Potts Classic &
NZ Short Track Champs
17 January 2026
Main Programme from 4pm
The Potts Classic joins forces with the New Zealand Short Track Championships for 2026. Bringing New Zealand's top athletes to the sunny Hawkes Bay.
The Potts Classic is named after Allan & Sylvia Potts, two of New Zealand’s most influential athletics figures who helped to develop athletics as a leading sport in New Zealand.
There is plenty of action on and off the track for athletics fans and support crews.
Tickets are free, so there's no reason not to be there!
Grab your free tickets today!
Athlete Headliners
Meet the stars of the 2026 Potts Classic & NZ Short Track Championships
Zoe Hobbs
Sam Tanner
Sam Ruthe
Lisa Adams
Nick Palmer
Men's Shot Put
Tiaan Whelpton
Watch Live
Can't make it to the 2026 Potts Classic? Watch live and free on TVNZ+
Live from 4 PM - 17 January 2026.
Events Schedule
Pre-Program Starts from 1 PM - Main Program from 4 PM
- NZ Short Track Events
- 60m Men's & Women's
- 60m Men's & Women's Para
- 60m Hurdles Men's & Women's
- High Jump Men's & Women's
- Pole Vault Men's & Women's
- Long Jump Men's & Women's
- Long Jump Men's & Women's Para
- Triple Jump Men's & Women's
- Shot Put Men's & Women's
- Shot Put Men's & Women's Para
- Potts Classic Events
- 200m Men's & Women's
- 200m Men's & Women's Para
- 400m Men's & Women's
- 800m Men's & Women's
- 3000m Steeple Women's
- Discus Men's & Women's
- Discus Men's & Women's Para
- Hammer Men's & Women's
Be there for the Potts Classic & NZ Short Track Champs
17 JANUARY 2026
Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
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