16th Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 100 km, 50 km & 100km Teams Races
2023 Athletics New Zealand 100 km & 50 km National Championships

About the event
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The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in Christchurch invites you to participate in our annual ultramarathon at Hagley Park North in Christchurch.
There are 100km and 50km races, which follow a 2.5km loop course. The 100km can be run solo, or as part of a 4 person relay team, with each team member completing 25km.
With a flat course, lap counters and aid stations well stocked with drinks and food to keep you going throughout the entire day - this race is set up for you to do the very best you can.
The 100km & 50km Races are IAU Bronze Label events and incorporate the Athletics New Zealand National 100km & 50km Championships. To be considered for Athletics New Zealand Championship titles, athletes must be registered through an affiliated athletics club in New Zealand.
Distance
100 km Individual, 100 km Teams & 50 km Individual Races
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Start time
- 7.00 am
Certification
- IAU Bronze Label Event
- World Athletics/ AIMS Certified Course
- Athletics NZ National Championships

EVENT DETAILS
Event | Bib | FirstName | LastName | Gender | Age | Club | City/ Town |
100 km Race | 1 | Vajin | Armstrong | Male | 43 | Sumner Running | Christchurch |
100 km Race | 2 | Keith | Burrows | Male | 48 | Owairaka Athletics | Auckland |
100 km Race | 3 | Jack | Brownie | Male | 28 | Christchurch | |
100 km Race | 4 | Alvirg | Busa | Male | 40 | Kapiti Running | Wellington |
100 km Race | 5 | Jack | Culshaw | Male | 19 | Christchurch | |
100 km Race | 6 | Lyndon | Dahlberg | Male | 47 | Papakura Athletic | Cable Bay |
100 km Race | 7 | Thomas | Kissel | Male | 37 | ANZ One Day | Christchurch |
100 km Race | 8 | Brian | Lyons | Male | 38 | Devonport, AUS | |
100 km Race | 9 | Jesse | Macilquham | Male | 27 | Christchurch | |
100 km Race | 14 | Corrina | Black | Female | 49 | Gold Coast, AUS | |
100 km Race | 15 | Kerrie | Hanley | Female | 49 | ANZ One Day | Timaru |
100 km Race | 16 | Shannon | Johnstone | Female | 50 | Don Grieg Stables | Christchurch |
100 km Race | 17 | Shannon-Leigh | Litt | Female | 44 | Hatea Run | Whangarei |
100 km Race | 18 | Amanda | Pavey | Female | 44 | Brisbane, AUS | |
100 km Race | 19 | Claudia | Thomson | Female | 30 | Christchurch | |
100 km Team | 20 | Alex Kelliher | Tribute Band | Christchurch | |||
100 km Team | 21 | Team G.B. | Christchurch | ||||
50 km Race | 29 | Logan | Austin | Male | 41 | Christchurch | |
50 km Race | 30 | Luke | Anderson | Male | 28 | Christchurch | |
50 km Race | 31 | Dave | Candy | Male | 59 | ANZ One Day | Christchurch |
50 km Race | 32 | Stuart | Densie | Male | 35 | ANZ One Day | Christchurch |
50 km Race | 33 | Stephen | Hanley | Male | 54 | Timaru | |
50 km Race | 34 | Bryan | McCorkindale | Male | 71 | Christchurch | |
50 km Race | 35 | Dayle | McLauchlan | Male | 43 | Sumner Running | Christchurch |
50 km Race | 36 | Dave | Shadbolt | Male | 63 | Christchurch | |
50 km Race | 37 | Jim | Styler | Male | 46 | ANZ One Day | Christchurch |
50 km Race | 38 | Hayden | Zervos | Male | 25 | Wanganui Harriers | Christchurch |
50 km Race | 39 | Allan | Staite | Male | 47 | Hatea Run | Whangarei |
50 km Race | 40 | Mel | Aitken | Female | 46 | Wellington Scottish | Wellington |
50 km Race | 41 | Mel | Botha | Female | 33 | Christchurch | |
50 km Race | 42 | Valerie | Muskett | Female | 69 | ANZ One Day | Hampden |
50 km Race | 43 | Hannah | Oldroyd | Female | 36 | Sumner Running | Kaiapoi |
50 km Race | 44 | Jaime | Stevenson | Female | 46 | Bays Athletics | Auckland |
50 km Race | 45 | Shirley | Rolston | Female | 74 | Christchurch |
Location: Hagley Park North
- All events are run on a IAAF/ AIMS certified 2.5 km asphalt loop.
- Lap counters for all athletes.
- Scoreboard updated with each lap after the first hour of the race.
- Two aid stations per lap:
- Food, snacks, water, and Horley's Replace electrolyte drink in the race village.
- Water and Horley's Replace electrolyte drink at 1.25 km.
- Equipment and supporters gear such as tents and personal nutrition/hydration stations may be set up beside the course in the race village area.
- Physical assistance and pacing:
- Pacing of an athlete by vehicles, cyclists, or by a runner not entered for the event is not permitted.
- Support crew may travel alongside an athlete for an appropriate distance to hand over nutrition or hydration, but must not complete a full lap with the athlete.
- Race number must be clearly visible to the lap counters at all times:
- Attach the number to the front and centre of the athlete's top (not to the leg or back).
- Attaching the number to a race belt is advised if the athlete will be changing clothing or removing layers.
- Prizegiving will be held on Sunday (evening of race day) at 7:30 pm at The Lotus-Heart Restaurant (363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch). Note that this is a change from previous years when prizegiving has been held in the park.
- Vegetarian post-race meal for all athletes:
- Held at The Lotus-Heart Restaurant after prizegiving.
- Please sign up during online entry or at race registration on the day.
- Complimentary for entered athletes. Supporters are welcome to purchase a meal for $20.
Events:
Individuals information:
- 100 km individuals:
- Sri Chinmoy 100 km race
- Athletics New Zealand 100 km Championships (to qualify for Athletics New Zealand titles, athletes must be registered with an Athletics New Zealand-affiliated club)
- 50 km individuals
- Sri Chinmoy 50 km race
- Athletics New Zealand 50 km Championships (to qualify for Athletics New Zealand titles, athletes must be registered with an Athletics New Zealand-affiliated club)
Teams information:
- 100 km teams
- Teams will be made up of four people, each completing 25 km.
- The team category is open and includes teams of all ages and genders.
- One runner on the course at a time.
- Runners will complete their full 25 km distance in a single running shift (this is a change from previous years).
- Runners will change over under the start line banner in front of the lap counters with a physical tag (touching hands).
- Each member of the team will receive a personalised certificate of achievement.
- 06:15 - Registration opens to collect race numbers
- 06:50 - Race briefing
- 07:00 - All races start
- 19:00 - All races cut off
- 19:30 - Prizegiving followed by post-race dinner (both held at The Lotus-Heart Restaurant)
Post-race dinner
- A vegetarian post-race dinner will be held at The Lotus-Heart Restaurant after the prizegiving (7.30 pm). Please note that this is a change from previous years when prizegiving and post-race dinner has been held in the park.
- The meal is complimentary for all participants.
- Family, friends and supporters are welcome to join for dinner for $20.
Entries
Event | Under 20 | Adult (20 to 64) | Senior (65 +) |
50 km (18 years +) | $140 | $150 | $140 |
50 km ANZ National Championships (18 years +) | $150 | $160 | $150 |
50 km ANZ National Championships + One Day ANZ Membership | $160 | $170 | $160 |
100 km (18 years +) | $190 | $200 | $190 |
100 km ANZ National Championships (18 years +) | $200 | $210 | $200 |
100 km ANZ National Championships + One Day ANZ Membership | $210 | $220 | $210 |
100km Teams (17 years +) | $240 | $250 | $240 |
Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) fees
Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) changes an additional fee for entry into the Championship events. Please select the appropriate option during online entry.
- Athletes who are currently registered with an ANZ-affiliated club: $10 (fee per registered athlete)
- Athletes who are not registered with an ANZ-affiliated club but wish to enter the ANZ Championship event: $20 (fee for one-day membership)
Entry cut-off
- Online entries close at midnight on Wednesday 1st November 2023.
- On-the-day entries are not accepted due to the preparation required for this event.
Award categories
- All races are open (no age groups).
- Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team trophies are awarded to the first three male and female runners in individual events.
- Athletics New Zealand medals are awarded to the first three ANZ-affiliated male and female runners in each event.
- A Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team trophy and individual medals for each athlete are awarded to the first-placed team.
- All individual and team participants receive a personalised certificate of achievement.
Results and photos
- Results, photos and a race report will be posted online after the event. Photos can be downloaded free of charge.
RACE RECORDS
Sri Chinmoy 100 km race
- Men's 100 km record: 7:08:37 - Martin Lukes, 2012
- Women's 100 km record: 8:15:21 - Rebecca Toomey, 2019
Sri Chinmoy 50 km race
- Men's 50 km record: 3:28:44 - Jaron Tabak, 2007 [Martin Lukes ran 50 km in 3:24:59 during 2012 100 km Race]
- Women's 50 km record: 3:36:38 - Hannah Oldroyd, 2017
Sri Chinmoy 100 km teams race
- 100 km Teams record: 6:20.35 - Coming from Behind Team, 2019
About
- 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.


