16th Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 100 km, 50 km & 100km Teams Races

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

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.