Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Ultramarathon
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About the race
The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Ultramarathon is a multi-event endurance meeting held at Hagley Park North in Christchurch. The ultramarathon races use a World Athletics / AIMS certified 2.5 km asphalt loop with lap counters, a scoreboard updated during the race, and an aid station supplying food, snacks, water and PURE electrolyte drink in the race village. Supporter gear such as tents and tables may be set up beside the course in the race village area.
The event programme includes individual and team ultramarathon races and Athletics New Zealand championship races for both ultrarunning and road race walking. Key features and rules include visible race numbers at the front of the athlete, no pacing by vehicles or non-entered runners, and limits on how support crews may accompany athletes. Team relay entries comprise four-person open teams with each member running 25 km continuously and tagging the next runner under the start/finish banner. Prizegiving and a vegetarian post-race dinner follow the event; the meal is complimentary for participants with their race number.
Distances offered:
- 100 km individual and 4-person team relay
- 50 km individual
- Race walk: 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km (Under 18)
The 100 km event carries IAU Bronze Label status and incorporates the Athletics New Zealand 100 km Championships; Athletics New Zealand eligibility requires club registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
