Ballantyne Cup

• 7 June 2026

• 9am

• Hutt Valley High School Old Gym, near 12 St Albans Grove, Lower Hutt

After a successful resurrection in 2025, on the morning of Sunday 7 June Todd, Peter, Dani and Alan will again be hosting the traditional “Stevens invitational” Ballantyne Cup.

The Ballantyne Cup will once again be located by the mighty Hutt River, but there will be a few adjustments to the course as the Ava Railway footbridge is currently undergoing repairs. Instead, it will be a 5km loop on the stopbanks using Estuary Bridge, the golf course and Ewen Bridge. It will incorporate a range of rough gravel, smooth gravel, tarmac and grass. Runners and walkers can compete for the trophy, with the winners being closest to their handicap. The race will be timed and is designed to be the perfect primer for the Dorne Cup 6 days later.

In keeping with tradition, after the racing, a morning tea spread will be put on by the Stevens family in the old Hutt Valley High School gym on St Albans Grove (off Woburn Road).