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This event took place on 18 Apr, 2026 (Sat)
Saturday 18 April 2026
Wallace Shield: Race 1
Nelson, Moturoa/Rabbit Island
The race
About this course
Race 1 of the Waimea Harriers Wallace Shield series takes place at Moturoa/Rabbit Island, with the meeting point at the Old Domain Reserve. This event features a unique “guess your time” format, where participants run without watches or phones. Entrants estimate their finishing time for distances of 1.7km, 3.4km, or 5km for running, or 3.4km for walking at registration. The winner is determined by who finishes closest to their predicted time.
The atmosphere is often lively, with community involvement fostering a friendly and competitive spirit. Registration begins at 1.45pm, followed by a race briefing at 2.20pm and the race start at 2.30pm. The scenic beach course adds to the experience, providing a picturesque backdrop for participants and spectators alike.
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Distances
5K run
5km
3.4K walk
3.4km
1.7K, 3.4K or 5K run
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
Moturoa / Rabbit Island, Tasman Region 7081, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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