Something for everyone!

The traditional half-marathon, that had its beginnings in the city centre, has been through a lot of transformations since the initial event forty years ago. The launch of this new event in 2017 provided something for the community of today in every sense of the word.

Based at Saxton Field on the 3rd November, the running and walking events over 2.5km, 5km, 10km and 21.1km cater for all levels of ability & fitness. Providing an event which encourages families, friends and whanau from throughout the local community to come together, improve fitness and promote healthy exercise, a unique event which ticks all the boxes. The Nelson Half has become one of the bigger participation sports events in the Top of the South.

For families, event start times are staggered throughout the morning to ensure all entrants can support each other. Having completed the event each runner or walker is rewarded with a commemorative medal to wear with pride in recognition of their efforts, as well as improved fitness and friendships to kick start the summer.