The pinnacle event of our Harriers Season. The Southland Cross-Country Champs will be held in Te Anau this year.
Open to all runners and walkers. This event encompasses the Southland Club Champs, to be eligible to win club medals and trophies you must belong to a Southland Club.
RACE DATE/TIME: Saturday 19 July, 2025. The first race will start at 2pm. Please arrive early to check in, warm-up and review the course.
Race 1. 2.00pm Start: AWD, U10B&G, U12B&G, U14B&G, U16B&G, U18W.
Race 2. Approximately 2.20pm Start: U18M, Senior M&W, 35-49M&W, 50-59M&W, 60-69M&W, 70+M&W.
*NOTE: Subject to confirmation
LOCATION: Ivon Wilson Recreation Reserve. 117 Manapouri Te Anau Highway, Te Anau 9679
CATEGORIES: Masters is your age on the day. Everyone else is your age as of December 31st 2025. Example Alex turns 14 on October 25th, because he will be 14 before the end of the year he will be in the under 16 category. Any questions please send us an email.
DISTANCES: Race distances will be set as close to NZ Championships recommendations as possible. Subject to final confirmation these are currently:
AWD TBC (Athletes with Disabilities, please enter your respective age group and email southlandharriers@gmail.com so we are aware of your entry)
U10B&G 2km
U12B&G 2km
U14B&G 3km
U16B&G 4km
U18M 6km U18W 4km
U20M 6km U20W 6km
SeniorM 9km SeniorW 9km
35-49M 9km 35-49W 6km
50-59M 6km 50-59W 6km
60-69M 6km 60-69W 6km
70+M 6km 70+W 6km
*NOTE: Subject to confirmation
COST: $10 for Registered Athletics NZ Competitive Athletes, $20 for Non Registered/Social/Community Athletes. Bank Account Number: Athletics Southland 03-1750-0096798-000 (please use your first initial and last name as a reference). Please try and pay as soon as you enter.
RACE INFORMATION: Races will be held under Athletics Southland & Athletics NZ Rules for cross country events.
Championship titles will be awarded to Athletics Southland registered competitive athletes. Club uniforms are to be worn.
PRIZEGIVING: Prizegiving and afternoon team will be held at Fiordland College (4 Howden Street, Te Anau 9600) following the completion of the races. Time TBC.
Any questions or queries please contact us at southlandharriers@gmail.com