opportunity to have a competitive workout with other walkers.
Other Events
Our walkers often enter major high profile events, both in NZ and overseas. These in include many half marathons and marathons, including the well-known Rotorua Marathon. Overseas we have had members take part in the New York Marathon and also in Masters Championship events in Australia and the Pacific Islands. The team spirit engendered by relay events is enjoyed by all members and we compete in several relay events each year.
Training support
Walkers in Scottish often have similar goals and train together for events. This creates great team spirit where you train with those that in races you compete vigorously with, and compete alongside in relay and team events.
Contact:
Summer Track and Winter events:
- Sean Lake (021 040 1261)
Winter Saturday afternoon walks:
- Bob Gardner (022 013 2470)
- Ray Marten (027 404 4041)
Wellington Scottish Athletics Club 