Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Ultramarathon

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Ultramarathon - Hagley Park North, Christchurch (1 November 2026)

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team presents the 19th edition of the Self-Transcendence Ultramarathon at Hagley Park North. The event includes certified road races held on a flat, World Athletics / AIMS certified 2.5 km asphalt loop with lap counters and a race village.

Distances

• 100 km individual
• 50 km individual
• 100 km teams (4-person relay, each member completes 25 km)

Lap counters record laps for all athletes and a scoreboard is updated after the first hour. Aid stations in the race village provide food, snacks, water and a PURE electrolyte drink. Supporter equipment such as tents and tables may be set up beside the course in the race village area.

Rules outlined for physical assistance include no pacing by vehicles, cyclists or non-entered runners; support crew may hand over nutrition but must not complete a full lap with an athlete. Race numbers must be visible front and centre on the athlete's top; a race belt is advised for clothing changes.

The 100 km is an IAU Bronze Label event and incorporates the Athletics New Zealand 100 km National Championships. To be eligible for ANZ championship titles, athletes must be registered with an Athletics NZ-affiliated club or use the one-day ANZ membership option (one-time use). ANZ charges an additional fee for championship entry.

Entry fees include a 50 km fee of $150, 100 km from $200, 100 km ANZ championship options from $225, and a 100 km team fee of $250. Individual entrants under 20 and over 65 receive a 5% discount. Prizegiving and a vegetarian post-race dinner are held in the evening at The Lotus-Heart Restaurant; participants receive a complimentary meal with their race number and supporters may join for a fee. Results and photos are published online after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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