EVENTS WINTER | Athletics Tasman

SATURDAY 27 JUNE | The Kingsland Classic

A hill challenge for runners and walkers of all ages. Three course options each heading up the Easby Park access road and returning down the Escalator multi-use track.

More info: https://qrto.to/dbaec440

Start Location: Easby Park, Richmond

When: Mass start at 2pm

Registration: Open from 1pm

Trail Maps

Hosted by Athletics Richmond

SATURDAY 4 JULY | Marlborough Nelson Combined Cross Country

All welcome! This is a combined event with Nelson and Waimea clubs.

All abilities welcome with distances from 2km to 10km depending on age. Children are very welcome. This is a cross country and there are creek crossings – definitely a trail shoe event! Heads up – due the course featuring creek crossings there may be a cancellation if we get heavy rain prior. Please check the website and Facebook.

Location: Kaituna Ridges, 76 Readers Road, Havelock

Time: 1:40pm for a 2:00pm start

Entry: Enter on the day

After: Trout Bar, Pelorus Tavern, Canvastown for drinks, nibbles, and a chat: https://www.pelorustaverntrouthotel.com/

Hosted by Marlborough Harriers

SATURDAY 11 JULY | Nelson Marathon ($)

Nelson

Nelson Marathon Website

SATURDAY 18 JULY | Tasman Cross Country Championships

Location: Saxton Field - Harakeke Green (Near cricket nets)

Start time: 2.30pm - mass start

Registration opens: 1.45pm

Distances:

Each lap is 2km

U10, U12, U14: 2km

U16: 4km

U18 Women: 4km

U18 Men, U20 Women, Masters Women 35+, Masters Men 65+: 6km

U20 Men & Masters Men 35 – 64: 8km

Senior Men & Women: 10km

Walkers: 4km

Please note, in order to be eligible for the podium for the Tasman Champs, you will need to be a current competitive member of an Athletics Tasman affiliated club.

Spikes are appropriate for this course.

Hosted by Athletics Nelson

SATURDAY 25 JULY | Aniseed Ascent Trail Fundraiser ($)

Location: Aniseed Valley

Start time: 9am

The Aniseed Ascent, a unique trail race set in the rugged beauty of the Aniseed Valley.

Starting at the iconic Twin Bridges, this event takes runners deep into the heart of the Tasman Pine Forests estate, where private dirt forestry roads wind their way through a dramatic landscape of pine-clad hills and unique terrain.

Two Courses 10km & 20km - Both routes climb steadily through a mixed age class of pine forests and offer sweeping views and a true sense of backcountry isolation. In the realm of trail running, the course is fast, with 100% of the course being on dirt forestry roads, but it demands respect, especially on the long Meads Rd climb.

The Aniseed Ascent is an exclusive chance to race on land not normally open to the public, making it a must-do for trail runners looking to test themselves on scenic and seldom-trodden ground.

More info and entry https://www.aniseedascent.co.nz/home

Fundraiser for Leo Croxford - The event is a fundraiser for Leo Croxford to travel to the US for treatment for an auto immune disorder called SASH3. 100% of your entry fee will go to Leo.

Hosted by Athletics Nelson

SATURDAY 1 AUGUST | Sprig & Fern 10km ($)

Richmond

Hosted by Waimea Harriers

SATURDAY 1 AUGUST | NZ Cross Country Championships ($)

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

Qualification: There is no official qualification race to be selected for the Tasman team at this stage.

Uniform: 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.

Twilight Relay: 4 x 2000m club relay. Running order is male, female, male, female.

Clubs can combine to enter a team, however you must ensure that you indicate that this is a non championship team when entering and teams will not be eligible for medals. You can also enter a non-championship team if there is an incorrect gender split (e.g. 1 male, 3 females) or incorrect ages within a team.

Club administrators must enter their teams.

More info: Athletics NZ Website

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST | Cable Bay Cross Country

Location: Cable Bay - Meet at the Adventure Park, Cable Bay Road

Start time: 2.30pm

Distances:
Juniors - 2km or 4kmSeniors - 4km, 6km or 8km

Hosted by Athletics Nelson

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST | Tasman Road Championships

Location: Sovereign St, The Wood, Nelson

Timings

1.30pm: Registration opens

2pm: Walkers and early runners start

2.20pm: Registration closes

2.30pm: 5km and 10km races start

3pm: 1km and 3km races start

Prizegiving will be held on the grass by the finish line once the last competitor has finished and results have been confirmed.

Tasman Championships Distances

All U10: 1km (untimed, placing only)
U12 & U14: 3km (untimed, placing only)
U16, U18, U20: 5km (timed)
Seniors (20 and over), all masters age categories, walkers: 10km (timed)

If you wish to be eligible for the Tasman Championships, you will need to be an active member of an Athletics Tasman affiliated club (Athletics Richmond, Athletics Nelson, Takaka Athletics, Marlborough Athletics) and compete in the distance assigned to your age group. Athletes over the age of 15 who do not wish to be part of the Tasman Champs can compete in either the 5km or 10km and athletes 15 and under can compete in the 3km or 1km.

Courses

1km and 3km races will be solely on the bike path. Parents may participate with their child.

The 5km and 10km course crosses driveways and a road. Road crossing will have a marshal for assistance. Competitors must give way to vehicles at all times.

Hosted by Athletics Nelson