Timaru Herald: Timaru running club with long history has resurgence

Timaru Herald: Timaru running club with long history has resurgence

By Chris Tobin | Timaru Herald |

A nearly 100-year-old Timaru running club is enjoying a resurgence with younger runners and others of all abilities taking up the sport.

“We cater for all, walkers, joggers and others who just want the social aspect,” Run Timaru club member Jesse Kempf said.

“A lot of people are doing what they enjoy.”

Formerly the Timaru Harrier Club, Run Timaru, a cross country, road and trail running club which operates year round but mainly in winter months, is two years away from clocking up 100 years.

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