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Name: Invitational Meet
Start: 2026-4-4T09:30+12:00
End: 2026-4-4T13:00+12:00

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April

sat04apr9:30 am1:00 pmInvitational Meet

sat04apr10:00 am1:30 pmAutumn Throws Series

sat11apr10:30 am1:30 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

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Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Entries close Thursday prior to competition date. Enter by providing name, gender, and age by txt or WhatsApp message to 02102292521(2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series) or email paksenior.track@gmail.com . If you forget to register, just turn up anyway. Registrations do help us organise the event.

Eligibility: All Masters Grades, PLUS 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-24 and 25-29 year group. The Under 18’s will throw the implements as per Secondary Schools schedule. The 18+ group will throw same implements as 30 – 50 age group.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Prizegiving will follow the October event. To be eligible for a medal you need to have competed at least twice over the Series. For medals, those new to throwing or have not thrown for a while, will be graded as Novices. We award medals to both novice and experienced throwers.

RULES: NO records can be made or broken. NO mobile phones may be used during competition time. 1 warm up throw and 3 competition throws. Competitors are required to assist in officiating. Experienced throwers please help those less experienced.

Time

April 11, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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sun12apr7:00 am12:00 pmNZ Half Marathon Championships

sun12apr7:00 am1:00 pmAuckland Half Marathon Championship

wed15apr9:30 am3:00 pmAspire Cross Country Academy

sat18apr8:00 am5:00 pmNZ Mountain Running Championships

sat18apr1:00 pm3:30 pmSouthland Centennial (ACA) Cross Country Relays

May

sat02may8:00 am5:00 pmNZ Masters Marathon Championships & Rotorua Marathon

sat02may10:00 am1:30 pmAutumn Throws Series

sat02may10:30 am1:32 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

Event Details

Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Time

May 2, 2026 10:30 am - 1:32 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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sat09may2:00 pm4:30 pmGrand Prix 1 Cross Country + Grand Prix Series Entry

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+ Grand Prix Series Entry

Grand Prix Series Race 1
Senior League Race 2
Date: Saturday 9th May
Venue: Pukekohe Showgrounds

Please familiarise yourself with the rules and other Cross Country & Road information which can be found on our website here

2026 Grand Prix Series

Grand Prix 1
Saturday 9^th May, Pukekohe – click here

Grand Prix 2
Saturday 23^rd May, Pakuranga – click here

Grand Prix 3
Saturday 27^th June, Long Bay – click here

Grand Prix 4 incorporating the Athletics Auckland Cross Country Championships
Saturday 18^th July, Barry Curtis Park – click here

Grand Prix 5 incorporating the Athletics Auckland Road Race Championships
Sunday 16^th August, Bruce Pulman Park – click here

Series Entry Link
Register here to enter the 2026 Grand Prix Series (above 5 races) for a discounted fee.
You will not need to enter each race individually.
Athletes must be registered with a club for the current 2026-2027 season to enter the series.
If you are an unregistered athlete and wish to compete, you must enter via the individual event entry form. Please note that unregistered athletes cannot enter the Auckland Cross Country or Road Championships.
Entries close 11.59pm Wednesday 6^th May
No late entries will be accepted

If you do not want to enter all events, or if you are not registered with a club, you must enter each Grand Prix race separately. Please note that unregistered athletes cannot enter the Auckland Cross Country or Road Championships.
These entry forms will be online approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the race and will close at 11.59pm on the Wednesday prior.

Entry for Grand Prix Race 1 only
More information to follow

Time

May 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Location

Pukekohe A & P Showgrounds

58 Station Road, Pukekohe 2120

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sat16may2:30 pm4:30 pmOratia Junior Cross Country Relays

sat23may1:00 pm3:30 pmGrand Prix 2 Cross Country - Pakuranga

tue26may10:00 am2:00 pmCollege Sport Auckland Cross Country Championships

sat30may10:00 am1:30 pmAutumn Throws Series

sat30may10:30 am1:32 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

Event Details

Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Time

May 30, 2026 10:30 am - 1:32 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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sat30may2:00 pm4:00 pmLynndale Junior Cross Country Relays

June

sat13jun1:00 pm4:00 pmAthletics Auckland Cross Country Teams Championships

sat20jun(jun 20)9:00 amsun21(jun 21)3:00 pmNZ Secondary Schools Cross Country and Relay Championships

sat27jun10:00 am1:30 pmAutumn Throws Series

sat27jun1:30 pm3:30 pmGrand Prix 3 Cross Country - Long Bay

July

sat04jul10:00 am3:00 pmNorth Island Cross Country Championships

sat04jul10:30 am1:32 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

Event Details

Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Time

July 4, 2026 10:30 am - 1:32 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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sat18jul1:00 pm4:00 pmGrand Prix 4 - Auckland Cross Country Championships

August

sat01aug9:00 amsun02(aug 2)3:00 pmNZ Cross Country & NZ Cross Country Teams Champs

sat01aug10:30 am1:32 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

Event Details

Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Time

August 1, 2026 10:30 am - 1:32 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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sat08aug2:00 pm4:00 pmACA Pairs Cross Country Race

sun16aug11:00 am3:30 pmGrand Prix 5 - Auckland Road Race Championships

sat22aug1:30 pm4:00 pmMoire Park Trail Cross Country Relays

sat29aug9:00 am3:00 pmNZ 10km Road Championships

September

thu03sep(sep 3)9:00 amfri04(sep 4)3:00 pmNZ Secondary Schools Road Relay Festival

sat05sep(sep 5)8:00 amfri11(sep 11)4:00 pmAIMS Games

sat05sep10:30 am1:32 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

Event Details

Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Time

September 5, 2026 10:30 am - 1:32 pm(GMT+12:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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sat05sep2:00 pm4:00 pmTe Haora | The Hour Race

sat12sep9:00 am4:00 pmNZ 1 Mile Championships

sat12sep1:00 pm5:30 pmAuckland Road Relay Champs followed by Junior Prizegiving

sat19sep1:00 pm5:30 pmAuckland 5km Road Champs and Senior Prizegiving

October

sat03oct7:00 am4:00 pmNZ Road Relay Championships

sat03oct10:30 am1:32 pm2026 Pakuranga Winter Throws Pentathlon Series

Event Details

Venue: Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga

Check In 10.30am Commence Throwing: 11am.

Those new to throwing, have not thrown for a while, or have never thrown some of the implements, arrive at 10am for a quick coaching course.

Entry Fee: $10 (when you arrive) and a plate of finger food to share with others at completion of the day’s competition.

Tea and coffee provided. Traditionally competition finishes about 1.30pm and then we socialise.

Time

October 3, 2026 10:30 am - 1:32 pm(GMT+13:00)

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Lloyd Elsmore Athletics Track

36 Cascades Road

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November

sun01nov6:00 am12:30 pmAuckland Marathon Championships

sun01nov7:00 am6:00 pmNZ 100km Championships

sat07nov8:00 am5:00 pmNZ 50km Trail Championships

December

sat05dec8:00 am5:00 pmNZ Long Trail Championships & NZ 5km Champs

sun06dec7:00 am1:00 pmNZ Marathon Championships

January

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February

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March

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