17th Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 100 km, 50 km & 100 km Teams Races :: 03 Nov 2024

Location 

Hagley Park North

Event information

• 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.
• Aid station providing food, snacks, water, and Horley's Replace electrolyte drink in the race village.
• Equipment and supporter gear such as tents and tables for personal nutrition/hydration 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.

Schedule

• 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.

Events:

• 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)

• 100 km teams:
  • 4-person open team (no age or gender categories).
  • Each team member must be aged 17 years or over on race day.
  • Four race numbers per team will be provided. 
  • Each team member must complete 25 km continuously and then tag the next runner under the start/finish banner.
  • The no pacing rule applies as for the individual events.
  • Team laps will be counted by the lap counters. 
  • An official total team time will be given. Team members who want a time for their individual 25 km should time themselves.

Enter Online

Entries

Discounts

Individual entrants aged under 20 and over 65 on race day receive a 5% discount off their entry fee.

Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) fees

Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) charges an additional fee for entry into the ANZ 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 30th October 2024.
• 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.

100 km race

• Men's 100 km course record: 7:05:46 - Vajin Armstrong, 2023
• Women's 100 km course record: 8:15:21 - Rebecca Toomey, 2019

50 km race

• Men's 50 km course record: 3:15:38 - Dayle McLaughlan, 2023
• Women's 50 km course record: 3:23:31 - Hannah Oldroyd, 2023

100 km teams race

• 100 km Teams course record: 5:53.46 - Alex Kelliher Tribute Band, 2023

• 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.