Dargaville Athletics

31/08/2026

COLGATE GAMES ARE COMING TO WHANGĀREI!

This is an amazing opportunity for our Dargaville Athletics children to experience a Track and Field competition right here in Northland.

As a club, we are starting to prepare now and would love to get an idea of how many of our athletes are interested in attending.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Please take a few minutes to complete our Expression of Interest form.
https://forms.gle/d6q839vYjRSXkxt2A

It doesn't matter if your child doesn't know exactly which events they would like to enter yet. At this stage, we are simply looking for an indication of interest so we can start planning our team and supporting our athletes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• When: January 8th- 10th
• Where: Whangārei
• Entries: Opening soon
• Entries close: Early November (no late entries are allowed)
• Event timetable: Will be released on the website before entries close, so families can see the available events and decide what their child would like to enter.

More information about the Colgate Games:
https://athletics.org.nz/event/2027-north-island-colgate-games/

We would love to see a big Dargaville Athletics team heading to Whangārei!

Please complete the Expression of Interest form when you get a chance - even if you're only thinking about attending at this stage. Your response will help us with our planning.

26/08/2026

Dargaville Athletics 2026/27 Season Registration is OPEN!

Junior athletes: Register for the full season through to 31 March 2027. Please note that our trainings will begin in Term 4. Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm.

Northland Road Relays:
We’re currently putting teams together and would love to see our members getting involved and representing Dargaville Athletics! Entry is free for registered members, but more importantly, it’s a great opportunity to get out there, be part of a team and represent our club.

We’re drafting teams now, so if you or your child would like to take part, please reach out to us and let us know!

Adults - Keen to jump in and represent Dargaville? Our Social Membership option is available for adults who’d like to get involved.

Register here:
https://regoform.mygameday.app/ #/registration-form/?orgId=PoPgQI9m7qbkhxEouI&formId=NuBN8AGXIwKoC7Ev3M

Questions? Send us a message or email [email protected].

22/08/2026

Podium performances from Dargaville athletes at the recent Northland Road Champs. Triathlete Matthew Watkins had the quickest time of the day with a casual 33min 10km. Special mention to Sophie, Nova and Charlotte for their Podiums. Well done team!!! 💪
Ruawai College
Dargaville Intermediate School

21/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to be hosting Athletics Northland Road relays for the 2026 season. It has been a long time since we have seen this event in the North and we can't wait to get racing!

Events:
Open Mens team of 4x5km
Open Women's team of 4x5km
Open mixed team of 4x5km

Junior 15&under mixed team of 4x2.5km

If your keen to get involved in a Dargaville club team please reach out, Teams have starting to be drafted and we are looking for as many Adults and Schools to get involved to take on the other clubs from around the North.

It's going to be a fun morning of racing and we will be putting our best foot forward to bring home these Northland titles
Athletics Whangarei
Riverhead Amateur Athletics Club
Northland Masters Athletics
Pakuranga Athletic Club
Athletics Bay of Islands Inc
Athletics Bream Bay Inc
Takapuna Athletics Club
Dargaville High School
Ruawai College
Dargaville Intermediate School
Otamatea High School
Athletics Auckland
Wellsford Amateur Athletic Club
Hātea Run
Owairaka Athletics

The Northland Road Relays, hosted by Dargaville Athletics and held along the river stop banks in Ruawai, is set to be the biggest team race in the region, with Northland Championship medals up for grabs!
Teams will run an out-and-back course, passing the relay baton as they push themselves to the finish line. It’s all about teamwork, speed, and representing your club in a championship event.

Sunday 20th September
10am start
Register here: https://anrr26.events.mygameday.app
Having trouble registering? Reach out for our helpful guide.

05/08/2026

Help support these athletes get to the National 2026 Aims Games Cross country. Bring on race day!!!

🏆 AIMS Games Fundraiser! 🏆
Let's support these five Dargaville Intermediate students!

👕 M***i Days
Bring $2 to support our team!

Thursday, 7th August
Thursday, 21st August

🧁 Bake Sale
Delicious treats for sale!
Slices, cakes, biscuits, and more.

Bring cash to school and help get our athletes to the AIMS Games!

17/07/2026

Congratulations to all our Dargaville Athletics members who represented us so proudly at the Northland Cross Country Championships! Well done on a fantastic day of racing—we can't wait to see what you achieve next!

🏅 Northland Cross Country Championship Results 🏅

Congratulations to all athletes who placed in the 2026 Athletics Northland Cross Country Championships!

Championship medals will be distributed to your respective clubs over the coming weeks and presented by your club.

Please note that the results published here are the Northland Championship results and include only championship distances and athletes who are registered and eligible with a Northland-affiliated athletics club. Full event results, including all participants, will be available through Athletics Whangārei.

A special congratulations to all our Northland Champions and placegetters. It was fantastic to see athletes from across the region taking part and representing their clubs with pride.

Thank you to Athletics Whangārei for hosting a great event, and to all the volunteers, officials, coaches, supporters, and families who helped make the day a success.

Well done everyone, we look forward to seeing you at the next Athletics Northland event on the 15th of August!

15/07/2026

Northland road champs are back on the calendar and they are next month in Whangarei!!!!

Northland 10km Road Race Championships | Hosted by Hatea Hātea Run

Whether you're chasing a Northland championship title, preparing for the upcoming relay season, or simply keen to get active, everyone is welcome.

Hatea Loop, Pohe Island, Whangārei
10km Road Race & Walk Championships
2.5km kids fun run
Walkers warmly welcome
Non-affiliated athletes: $10 entry

Non-affiliated athletes can compete and place in the event but are not eligible for Northland Championship titles or medals. Northland club athletes must have a current 2026/27 Athletics NZ membership to be eligible for championship titles.

Register here: https://nrc26.events.mygameday.app

11/07/2026

Today Dargaville Athletics took a strong team of 20 athletes to the 2026 Northland Club Cross Country Championships at Barge Park.

With wet underfoot conditions and plenty of mud, it made for a true cross-country course! Well done to all our athletes for their fantastic efforts.

A big thank you to Whangarei Harriers and Athletics Northland for hosting a great event!

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Marelie on placing 13th at the North Island Cross Country Championships in Taupo today!

Your consistent training and commitment over the past six months have really shown in your strong running form, and it's fantastic to see all that hard work paying off. This is a well-deserved result against some of the best competition in the country.

Keep up the great work—we are excited to see what comes next!

02/07/2026

A stunning night for our Cross Country Club Championships! 🌟
Both Juniors and Seniors were flying around the course, showcasing incredible talent and determination. Congratulations to all participants for your amazing effort!