Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Christmas Dash - 10 km & Kids 3.2 km

Hagley Park South Christchurch

Join speedy Santa and his aid station elves at this fun and family-friendly seasonal event.

About the event

A fun and family-friendly event held in South Hagley Park.

Start time

  • 9.00am

Contact

Vajin Armstrong (race director)
027 303 9978
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EVENT DETAILS

Location:

  • The registration area and finish line is at the picnic area in South Hagley Park on Deans Ave, opposite Freyberg Ave.
  • The course is 3 laps in South Hagley Park for the 10 km race and 1 lap for the Kids 3.2 km race. See course map.
  • The start and finish line for the 10 km race is 400 m back from start line (near the corner of Deans and Riccarton Ave). Kids start and finish at the registration area.
  • The closest public toilets to the registration area are south of the registration area by the rugby fields. Closest toilets to the 10 km start line are across the road in North Hagley Park. 
  • There will be one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink.
  • Please be aware that the park will be open to the public during the event.

Event options:

  • 10 km (ages 14 and over)
  • Kids 3.2 km (ages under 14)
    • Parents or caregivers are welcome to accompany children in the 3.2 km race at no extra charge.

Schedule:

  • 08:15 - Registration and race number collection opens.
  • 08:50 - 10 km participants walk 400 m to the start line. Kids stay at the registration area.
  • 08:55 - 10 km race briefing at the start line.
  • 08:55 - Kids race briefing and warm up with Santa at the kids start line.
  • 09:00 - All races start.
  • 09:30 - Kids prizegiving with Santa (held when all participants have finished).
  • 10:30 - 10 km prizegiving.
  • 11:00 - Cut off.
Race Standard entry Youth/concession entry* On the day entry (cash only)
Kids 3.2 km (ages under 14) $15 N/A Additional $5
10 km (ages 14 +) $25 $20 Additional $5

*Youth entry = entrants aged under 20 years on race date. Concession entry = entrants aged over 65 years on race date.

  • Online entries are open until midnight the Friday before event date.
  • On the day entries (cash only) are accepted with an additional $5 late entry fee until 15 minutes before the race starts. 
  • All events are open (no age groups).
  • Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event.
  • Results and race photos are uploaded to the website during the week after the event.
  • A post-race breakfast is available from 9:30 am. The meal is complimentary for all participants. Supporters are welcome to purchase breakfast for $10.
  • The international Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team is a non-profit organisation conducted by the Sri Chinmoy Centre.
  • Our races are held as a service to the running community to promote self-transcendence through sports.
  • A competitor at any Sri Chinmoy Race across the globe can be assured of the same high standard and quality of care.