Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade 10 km, 5 km & Kids 2.5 km
Sumner Esplanade
Christchurch
Fun, family-friendly events run along the refreshing oceanside Esplanade.

Upcoming races
About the event
Fun, safe and family-friendly events along the scenic Sumner coastline. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities.
Start time
- All Races - Sundays 9.00 am
EVENT DETAILS
Enter online:
Event options:
- 10 km (ages 14 +)
- 5 km (ages 13 +)
- Kids 2.5 km (ages under 13)
Parents or caregivers are welcome to accompany children in the 2.5 km race at no extra charge.
Location and course information:
- The registration area and start/finish line is at the Sumner Scarborough Clock Tower, 147 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch.
- Parking is available along the Esplanade.
- The course is a flat 2.5 km out-and-back loop on the Esplanade walkway. 2.5 km entrants will complete the course once, 5 km entrants twice and 10 km entrants four times.
- There will be one aid station offering water and Horley's Replace electrolyte drink.
- Pushchairs/buggies are permitted.
- Please be aware that the Esplanade will be open to the public during the event.
Schedule:
- 08:15 - Registration and race number collection opens
- 08:55 - Race briefing at the start line
- 09:00 - All races start
- 09:30 - Kids race prizegiving (time is approximate)
- 10:30 - 10 km and 5 km prizegiving (time is approximate)
- 11:00 - All races cut off
Distance |
Youth | Adult | Concession | On the day entry (cash only) |
Kids 2.5 km (under 13) | $15 | N/A | N/A | +$5 |
5 km (13 +) | $15 | $20 | $15 | +$5 |
10 km (14 +) | $20 | $25 | $20 | +$5 |
- Youth entry is valid for entrants aged under 20 years of age on race date.
- Concession entry for holders of current student ID, community services card, or aged 65 and over.
- Online entries are open until midnight the Friday before event date.
- On the day entries (cash only) are accepted with a $5.00 late entry fee until 15 minutes before the race starts.
Enter online:
- All events are open (no age groups).
- Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event.
- Certificates are available for all participants after the race.
- 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.



About the Organisers

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
Serving the running community for over 40 years...

Team Founder Sri Chinmoy
A lifelong advocate of fitness and self-transcendence...