I Run the River
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About the race
I RUN the RIVER with Active CB is a community running festival held at Tasker Park on the Cooks River Path in Canterbury. The event offers four distances:
- 3 km
- 7 km
- 14 km
- 21.1 km (Half Marathon)
All courses start and finish on grass at Tasker Park and follow mainly smooth, paved riverside pathways with several footbridge crossings. The 7 km loop is used for the longer races: the 14 km is two laps of the 7 km loop and the 21.1 km is three laps. The 3 km is an out-and-back along the cycleway. Short single-file gravel sections appear on some laps. The 21.1 km entrants must be aged 16 or over and must complete the distance within three hours to receive marshal support and recorded results. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants receive an event boot bag and finishers receive a medal. Race bibs include a timing chip and a tear-off baggage tag; a gear drop area is provided near check-in. Water stations are on course at approximately 3 km, 10 km and 17 km, with additional Hurlstone Park FC stations at 5 km, 12 km and 19 km. The Run Hub at Tasker Park includes stalls, a DJ, massage services, barbecue, first aid and toilets. Limited parking is available nearby. Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club is a major sponsor. A professional photographer will capture the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
