Pak'nsave
Cooks
international Classic 2026

24 January 2026
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The iconic Cooks Gardens is the second stop on the 2026 Summer Circuit!
The home of the Mile, the PAK'nSAVE Cooks International Classic brings legends and rising stars to Whanganui!

A fun-filled evening of athletics for the whole whānau to enjoy this summer!

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 2025's Stars at the PAK'nSAVE Cooks Classic

Olympian & No.3 All Time NZ - Men's Mile

Sam Tanner

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2024 Olympic Men's High Jump Gold Medalist

Hamish Kerr

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2024 Paralympic 200m T47 Champion

Anna Grimaldi

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3 x Australian Olympian

Linden Hall

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Australian Paralympian

Jaryd Clifford

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World U20 Triple Jump Champion

Ethan Olivier

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NZ Olympian

Lauren Bruce

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Australian Elite Miler

Izzy Thornton-Bott
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Cooks Classic 2026

24 January 2026
Cooks Gardens, Whanganui

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For Athlete information, including entries and entry standards, please visit the 2025 event listing.

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