Kicking off 99th year with Brine to Wine
Harriers celebrate season opening with riverside run
Wanganui Harrier Club’s opening day was held on Saturday, April 6, with social events at the clubrooms at Victoria Park and an opportunity for members to register for the season, with runners and walkers catered for.
This was followed by the “Brine to Wine” run the next day on Sunday, April 7 — 12km from Gilberd St to Taupo Quay.
Now in its 99th year, the Wanganui Harrier Club (WHC) was established in 1925 and has had a long and proud history in the River City.
William Wallace Bramwell was one of those early pioneers and his name lives in perpetuity in the form of the Bramwell Teams Trophy, which is one of the important dates on the club calendar.
“Like all clubs, it has been through highs and lows in terms of membership and achievements but after 99 years it still remains in good heart with the membership of around 100,” said club president Paula Conder.
“The club has had numerous homes over its history, but more recently has been based at the old Wanganui Tennis Club site at Victoria Park in Parsons St. We aim to ‘Have Fun — Get Fit — Go Faster’ by running or walking.
“At WHC all walkers and runners are catered for, we have activities and events to suit all abilities. Age is no barrier, whether you are 4 or 84 and can walk or run, you will enjoy the social and competitive atmosphere. New members are always welcome.
“The Brine to Wine was a stunning day. Whanganui put on its best face, and the feedback from competitors was that they thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful riverside course,” she said.