Athletics Otago - Events

Winter Events - Club - Regional - NZ

There are multiple ways to get involved in the Winter Season, either as a registered club member or as community social runner or walker.  There are numerous New Zealand and Otago Championship events as well as local Otago club events.  All Otago events are open to both registered and community runners. To take an Otago Title or Trophy you need to be Registered Competitive with an Otago Club.  

For Athletics NZ & Athletics Otago Events, registered Club members receive a discounted entry fee.

 

Sat 18 March  - NZ Mountain Running Champs - Mauao Challenge - Mount Manganui​​​​​​​

Sun 26 March - NZ & Otago Trail Running Champs - 3 Peaks + 1 (55km) - ​​​​​​​Dunedin - Run by Leith Harriers - OTAGO RESULTS

Sun 26 March - 3 Peaks Mountain Race - 11km - 26km - 55km - Run by Leith Harriers - Full RESULTS

Sun 16 April - NZ Marathon Champs (Senior) - Christchurch Marathon - Christchurch - Full RESULTS

Sat 22 April - Shunters & Grunters - Handicap 4 Person Relay - Central Otago Rail Trail - Run by Hill City University - RACE REPORT - RESULTS

Sat 29 April - Lovelock Relays - 6 & 4 Person Relay 1500m - University Oval, Dunedin - Run by Hill City University - RESULTS - PHOTOS BY Pablo Rey

Fri 5 May - NZ 1 Mile Road Running Champs - Rotorua Marathon - Rotorua - RESULTS

Sat 6 May - NZ Marathon Masters Championships - Rotorua Marathon - Rotorua​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sat 6 May - Southern Lakes Half Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km Run/Walk - Wanaka - Run by Highland Events

Sat 6 May - Rotorua Ramp Run 4x400m Heats - Rotorua Marathon - Rotorua - RESULTS

Sun 7 May - Runway 5km - Rotorua Marathon - Rotorua - RESULTS

Sat 13 May - Leith Cross Country Relays & 3hour Ponydale Challenge - Dunedin Pony Club, Halfway Bush - Run by Leith Harriers - RESULTS

Sat 27 May - Combined Clubs 5x 1km Relay on Grass - Bayfield Park, Dunedin - Leith/Ariki Hosting​​​​​​​ - RESULTS

Sun 11 June - JG Barnes Cross Country - Athletics Otago Points Event - Kettle Park, Dunedin - Supported by Caversham & Ariki Clubs

ENTER HERE - START LIST with HANDICAPS - SUMMARY RESULTS - HANDICAP RACE RESULTS

Sat 17 June - NZSS Cross Country Individual Races - Massey University, Palmerston North - Run by NZ Secondary Schools Athletics Association

Sun 18 June - NZSS Cross Country Relays - Massey University, Palmerston North - Run by NZ Secondary Schools Athletics Association

Sat 24 June - Edmond Cup Cross Country - Athletics Otago Points Event - Otakou Golf Course, Dunedin - Supported by Hill City & Taieri Clubs 

ENTER HERE - Event Information - Location & Car Parking - Webscorer Results

Sun 25 June - NZ Half Marathon Champs - Wellington Marathon - Wellington - Run by MDJ Media & Events Ltd

Sat 1 July - Southland Cross Country Champs - Waimumu, Gore - Run by Southland Harriers 

Sat 15 July - Kennet Cup South Island Cross Country Chmaps) - North New Brighton, Christchurch - Run by Don Greig Racing Stables

Sun 16 July -  Otago Cross Country Champs - Athletics Otago Points Event - Chisholm Park, Dunedin - Run By Athletics Otago - ENTER HERE Start List as at 12 July

Supported by Leith & Civil Service Clubs - Includes Kids Cross Country Race for 10 years and under FREE to enter - FULL DETAILS HERE    RESULTS HERE​​​​​​​

Sat 29 July - NZ Cross Country Champs - Spa Thermal Park, Taupo - Run by Athletics NZ - Athletics Otago Expressions of Interest CLOSED

Sun 30 July - NZ Cross Country Champs Regional Relays - Spa Thermal Park , Taupo - Run by Athletics NZ

Sat 12 August -  The Winding Vine 5 Person Relay - Athletics Otago Points Event - Shared Pathway - Portobello/St Leondards, Dunedin - Run by Athletics Otago

​​​​​​​Information & Entry Link HERE - FULL RESULTS - LAP TIMES

Sat 19 August - Otago Road Champs - Athletics Otago Points Event - Cycleway Circuit towards St Leonards & Return , Dunedin - Run by Athletics Otago

Information & Entry Link HERE -  START LIST Updated Daily HERE -  RESULTS

23-26 August - The Great Naseby Waterrace (50-200mile - Naseby, Central Otago - Run by Naseby Development Charitable Trust

Sun 27 August - Kids Cross Country Series - FREE to ENTER - Rotary Park, Dunedin - Run by Ariki Harriers

Sun 10 September - NZ Road Champsionships - Venue TBC in Palmerston North, Manawatu - Run Athletics NZ

Sun 10 September - Otago Full Marathon Champs - Emerson's Dunedin Marathon - Run by Caversham Harriers

Sun 10 September - Emersons Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km - Run or Walk options - Run by Caversham Harriers

Thurs 14 September - 6:30pm - Otago Spring 3000m Challenge - Caledonian Ground - OPEN event for anyone aged 15+

Prize Money for fastest 3 males and 3 fastest females - Otago University Lovelock Medal & Certificates - Prize Giving & Supper supplied - RESULTS

Sat 23 September - Port Road Race - Athletics Otago Points Event -  Followed by Prize Giving - Shared Pathway, Dunedin - Run by Athletics Otago​​​​​​​

Information & Entry Link HERE - RESULTS

Sun 24 September - Kids Cross Country Series - FREE to ENTER - Just Turn up on the Day - Chingford Park, Dunedin - Run by Ariki Harriers

Sat 30 September - NZ Club Road Relay Champs - Loburn68 Event Website - Run by Canterbury Athletics & Athletics NZ - entires close 18 Sept

 CANCELLED - Sat 7 October - Monteiths Clyde to Alexandra Road Race - CANCELLED

Sat 7 October - OPENING DAY - Senior Track & Field - Details Pending - Caledonian Track - Dunedin

Sat 14 October - Otago Half Marathon Champs - Cross Recreation Centre Balclutha Half Marathon - Run by South Otago Athletics Club

Sat 14 October - OPENING DAY - Children's Track & Field - RIBBON DAY - Details Pending - Caledonian Track - Dunedin

Sun 15 October - NZ Long Trail Champoinships 80km - Port Hills, Christchurch - Run by Crater Rim Ultra