Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade 10K
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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade 10 km & Kids 2.5 km
A series of seaside road running events held on the Sumner Esplanade in Christchurch. The series includes three race dates: 7 June, 5 July, and 2 August. The organisers welcome participants of all ages.
Distances
- 10 km (ages 14 and over)
- Kids 2.5 km (ages under 14; parents or caregivers may accompany children at no extra charge)
The registration area and start/finish are at the Sumner Scarborough Clock Tower, 147 Esplanade, Sumner. The course is a flat 2.5 km out-and-back on the Esplanade walkway; 2.5 km entrants complete it once and 10 km entrants complete it four times. Parking is available along the Esplanade. Pushchairs and buggies are permitted. The Esplanade remains open to the public during the event.
There is one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink. Online entries close on the Friday before each event. On-the-day entries are accepted in cash for an additional $5 late fee until shortly before the races. Standard entry fees are $25 for the 10 km and $15 for the kids 2.5 km; a youth/concession 10 km fee of $20 applies to entrants under 20 or over 65. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event. Results and race photos are posted during the week after each event. A vegetarian post-race breakfast is provided complimentary to participants; supporters may purchase it for $10.
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team is a non-profit run by the Sri Chinmoy Centre and presents the races as a service to the running community to promote self-transcendence through sport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
