Sri Chinmoy 10km & Children's 2.5km

When:Sun, 23 May 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where:Avon River
Christchurch
Contact Name:Tim Cranfield
Contact Phone:021 055 3023
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Set on a beautiful, flat and fast 3km loop around the Avon River. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities.

  • Entries are accepted up until 15 minutes before race start. On the day entries will incur a $5 late fee.
  • Registration opens at 8:15am. All athletes should report to the registration area on Avonside Drive near the eastern end of Robson Ave. Please note that Robson Ave intersects Avonside Drive at both ends.
  • The start for the 10km will be on the other side of the river to the registration area. Athletes will be asked to make their way to the start at 8:40am. The race will start at 9:00am
  • The start area for the Children's 2.5km will be near the foot bridge at the western end of the course. The children will be taken to the start at around 9:45am and will start at 9:00am.
  • All finishers will receive a certificate and a delicious breakfast.
  • The prizegiving for the Children's race will be at around 9:30am. The 10km prizegiving will be at around 10:15am. Place getters will receive medals. Please hand in your race number to be eligible for spot prizes.
  • There will be an aid station near the registration area providing water and Horley's Replace.

Greatness is a matter
Of a moment.
Goodness is the work
Of a lifetime.
Oneness is the return-journey home
Of Eternity.

Excerpt from Ten Thousand Flower Flames by Sri Chinmoy