The Nelson Half

Held on the first Sunday of November, the running and walking events are over 2.5km, 5km, 10km and 21.1km catering for all levels of ability from beginners and recreational athletes to serious competitors.

An event which encourages families, friends, and whanau to come together, improve fitness, and promote healthy exercise. This is one of the larger participation sports events in the Top of the South, run on a scenic, flat course around the walkways of Stoke and Richmond's Taste Trail, open to all runners and walkers with a distance to suit the whole family. Half marathon, 10km, TBI Health 5km, and 2.5km fun run & walk.

Run on a scenic, flat course around the walkways of Stoke and Richmond Taste Trail, open to all runners and walkers, a distance to suit the whole family. Ideal for all abilities from beginners and recreational athletes to serious competitors. Everyone gets a finishers medal.