Scarecrow Scamper Cross Country

Scarecrow Scamper Cross Country

Saturday, 16 May 2026

297 Tapawera-Baton Road, Tapawera

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The Scarecrow Scamper Cross Country on 16 May 2026 is at Martin and Jill Bonny’s farm in Tapawera, about 50km/40 minutes drive from Richmond.

The details on this page are based on the previous event and subject to change; we will update this listing as more information comes to hand.

This is a traditional rural X-country experience with 3.5km laps that will take you through private farmland, gentle hills and quite possibly some mud! All ages and abilities of runners and walkers are welcome.

There is a shorter 1.7km ‘Rascal Romp’ course for the children. Registration is on the farm at the barn from 1pm with the event briefing at 1:45pm. Walkers start at 1:45pm, all Runners start at 2pm.

This event is free to everyone, but participants are encouraged to join the Waimea Harrier club, as this is a race in their Winter Programme.

Organiser

Waimea Harriers

Distances/Events

Kids 1.7K
3.5K (1 lap)
7K (2 laps)
10.5K (3 laps)

Location map

This event is based at Martin and Jill Bonny’s farm, 297 Tapawera-Baton Road, Tapawera. Follow signage at the farm gate for parking and look out for the Waimea Harrier flag.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 4 March 2026.

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