Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Christmas Dash - Christchurch
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About the race
The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Christmas Dash is a seasonal, family-friendly running event held in South Hagley Park, Christchurch. Races take place on marked laps within the park, with the 10 km race run over three laps and the kids event over one lap. The registration area and finish line are at the picnic area on Deans Ave, opposite Freyberg Ave; the 10 km start line is located about 400 m away near the corner of Deans and Riccarton Ave.
Event options include:
- 10 km for entrants aged 14 and over.
- Kids 3.2 km for entrants under 14; parents or caregivers may accompany children at no extra charge.
Facilities and race support include one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink, public toilets near the rugby fields and in North Hagley Park, and an open park environment during the event. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event. Results and race photos are uploaded to the organiser’s website in the week after the event.
Entry fees are tiered with standard, youth/concession, and on-the-day cash options; on-day entries incur an additional $5 fee and are accepted up to 15 minutes before the race starts. A complimentary post-race breakfast is available for participants; supporters may purchase breakfast for $10. Online entries close at midnight on the Friday before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
