Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade 10 km, 5 km & Kids 2.5 km

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Sumner Esplanade Christchurch

Fun, family-friendly events run along the refreshing oceanside Esplanade.

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

Contact

Granantan Boyle (race director)
021-025-77477
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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.