Get involved

There's a place for you in athletics

Whether you want to try athletics for the first time, improve your skills, compete locally, or work towards representing the Cook Islands, Athletics Cook Islands provides opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.

What you can do

Run

Sprints, hurdles, relays, middle and long distance on the track, plus road races like the Round Rarotonga Road Race.

Round Raro 2026 →

Jump

Long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault. Speed, spring and technique.

National records →

Combined events

The decathlon and heptathlon test you across running, jumping and throwing. Max Teuruaa set the Cook Islands decathlon record at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Max's decathlon record →

Para athletics

Running, jumping and throwing events for athletes with a disability. Talk to us about getting started.

Get in touch →

Kids Athletics to Masters

From the Prince of Wales Primary Schools Championships for children aged 4 to 12, through the youth grades, to Masters athletes at the National Championships.

Primary schools photos →

Train with us

Tereora Stadium
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4:30pm

What to bring: training clothes, running shoes, water bottle and plenty of energy.

Compete

Throughout the year, Athletics Cook Islands runs competitions for athletes at different ages and stages, from our Mini Competitions through to the National Youth, Open and Masters Championships.

See the competition calendar

Your pathway

  1. Get started
  2. Train
  3. Compete
  4. Develop
  5. Represent

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