Leith Harbour Free

The 45th Leith Harbour Free takes place at 6pm Thursday, 30 March 2023 on Course 1

This will be the 45th running of this monthly free and friendly community time trial. Course 1. Start/Finish – opposite the Kayak Club, corner Neptune & Magnet Streets, Dunedin on an out and back course along the West Harbour Cycle/Walk Way.  This is a wheelchair and pram friendly event. See you there!

The 40th 3 Peaks Mountain Race, 26 March 2023 featuring the NZ Short Course Trail Running Champs 55km 3 Peaks + 1

For 2023 Results link >> Results 2023

Weston Hill rewrites the record books at New Zealand Trail Running Championships

Visit the website by clicking the image above for further information and facebook link for live results on this iconic event. There was a quality lineup of national and international trail running stars and over 500 entrants in the 55km, 26km and 11km events. 

Summer Vibes – It’s been hot out there, and we’ve definitely made the most of it! 

As we bid farewell to 2022 and welcome 2023, Leith Lasses are set for a year of motivation and positive challenges ahead. As you will have seen we are kicking off the year with the introduction of a points-based yearlong competition (details on page 5 of latest newsletter). Not only will we be head-to-head with each other to bag the points, but our fantastic Leith Lads will also be hard at it in the challenge too. We will update you all with the average points across the board for the Lasses vs Lads. So make sure you enter and clock up the points to keep those Lads grounded.  Read all about this and much more in the latest Leith Lasses Newsletter

Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships, 2 to 5 March 2023

The main event in New Zealand for the track and field season is the Athletics New Zealand Track & Field Championship.  This was held at Newton Park, Wellington. Otago had a 52 contingent in this event and they did amazingly well over the 4 days of competition.  Results will be available soon!  Leith’s Don Bate officiated over the 4 days.  Read more by clicking on link above

Otago Senior Interclub Track & Field, Sat 25 Feb 2023

On Saturday at the Senior Interclub Track & Field Meeting at the Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin, New Leith member Ash Dustow ran in the 3000m and finished with an excellent 12 minutes 28.53 seconds in the Men’s 65-69 grade.  The NZ Track & Field Champs in Wellington take place from 4 to 5 March, Newton Park, Wellington, with the last Senior Otago Interclub taking place on the 25 March 2023

Queenstown Marathon, Saturday 19 November 2022

Leith had three athletes taking part in this popular event.  With plenty of options such as the full marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km, there was a distance for everyone to choose from.  Leith’s Nick Bathgate had an excellent run finishing 8th overall in the full marathon.  Rachel McKinney and Kate Roberts were also out there and competed in the half-marathon. See how the the Leith athletes did in the full and half marathon

Otago Senior Interclub Track & Field, 1pm Sat 18 Feb 2023

New Leith Athletics member Yvonne Mitchell enjoyed her first time out competing at the Senior Interclub Track and Field on Saturday afternoon. She competed in the 100m and the 400m sprint races finishing first in the Women 20-34 grade in both of them. 

Otago Spring 3000m Track Challenge Friday 23 Sep 2022

Eventual winner, Leith’s Janus Staufenberg leads the large field at the end of the first lap. Chris Sole gives them their lap times. Leith’s Olivia Thornbury wins the Women’s 3000m & Corey Lewis hits a PB. See the short video clip of the end of the first lap

The Monteith’s Clyde to Alexandra, 10km Event, Saturday 27 August 2022, Alexandra, Central Otago

Janus Staufenberg and Oliva Thornbury excelled at the Monteith’s Clyde to Alexandra, 10km event, on Saturday 27 August 2022

Edmond Cup, Saturday 25 June 2022 – Read more

Corey Lewis was the first Leith runner across the line in the 5km finishing 6th overall and 5th Senior Man in 17 minutes 10 seconds. Danny Baillie was the next Leith runner finishing 10th overall and winning the Masters Men’s 50+ title in 17 minutes 57 seconds. Christine Montgomery had a comfortable win in the Women’s 50+ grade in the 5km race in 23 minutes 30 seconds – Read More

Register with Leith Athletics from April 2022 for the April 2022 to March 2023 season

If you love road running, track athletics, cross country running, mountain running and trail running, then Leith is the club for you. Click on image above to learn more

Pigs Backyard Ultra, starts 10am Sat 4 Feb 2023, Silverstream reserve, Whare Flat, Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand

Shannon Rhodes from Rolleston outlasted everyone to win this event.  The Pigs Backyard Ultra is run in the wonderful natural beauty of Silverstream reserve, Dunedin. The loop includes a trail beside a water race, a bit of mud, a few stream crossings, loads of native NZ bush and occasionally some wild pigs. Funds raised will go towards Otago Youth Wellness Trust supporting young people with multiple needs to live and participate fully in their community. Read more about this unique event and the breakdown of Shannon’s winning effort

Training at the Caledonian with Chris Sole, from about 5.20pm. All welcome

Club coach and President Chris Sole organises training and social runs on a weekly basis. Runners of all abilities are welcome >> Training

Otago 10,000m Champs Saturday, 29 October 2022

Glen Chisholm represented Leith in the Otago 10,000m Champs and put in a fine performance on a very hot and humid day. He never gave up trying for an overall win in this prestigious event, with early leaders Caversham’s Senior Male runner Jonah Smith and non-club member Men 18-19 grade runner Dan Hayman setting the early pace. Glen Chisholm and Hill City University’s Simon Rhodes were going toe to toe in the chasing group.  Read what happened next by clicking on image above

Chris Sole awarded the Sport Otago Trophy for contribution to athletics in 2021/22

Leith members turned up in numbers on Friday evening 6 May 2022 at the Otago Polytechnic Hub to see Club President Chris Sole being awarded this prestigious trophy >> Otago Awards Report

A happy bunch of Leith runners after the running of the Cross Recreation Centre Balclutha Half Marathon on Saturday 15 October 2022

Corey Lewis finished third, Simon Leaning won the Master Men’s 50+ title, Mandy Lowther was second in the Senior Women’s.  Read about how they all did in this iconic Otago event

SOUTHLAND CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS, Saturday 2 July 2022

Photo credit Ian and Bronwyn Densie. Don Bate with hands on hips at the start of the race.   This is a great event and we will endeavour to get as many Leith athletes as possible to run it in 2023

Matthew Adams wins the Ponydale Challenge breaking Chris Bisley’s record

Matthew Adams had a great run at the Ponydale Challenge on Saturday 21 May 2022 at the Dunedin Pony Club grounds >> Ponydale Challenge

Corey Lewis heading up the hill at the NZ Mountain Running Champs, 20 Aug 2022

Christine Montgomery won the silver medal and Andrew Lonie won a bronze medal in their grades. Read all about it by clicking on the image above

Cavvy’s Cheryl Kelly & Leith’s Rachel McKinney at the Selwyn Marathon, Sun 5 June 2022

Well done to Leith’s Rachael McKinney who finished the Half-Marathon in 1 hour 55 minutes 7 seconds and was 3rd in the Master Women’s 50-59 grade, read her story>> Selwyn Marathon 2022

Calendar

< March 2023 >
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    1 2Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships all day
For full details on this event, please click on link
Newton Park, Wellington Map
3Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships all day
For full details on this event, please click on link
Newton Park, Wellington Map
4Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships all day
For full details on this event, please click on link
Newton Park, Wellington Map
5Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships all day
For full details on this event, please click on link
Newton Park, Wellington Map
6 7Leith Tuesday Training at 5:30 pm
Spring/Summer training sessions at the Caledonian Ground, Logan Park. Warm up on the track or surrounding fields or run to start at 5.30pm. Training sessions done on the Caledonian Track
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin Map
8 9 10 11Elimination Mile and Handicapped 5000m at 5:30 pm
Event by Hill City - University Athletic Club, Lili Ovendale and 2 others
Event 1: Elimination Mile. Male and female races. At the end of every lap, the last runner to cross the line is eliminated. Any lapped runners are also eliminated.
Event 2: Handicapped 5000m. Submit 5000m times based on estimated current form. Organisers stagger the start time so everyone should finish close together
Entry is free and on the day- just turn up!
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin Map
12Orientation Run for the 26km 3 Peaks Mountain Race from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Meet at 9am at the corner of Willowbank St and George St, Woodhaugh Gardens, Dunedin. Run up Leith Valley to join the second part of the 26km course (and last 2 legs of 55km). Up Leith Valley to turn off over bridge into City Forest section. Over Mt Cargill and down to race finish at Chingford Park. Then run down road back to the start. Approximately 22km. We will also have race leaders at the back of the pack keeping everyone safe and ensuring that the slower runners do not get left behind. It is not a race, it is a leisurely run where we can enjoy the spectacular scenery and get to know the course and have fun at the same time You will need to be self-sufficient with water, food and warm gear
corner Willowbank Street and George Street, Dunedin Map
13 14Leith Tuesday Training at 5:30 pm
Spring/Summer training sessions at the Caledonian Ground, Logan Park. Warm up on the track or surrounding fields or run to start at 5.30pm. Training sessions done on the Caledonian Track
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin Map
15 16 17 18Ravensbourne Relay at 1:30 pm
Event by Hill City - University Athletic Club, Lili Ovendale and 2 others
Ravensbourne Relay: Four runners per team, 3.4km laps.
Starting near the Neptune St entrance to Magnet St (behind the stadium), the course continues North East along the Ravensbourne cycleway until the pedestrian over bridge/ railway crossing. The run then returns back to the start/ changeover area the same way.
Entry is free and on the day- just turn up!
Magnet Street, Dunedin Map
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20 21Leith Tuesday Training at 5:30 pm
Spring/Summer training sessions at the Caledonian Ground, Logan Park. Warm up on the track or surrounding fields or run to start at 5.30pm. Training sessions done on the Caledonian Track
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin Map
22 23 24 25Otago Senior Interclub Meeting from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Track 1/Field 1 (modified), Masters Weight Pentathlon Otago Champs. For full info and entry see details
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin Map
2640th 3 Peaks Mountain Race all day
Incorporates the New Zealand Short Course Trail Running Champs 55km 3 Peaks + 1
The big day is almost here. The excitement is getting to fever pitch. National and international trail running stars will be out there on the day vying for the podium finishes. Many in the field pursuing their own personal goals. Over 500 entrants now over the three events, 55km, 26km and 11km.
Chingford Park, Dunedin Map
27 28Leith Tuesday Training at 5:30 pm
Spring/Summer training sessions at the Caledonian Ground, Logan Park. Warm up on the track or surrounding fields or run to start at 5.30pm. Training sessions done on the Caledonian Track
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park, Dunedin Map
29 30Leith Harbour Free 5/10km # 45 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Course 1 start/finish opposite the Kayak Club - corner Neptune & Magnet Streets, for a free community time trial along the West Harbour Cycle and Walkway, all welcome and it is free. Wheelchair and pram friendly. Run the 10km, or run/walk the 5km
corner Magnet and Neptune Streets, Dunedin Map
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