Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Sumner Esplanade 10 km & Kids 2.5 km
Sumner Esplanade
Christchurch
Fun, family-friendly events run along the refreshing oceanside Esplanade.
Upcoming races
Race 1:
7 June
Race 2:
5 July
Race 3:
2 August
About the event
Fun, safe and family-friendly events along the scenic Sumner coastline. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities.
EVENT DETAILS
2026 series
- Race 1 – Sunday 7th June
- Race 2 – Sunday 5th July
- Race 3 – Sunday 2nd August
Enter all 3 races in the Sumner Series and receive a 10% discount! (Note: To receive the discount you must enter all 3 events before the closing date of the first event in the series).
Event options:
- 10 km (ages 14 +)
- Kids 2.5 km (ages under 14)
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 on the Esplanade walkway. 2.5 km entrants will complete the course once and 10 km entrants four times.
- There will be one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink.
- Pushchairs/buggies are permitted.
- Dogs on a short leash and under full control 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)
- 10:15 - 10 km prizegiving (time is approximate)
- 11:00 - All races cut off
Enter all 3 races in the Sumner Series and receive a 10% discount!
| Race | Standard entry | Youth/concession entry* | On the day entry (cash only) |
| Kids 2.5 km (ages under 14) | $15 | N/A | Additional $5 |
| 10 km (ages 14 +) | $25 | $20 | Additional $5 |
*Youth entry = entrants aged under 20 years on race date. Concession entry = entrants aged over 65 years on race date.
- Online entries are open until midnight the Friday before event date.
- On the day entries (cash only) are accepted with a $5 late entry fee until 15 minutes before the race starts.
- All events are open (no age groups).
- Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event.
- Results and race photos are uploaded to the website during the week after the event.
- A vegetarian 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.
