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Southland Cross-Country Champs 2024 62 Runners Took Part In This Years Champs 12 Volunteers Assisted In The Set Up And Running Of This Event By 2pm on Saturday the ice on the puddles had just thawed, the sun was shinning and the finish banner was up. 62 runners found their place on the start line, ready to race. Over fast farm tracks, across cool running streams, over logs, around (or through) the mud and up and over the hill. It was a stunning day for the Southland Cross Country Champs, and some fantastic racing was had, with more then one race category finding 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishing within seconds of each other. Thank you to all the volunteers, runners and parents who supported our Championship Event. The course was in excellent condition, the best it has been in years. There was minimal mud through the trees and everyone stayed on their feet on the downhill. Graham Hall the course designer finds something challenging for every participant in the field, and whether a runner completed one, two or three laps, everyone hurt a little. That's cross-country running a little bit of hurt for all the glory, right Hannah Hunt! There were some stacked fields, and close finishes. Under 14 boys: Flyn Webber finished less then 1 second before CJ Iversen. Under 16 boys: Hudson Roy came in 8 seconds before Cayden Sanginiti who was less then a second in front of 3rd place Lewis Blay. Senior Males: Benjamin Britton first place and a second behind him Sagar Khemani. A special mention to Dwight Grieve who placed 1st master 35-49 but also 1st to finish over the 9kms distance, crossing the finish line 30 seconds in front of Ben, and closely followed by Kelvin Meade and Jason Russel. A fantastic males 9km race.
The award for cutest age group goes to the Kirkmans, our 70+ winners, hashtag couple goals!! This years Female Shield, went to Gore Harriers thanks to some fantastic results in the 16 and under categories. The Male Shield went to St. Pauls. Congratulations to the winning clubs. Thank you to everyone who registered early, it is extra important for a championship event as runner club registration needs to be confirmed, to ensure Champ placings and Shield results. Results are up on Webscorer with adjustments to be made in relation to club registration. Photos still coming so keep an eye on Facebook.  |
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HANDY LINKS Results: https://www.webscorer.com/southlandharriers Website: https://www.sporty.co.nz/southlandharriers1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southlandharriers |
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Race 3 Shoe Clinic Series-No Watch Run Date: 20th of July, 2024 Where: Invercargill Estuary, Bond Street Car Park Time: 2pm start, please arrive early for sign in. Registration: only if you have no already registered for the series https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=347735 NO WATCH RUN is part of our Shoe Clinic Super 8 Series. The idea being that runners and walkers guess their time over a secret course and completes race without a watch. Closes to their time, wins!! Spot Prizes will be given out at the Shoe Clinic Race Series Events. Races 1-8 on the calendar. This event will also include a prize giving for the person(s) closest to their time. The costs to enter these events is:
Race 4-Shoe Clinic Series-Riverton Date: 27th of July, 2024 Where: Taramea Riverton, 244 Rocks Highway, Riverton / Aparima 9822, 50 meters past the cattle stop. No Dogs please. Time: 2pm start, please arrive early for sign in. Registration: only if you have no already registered for the series https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=347737 A mix of single track, off-road, grass and sandy track running will require you to bring your A game if you want the win! Seniors will run approximately 5.8km The costs to enter these events is: |
REMINDER TO PAY ENTRY FEES PLEASE!! Bank Account Number: Southland Harriers 03-1750-0096798-000 (please use your first initial and last name as a reference) |
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