Wallace Cross-Country & Shield Challenge Race Two, 2 May 2026.

Race 2 of a family-friendly, series of three cross-country events for runners and walkers, held at Moturoa / Rabbit Island.

Meet at the “Old Domain” lower Picnic Area. Registration is from 1.30pm - 2:15pm, race briefing 2.20pm, race start 2.30pm.

Free for everyone! All abilities are welcome. There are four entry options:

3-Laps Walkers — 5.0 km (Wallace Shield Challenge)
3-Laps Runners— 5.0 km (Wallace Shield Challenge)
2- Laps — 3.4 km
1-Lap — 1.7 km (Parents and caregivers are welcome to run with their younger children).

This is a handicap race based on times from Race 1. The slowest competitors start first at 2:30pm - the rest follow at intervals, until finally the fastest competitor starts and tries their best to catch up! The winner is the first across the Finish Line. The course is the same as for Race 1, but it is run / walked in the opposite direction. If you didn't do Race 1, no worries - there will be a start wave for you!

Wallace Shield Challenge:
Points are awarded for 3-Lap runners and 3-Lap walkers at each event and members of Waimea Harriers compete for the coveted Wallace Shield. All participants are welcome to complete the challenges and aim for series line honours.

Events in the 2026 series: 18 April, 2 May and 9 May.