Athletics Wellington: Out of Stadia Section (Cross Country, Road, Mountain & Trail Events)
EVENTS
For weekly Local, Regional and National events information go to the Events Page HERE
A number of our clubs are involved with hosting local running events that are open to the public as well. There are interclub cross country and road running races held throughout the season for club members of all ages. These are held at a variety of venues around Wellington usually on Saturday afternoons. There are races for primary, intermediate and college ages such as under 9, under 11, under 13, under 15, under 18, under 20 plus adults grades too, from seniors through to masters. A list of Clubs can be found here
AW Major Events for Winter Season 2025 are listed Here
2025 Athletics Wellington Annual Winter Series Championship
For All Information & Updates for the 2025 Winter Series Event Click Here
WINTER SERIES RESULTS & POINTS UPDATE HERE
The Athletics Wellington Winter Series Championship is competed for over six [7] races with athletes best four [4] scoring events counting to their individual total in the series. Points Scoring Events eligible are
- Shaw Baton Relay
- University Cross Country Relay
- Vosseler Shield
- Dorne Cup
- Wellington Cross Country Championships
- Wellington 5km Road Championships
- Wellington 10km Road Championships ( Under 20 grade an above only)
Athletics Wellington Representative Teams 2025
Wellington Team for the 2025 NZ Cross Country Championships
Final Wellington Team Selections are HERE
updated @ 31 July
Through competing in Interclub events on the winter calendar youth, senior and masters athletes can earn selection to represent Athletics Wellington at a series of national level Championships. Athletics Wellington Teams are selected for the following Championships. Athletes wishing to to be considered for selection must notify Selectors by making an Expression of Interest for the desired event as outlined below.
ATHLETICS WELLINGTON OUT OF STADIA REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
> NZ Secondary School Cross Country Relay – 15 June 2025 – Whangarei, Northland
> Provisionally Selected Relay Teams Here as @ 3 June
- AW Representative Team Selection Policy for 2025 Secondary Schools Athletes for New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Relays is HERE
- Link to the Expression of Interest [EOI] for Team Selection for NZSS Cross Country Relays is HERE
> New Zealand Cross Country Championships – 2 August – Hagley Park, Christchurch, Canterbury
Further AW Team Selections will be made post the Wellington Cross Country Championships on Sunday 20 July
Athletes are reminded to make an Expression of Interest by Friday 18 July or contact one of the selectors
> New Zealand Road 10km Championships – 30 August – Cambridge, Waikato
- Athletics Wellington Representative Team Selection Policy for 2025 Cross Country and Road Nationals Championships is HERE
- Link to the Expression of Interest [EOI] for Team Selection for Athletics NZ Cross Country & Athletics NZ Road 10km Championships is HERE
Athletics Wellington Clubs
Cross Country and Road clubs are for all ages. If you’re primary, intermediate or college age it’s not too early or late to start. We have members still running into their 80s so come along and see what it’s all about.
With our harrier clubs catering for all ages and abilities, cross country is a fantastic family friendly sport. You may want to improve your fitness for specific events, such as 5km, 10km, half marathons or marathons, or just keep fit for other sports. Our clubs are there for everyone, young and old, fit or not so fit, super fast or super slow. It doesn’t matter what level you are – everyone is welcome.
Training nights, club days and interclub competitions are available throughout the winter months. Come along and give cross country and road running a go.
To find a club near you CLICK HERE.
