Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Christmas Dash - Christchurch
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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Christmas Dash - Christchurch
This seasonal, family-focused running event is held in South Hagley Park, Christchurch on 29 November. Registration and the finish area are at the picnic area on Deans Ave opposite Freyberg Ave. The 10 km course is run as three laps in South Hagley Park and the Kids 3.2 km is one lap. The 10 km start is located near the corner of Deans and Riccarton Ave, about 400 m from the registration area; children start and finish at the registration area.
Distances
- 10 km (ages 14 and over)
- Kids 3.2 km (ages under 14)
The closest public toilets to the registration area are south of that area by the rugby fields; the nearest toilets to the 10 km start are across the road in North Hagley Park. There will be one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink. The park remains open to the public during the event. Parents or caregivers may accompany children in the 3.2 km race at no extra charge.
Online entries are open until the Friday before the event; on-the-day entries are accepted for an additional $5 fee and must be paid in cash. Entry fees are $25 for the 10 km standard entry, $20 youth or concession, and $15 for the Kids 3.2 km. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event. Results and race photos are uploaded during the week after the event. A post-race breakfast is provided free for participants; supporters may purchase breakfast for $10. The event is organised by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, a non-profit group that runs races to promote self-transcendence through sport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
