About Us
Hutt Valley Harriers is the largest running/walking club in the Hutt Valley, based in Petone, Lower Hutt. It is a friendly family-oriented club; a creche opreates on club days and we cater for all ages from primary school up to senior citizens.The basic activity of the club is the series of pack runs which are held on Saturday afternoons throughout the winter season, usually starting from Petone Cricket Clubrooms at Petone Recreation Ground at 2pm. Members are automatically registered with Athletics New Zealand, and can run representing the club at official cross country and road running championships hosted around Wellington and the country. The club also holds a series of social events. For more details on the events planned for this year, please refer to the Syllabus
To join us, fill out the Registration
Form (pdf for printing) and bring it along to the next club run.
More detailed information of interest to members and prospective members is given below.
Pack Runs
Our pack runs cater for
all ages and abilities. Packs leave the club rooms at 2:00pm.
Examples of pack run routes (pdf)
| Korokoro steps | 5.5km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Ava Bridge | 7 km | Flat | Road |
| Jubliee Park | 8.5km | Flat | Road and Trails |
| Ewen Bridge | 10.5km | Flat | Road and Trails |
| Mills Stream return Maungaraki | 10.7km | Flat and Hills | Road and Trails |
| Normandale via Harbour View | 11.5km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Normandale | 11.7km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Mills Stream return Korokoro | 12km | Flat and Hills | Road and Trails |
| Gracefield via Port Rd | 12.5km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Normandale via stopbank | 12.7km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Kennedy Good Bridge | 13.2km | Flat | Road and Trails |
| Lowry Bay via Wainui Rd | 15.5km | Flat and Hills | Road and Trails |
Club Uniforms
Uniforms are available from the club. The uniform must be worn at
interclub events.
Club Races
Participation in races is optional, but necessary to qualify for
the attendance award. The more who race the better the club spirit, and the stronger
the fellowship becomes. If you decide not to race, please advise the selectors
of your intentions prior to race days.
Note...
The Club Captain has full charge of all course and other matters
relating to runs and races. Events will be held wet or fine,
at 2.00pm unless otherwise stated. Club runs will commence at
that time, therefore members are requested to assemble at 1.45pm
to run at the set time.
Interclub and Open Races
Members may or may not wish to participate in these events, so there will always
be pack runs arranged for those not wishing to race. If you have some doubts regarding
these events, don't hesitate to ask a more experienced runner for information.
You will find that a considerable cross section of runners of varying abilities
participate in these events. A good turnout of members indicates a strong, healthy
club. Entry fees for open races will be paid by
the club for all events supported by the club (except marathons).
New Members
New members to our club are welcome, more information on what we
do is here.
Coaching
A number of coaches are active
in the club and can provide advice on injury prevention and training. The club
has a large junior training squad and will arrange travel
to junior training camps and major events throughout the season.