Open to both Community & Club Registered Runners & Walkers.

Edmond Cup Cross Country Entries Are Now Closed. Check in again in 2024.

Saturday 24 June 2023 - Otakou Golf Club - First Race 2:00pm

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Full Race Information & Program Here

Location & Information on Parking Here

Entries will close Friday 23th June at 6:00pm.  

The Edmond Cup is a Teams Race which has been run for over a Century.  The cup was donated in 1907 by Mr. Edmond who was a member of the now obsolete Otago Harrier Club.  The event has been run from several locations including Tahuna Park & Wingatui Racecourse.  For 2023 the event will be held at a new venue; The Otakou Golf Club on the Otago Peninsula.

There will be 4 km, 6 km and 8 km  races for Open Men & Open Women (U18/U20, Senior & Masters), with all athletes starting together. Separate results (including team’s races) for Men and Women will be declared. The first four Athletics New Zealand registered competitive runners from the same club to finish shall count for the team’s races. 

Community Runners are welcome to enter but are not eligable for club team placings.

There will be an open 6km walk. The walk is not judged but all entrants are expected to walk the entire distance. Running, if observed, may lead to disqualification.  The first four members from the same club will count for the team’s race.

There will be a fun run held on parts of the course for U8 Girls and Boys. Entry will be on the day, with no team’s race.

U16 run 4km.  U14 run 3km. U12 run 2km.  Please enter online.

Teams Race for U16, U14 and U12 where the first three Athletics New Zealand registered competitive runners from the same club to finish shall count for the team’s races.

Updated Entry Lists Daily. Check in Here.

Ages are taken as at 31 December 2023 except that Masters ages are on the day

Parking: There is no parking at the Otakau golf club car park as this needs to be reserved for officials and volunteers.  Car parking for athletes will be along the roadside on the boundary of the golf course, off the road and on the grass verge.  Alternatively we recommend you park in Portobello and CarPool.

Toilet and changing facilities are limited but available.

Competition Number/Bib: All athletes are required to check in 20 min prior to the start of the race to collect their race bib.  Bibs will be collected immediately after the race.  Does not apply to the U8 Fun run.

Medal, Certificate Presentations & Afternoon Tea will be held after the last event from the Golf Course Lounge. 

Athletics Otago Winter Points Event: This race attracts the following points for registered athletics Athletics Otago members; 5 points for participation, 3, 2,1 for placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd respectively.

Article added: Monday 08 May 2023