Structure
As well as our annual Cross Country Champs, Whanganui High School students compete and train through the school. We have a year-round programme with emphasis on Cross Country and Conditioning during winter and Athletics in summer. The Cross Country programme caters for winter sports players.
Competitions
The WHS School Cross Country takes place on Wednesday 13 May at Whanganui High School.
Year 9 and Year 10 students will be preparing for this in PE classes.
From the school event, individuals will be selected for the Whanganui Secondary School’s competition, which takes place on Thursday 4 June.
Our most successful runners will then be invited to represent Whanganui High School at the National Secondary Schools' Cross Country event in Wellington on 20/21 June.
Training Days: Generally, Tuesday and Thursday at school from 3:15pm, with some Saturday morning trainings close to competitions.
Cost: WHS Cross Country, no charge. WSS Cross Country, $15-$20 (approx)
Teacher in Charge: Lisa Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Coaches: Greg Fromont & Elaine Baker
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Last Reviewed: February 27, 2026
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Whanganui medals at Australian Cross Country Champs
Rebecca won Gold with her NZSS Relay team in Sydney
Rebecca was the 2nd NZ runner home at Cross Country in Sydney