Congratulations Southland Harriers

A few of Southlands Harriers intrepid runners travelled north to Christchurch this past weekend, and competed in the New Zealand Athletics Half Marathon Championships. A massive event incorporating the Christchurch Marathon, Half Marathon Championship, 10km, 3km, kids mile and wheelchair marathon and half marathon. What an event!!

Lewis Blay and Cayden Sanginiti took Gold and Silver (Under 20's), Linda Te Anau silver (70-74), Jackie Blay silver (45-49), Jemima Tennekoon 4th (Seniors), Neville Britton 4th (60-64) and Hunter Gough 22nd (Seniors), a fantastic result Hunter considering the caliber of the senior men's category. 

Click Here for Athletics New Zealand Half Marathon Results

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR OPENING DAY?

Southland Harriers Opening Day 2026

All welcome, come and join us for the Southland Harriers Opening Day 2026 at Queens Park, Invercargill. Wether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for an active afternoon out with the family, everyone is welcome to join us, for a 3km lap around Queens Park. How many laps and how far you choose. 1lap= 3km, 2laps= 6km or 3laps= 9kms. 
 

This is a free event, and afterwards we offer all participants a free drink or ice-block at the Cheeky Llama. This is a chance for you to have a chat to a Southland Harrier and find out what our running/walking season is all about. 
 

Please arrive at 1:30 for check in and a sharp 2pm start.

If you decided to change your distance on the day, no worries, just let us know so we can ensure accurate results.

See you there!!

Registration Link: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=424858

Any questions please feel free to email us at southlandharriers@gmail.com

Wanted- Photographer

We are looking for a photographer or two for the season. If you are handy with a lens or a cellphone, and are happy to snap a few photos for us at events, let us know.