Club races

Wellington Scottish Club races are running events organised by the club for its members during the winter season. These races are designed to be social, inclusive, and competitive at the same time, with runners of different abilities taking part together on the same course. A key feature is that most races are handicap races, meaning slower runners start first and faster runners start later based on their estimated pace. The goal is to have everyone finishing close together, which makes the racing more exciting and rewards both improvement and consistency rather than just outright speed.

Centennial Cup

The Centennial Cup (5km) and the Tearle Trophy Handicap Walk are friendly, flat races starting in Island Bay. The race is a sealed handicap, which means that we all start at the same time, but the fastest runners are given a handicap, so everyone should finish with the same (or similar) times. This is a flat 5km club race along the south coast waterfront, starting at Island Bay. This is the traditional opening race of the season

Centennial Cup details

Ballantyne Cup

The Ballantyne Cup is a 5km race along the stopbanks of the Hutt River. Organised by the Stevens family, it is famous for its subsequent morning event.   

Ballantyne Cup details

Bernie Portenski Trophy

The Bernie Portenski Memorial Cup in Titahi Bay (9.4km) is a handicapped race for all club members across Wellington to celebrate the end of the harrier season and to commemorate Bernie Portenski. Scottish members also compete on handicap for the Baudinet Cup and Ladies Open Handicap Cup. 

Bernie Portenski Trophy details