Cross-Country and Road

Port Hills has a very strong Cross-Country and Road running section that is active year round although the competitive interclub season is through winter. As with all our Club activities everyone is catered for, from young to old and from expert to novice. There are Club runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from our clubrooms in Hansen Park where there are comfortable facilities for changing and showering as well as morning or afternoon teas. The Club also offers an extensive training programme for adults and children. For the adults there are training sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays covering the whole range from extended hill runs to speed sessions. Training is organised year round apart from a break over the summer holidays. For the children there are training runs on Sundays during the winter months.

We are active in all the Athletics Canterbury interclub competitions both cross-country and road. The various relay races including the famous Takahe to Akaroa road relay are particularly popular. As well members compete in Masters´ competitions and various Canterbury regional and national competitions. A number of these events have become a traditional part of the Club´s activities and are enjoyed as social as well as competitive occasions.

You can find out more about our activities on this website but do not hesitate to contact our secretary Peter King on 341 1154 if you need any further information.

Membership forms for new members can be downloaded here.

Peter Watts, Club Captain, Cross-Country and Road

The start of the 2008 Port Hills Club Hill Climb

Last modified 17 March 2010