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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship

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Waituna West, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship

About the Event

The 2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship, set for August 15, 2026, in Waituna West, promises a diverse range of distances to cater to athletes of all ages and skill levels. Competitors can choose from categories including Masters Men with options for both 35-64 years (10km) and over 65 years (8km), as well as Open Walk events ranging from 3km to 10km. Additionally, the event features youth divisions starting at Under 8 with a 1km run up to Under 20 men running an 8km course.
Masters women aged 35 and over can participate in a 5km race, while senior athletes have their own 10km challenge. The championship also includes specific distances for younger competitors such as the Under 16 (5km) and Under 20 women's (5km) races, ensuring there is an option for every athlete to showcase their abilities on August 15th in Waituna West.

Races Offered

2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Masters Men 35-64 (10km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Masters Men 65+ (8km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Masters women 35+ (5km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Open Walk 10km

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Open Walk 5km

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Open walk 3km

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Senior men & women 20-34 (10km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 10 (2km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 12 (3km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 14 (3km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 16 (5km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 18 men (6km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 6K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 18 women (5km)

Aug 15, 2026

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 20 men (8km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 20 women (5km)

Aug 15, 2026

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2026 Athletics Manawatu Wanganui Road Championship - Under 8 (1km)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Waituna West.

thermostat Temperature
3.9° / 11.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
-0.2° / 7.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
7h 39m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.1 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
84.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:03
nightlight Sunset
17:38

About Waituna West

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Waituna West is a village and rural community in the Manawatū District and Manawatū-Whanganui region in New Zealand's central North Island.

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