Saturday morning: runners leave from Mitre 10 carpark 7:30am. Afterwards coffee and chat at Columbus Café.

Saturday afternoon: runners and walkers – start time 1:30pm sharp. Please refer to programme for starting point as this differs each week.

Club Events: These are held in the afternoon. Please arrive early to register in time for a 1:30pm start.

ANY CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME OR CANCELLATIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO MEMBERS AND POSTED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, OR YOU MAY PHONE GARY WHITING OR LYNDA BAYNE.

www.sporty.co.nz/runandwalkashburton 

Facebook: Run and walk Ashburton    

Please join us. All levels of fitness are catered to. 

Afternoon Programme - Runners and Walkers are invited. Unless otherwise stated, all events start at 1:30pm sharp.  Please arrive early to register for club events.

April  6

Meet at Robert Harris Car Park – 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea at RH Café.

April 13

Peel Forest Te Wanahu picnic shelter – Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House, Baring Square West at 12:45pm.  Bring your own eats to share and a flask for after.

April 20

Event: Turkey Trot – 3km Run and Walk – Argyle Park, Middle Road 1:30pm

Afternoon Tea hosted by Phil and Judith Crozier, 1 Reflection Place. Ph 308 5678. Surplus produce welcome for prizes, please bring along on the day.

April 27

Meet at Robert Harris Car Park – 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea at RH Café.

May  4

Hakatere - Dave Strong to organise. Afternoon tea to be held in the Hakatere hall afterwards. Phone 308 8700

Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 1pm. 

May  11

Hagley Memorial Relay, Christchurch – Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 11:30am.

For those not in a team, meet at Robert Harris Carpark 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea at RH Café.

May  18

South Canterbury Road Champs, Pipe Band Hall, 33 Paul St, Waimate. Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 11:15am. 

For those not wishing to travel, meet at Paul and Wendy Severins, 8 Westcott Place 1:30pm.  Phone 308 4201

May  25

Event: 5km John McGrath Memorial Trophy for walkers and the Gordon Clinton Trophy for runners, Argyle Park, Middle Road 1:30pm. Afternoon tea hosted by Shona McGrath, Flat 3, 350 Burnett St, Ph 027 427 1089        

June  1 

Hosted by Sue Connelly, 64 Wellington Street 1:30pm. Phone 027 362 8776

June  8

Event: Norrie Cup in conjunction with Club Cross Country – Hot Rod Club Rooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald 1:30pm

Timaru, Aorangi and Waimate Clubs join us for this event.

June  15

South Canterbury Cross Country, Timaru Scenic Reserve. Approximate distances: walkers 6.4km, runners 11.4km.

Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 11:30am.

For those not wishing to travel, meet at Robert Harris Car Park – 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea at RH Café.

June  21

Social: Potluck dinner and Quiz night. Mania-O-Roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue. More details closer to the time.

June  22

Hosted by Alison and John Conway, 38 Jordan Avenue, Tinwald 1:30pm. Phone 027 307 0517

June  29

Hosted by Bill and Janet Hood, 1B Carters Terrace, Tinwald 1:30pm. Phone 308 8256

July  6

Event: Handicapped Cross Country Champs – Argyle Park, Middle Road 1:30pm.  Afternoon Tea hosted by David and Lynda Bayne, 117 Pages Road.  Phone 307 7355

July  13

Wakanui Hall (beside the school)– 1:30pm. Afternoon tea to be held in the hall afterwards.

July  20

Event: Larkin Pace and Gilbert Walk - 3km, Argyle Park, Middle Road 1:30pm.  Afternoon Tea hosted by Joe and Kim Ford, 45 Chalmers Avenue. Ph 307 4361

July  27

Hosted by Dave and Viv Strong, 123 Milton Road, 

Phone 308 8700

August  3

Selwyn Sports Stadium, 70 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston. Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 12:30pm

August  10

Event: 3km Albert McIntosh Run and Strong Walk – Argyle Park, Middle Road 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea hosted by Gary and Dawn Whiting, 14 Falcon Drive. Ph 027 207 1478

August  17

Staveley – Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 12:45pm.  Afternoon tea at Staveley Café.

August  24

Event: Club Road Champs, Ashburton Business Estate, Ashford Avenue 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea hosted by Chrissie Stratford, Morris Road. Phone 021 065 3839

August  31

Mt Somers. Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House at 1pm.  Afternoon Tea at Mt Somers Pub. Bring your own eats to share, but purchase your coffee, tea, or something stronger at the bar.

September  7

Methven Walkway. Transport: leave Ashburton Court House 1pm. Afternoon tea at Methven Ópuke Thermal Pools & Spa, 35 Mt Hutt Station Road.

September  14

Battys Farm, Geraldine. Ph 027 379 9536. Transport: leave from Ashburton Court House, Baring Square West at 12:45pm.  

September  21

Loburn 68 Canterbury Road Relay

For those not in a team, meet at Robert Harris Carpark 1:30pm. Afternoon Tea at RH Café.

September  27

Club Prize Giving – Potluck Dinner at Mania-O-Roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue. More details closer to the time.              

September  28

Hosted by Andrew & Keriann Saunders, 28 Torbay Ave, Lake Hood. Ph 027 457 3572

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Subscriptions: 30.00 for adults and children under 18 years are free

Club Tshirts and singlets please contact Tam Grant via club email address

When travelling away, please contribute to petrol costs. Suggested donation of 15.00 for adults and 5.00 for children.  Please pay direct to driver.

Afternoon tea follows club run and walk each week.  Please bring a plate to share, unless being held at a cafe after.

NOTE: TO BE ELIGABLE FOR A TROPHY, EXCEPT THE TURKEY TROT, MEMBERS MUST BE FINANCIAL.