Athletics Tasman

Athletics in the top of the south

Athletics Tasman brings together athletes of all ages and abilities across the Tasman region. From tamariki learning new skills, to social and masters athletes chasing personal goals, and national representatives competing at the highest level, we provide opportunities to run, jump, throw, wheel and walk in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment.

What we offer

Athletics Tasman offers a variety of athletics programs for all ages.

Children's Clubs

Come join the fun! We’ve got five children’s athletics clubs across the Tasman region, from Marlborough to Tākaka.

Coaching

Connect with our Athletics NZ registered coaches.

Senior & Masters

Competitions and coaching for senior and master aged athletes of all levels.

Out of Stadia

Join us for a variety of cross country, road & trail events over the winter.

Latest NEWS

Athletics NZ Cross Country Championships

1 August 2026 | North Hagley Park, Christchurch

The 2026 Athletics New Zealand Cross Country and Relay Championships are heading to Christchurch's North Hagley Park.

Returning for its second year, the championship course incorporates sections of the Hagley Golf Course and has been designed to bring the racing closer to spectators. Located in the heart of the Garden City, the course offers plenty of opportunities to follow the action and watch the country's best athletes go head-to-head.

Entries

Standard entries close: 11.59pm, 20 July 2026 (including the deadline for names to be printed on race bibs)
Late entries close: 11.59pm, 24 July 2026

Athletics Tasman Athletes

If you are a member of an Athletics Tasman-affiliated club and plan to compete at the National Championships, you will be required to represent the Tasman Centre and wear the official Tasman uniform during competition.

If you do not currently have a Tasman singlet, please contact annika@athletics.org.nz to arrange one before the event.

NZ Track & Field Championships Wrap Up

Congratulations to our Tasman athletes who competed at the NZ Track and Field Championships in Auckland!

Josh Mitchell - 1st U18 long jump (pb), 4th U18 200m

Marlin Brown - 1st U18 High Jump (pb) & 5th 110m Hurdles

James Hansen - 3rd SM 400m Hurdles & 16th SM 400m

Dale Arbuckle - 10th SM High Jump

Noah Lausen - 10th SM 800m (pb)

Francesca Denny - 11th U16 100m & U16 200m

Remy Le Brun - 23rd SM 100m

Congratulations all!

Athletics Tasman Board Members Appointed

We are pleased to introduce the members of the first Athletics Tasman Board:

Dave Dunbar (Chair)
Anita Currie
Kathy Dunbar
Dan Mahoney

The appointed members bring an outstanding breadth of expertise across marketing and communications, governance and leadership, business, local government and council relationships, health and safety, and a deep knowledge of athletics.