Frequently asked questions

The course is a 2.8122km loop, 0m elevation.  Entirely concrete path, shared with locals.  The track passes between lakes, along side the avon river and through parkland. There are large mature trees which provide much shelter. 

The end of September / early October in Christchurch is our Spring Season.  The days should start to feel summery, with an average of 16 - 18 celcuis and the evenings cooler around 5 - 8 celcius. 

Sunrise will be around 5.50am and sunset around 8.30pm

Spring can be changeable weather, ranging from cooler days, southerlies, to hot warm winds.  

It is an athletes personal responsibility to ensure they have enough medical supplies for the event. This includes but not limited to, strapping tape, pain relief, sunblock, blister protection, anti chaf etc.  The local Christchurch Hospital is 5mins walk from the Event Hub. 

Road shoes!  We recommend you bring at least 2 pairs of shoes to rotate.  Bringing at least 1 pair of shoes slightly bigger than your standard fit, can help as your feet swell!  

Hagley Park is located in the Centre of Christchurch City. Within walking distance to the centre of town, River Side Markets, Botanic Gardens Christchurch City Hospital.  10 mins drive from Christchurch International Airport.  

3 Meals per day. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Snacks and Refreshements 24/7.  Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free will be catered for. 

Basic First Aid

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Tent and Stretcher* an additional cost / limited availability

Each event starts at the Hub and run a 2.12km loop, returning to through the Hub before commencing the next loop.  Every 12 hours we turn around at the Hub and run the reverse direction. 

Head Torches and First Aid Kit are you mandatory equipment and will be checked at Registration.  Head Torches will be mandatory 30mins before Sunset until 30mins after Sunrise.  

As this event is a loop course, you will be able to access your personal gear every 2km.  We suggest you bring a variety of clothing and gear for all weather eventualities. From sunny warm days, to cold wet days.  Shorts, Teeshirts, Long Pants and Tops, Thermals, Warm Jacket, Wet Weather Gear.  Socks, Shoes, Gloves, Hat, Beanie, Sunglass. Personal Medical Gear and Sanitary Products. 

Each of our Events is an Endurance Challenge - you against the clock. It is expected every athlete will have done the appropriate training for the Event they have chosen.  

It is also each individual athletes to self manage, by taking appropriate rest periods as needed. 

100%. We would love to have your friends and family come along and support. Please note that "the Hub" area will be restricted to athletes and crew only. This is to ensure athletes can easily access nutrition and supplies and keep the flow of traffic safe without over crowding. 

Yes, the course will be open to the public at all times.  We will have course markings and signs to advise the public of the Events taking place. 

No - not in NZ!  

No alcohol is to be consumed or on the course during the duration of the event. This is part of our permit, and any alcohol seen will be confiscated. 

All athletes are to remain on course, ie the 2.12km loop at all times.  When you decide to leave the course at "The Hub" for a rest or shower, we will have a notification board to advise you are off the course.  No athlete is to leave the course or Hub area without communication with the Race Director. This is an important part of our Health and Safety Plan. Any athlete found to have left the course without prior notification and consent will be removed from the race. 

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We highly recommend Insurance and have an option you can opt in to when completing your on line Entry. The insurance is through a third party, X-Cover. 

The course will be marked with directional arrows and mileage markers.

Most of the course is lit, however it is mandatory for all athletes to have a headlight with them from dusk to dawn.

The course is open to public 24/7.  We will be checking the course on foot / bike multiple times through the day and night.  We ask all athletes to be vigilant, look after each other, inform crew of anything suspicious or concerning.  We will notify relevant authorities of our Event.  

Yes you are, however it is your responsibility to be aware of your surroundings and ensure you are out of the way of the public at all times. 

Closer to the Event we will provide details. 

You will have full service for all mobile coverage on all parts of the course, so family should easily be able to contat you. The Event Directors contact details will be provided closer to the Event which can be used in an Emergency.

Yes, charging facilities will be available in The Hub.  Please ensure all devices, cables etc are clearly labelled with your name. 

Each athlete will run through "The Hub" on every loop (2.8122km).  Inside the Hub consits of a covered marquee, where there will be tressel tables with a small designated space for each athlete.  There is also a communal table, with food and drink available at all times. The marquee is a "run-through / grab & go" marquee.  If you choose to run through the marquee to grab supplies, you run in, grab, go, and run out.  This is not a stop / sit rest area.  If you do not wish to grab anything in the marquee, you can run on the path straight passed the marque. (these are parallel to each other). You will then run over a timing mat, with a 3 way timing system (floor, side and overhead antena), and video coverage.  Next to the timing mat is a timing tent, with a screen to view details.  At this point you can either continue on another loop, or exit the course at the designated sign, and enter either the Golf Club Rooms - where you can keep warm, sit down, take a short rest (no sleeping), eat.  There is also some outside seating available.  Toilet facilities are also located in the Golf Club House.  This is where you can also enter the fully fenced "resting area".  This is where your tents are set up and is a designated "quite zone". Crew are allowed in  here, but you must respect the "quiet zone" or will be asked to leave.  Main meals will be cooked in the Golf Club House, you can either choose to sit and eat in the Golf Club House, or order in the Marque and Grab and Go on your next lap. 

a communal area for Event provided Food and Refeshments, First Aid, Timing Mat and Screen and a designated area for athletes to set up there own food / aid station. The personal area will be a pre allocated small area of table, for individal items, such as food. This is not a large area and the "hub" is not available to sit and rest / sleep. The Hub is a run through marque. From the Hub you will be able to exit to your Tent and rest area. 

Just outside the Hub will be port a loos and port a showers. 

From Christchurch International Airport to Hagley Park, is 11km.  Exit Christchurch Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood taking Durey Road to Memorial Ave. Continue on Memorial Ave to Christchurch Central City, turn right only Armagh Street Bridge and you will see the Event Hub.  

Hagley Park is in the centre of Christchurch, within 5 mins walk to the City Centre.  The following larger supermarkets are any easy walking distance. 

New World, 175 Durham Street. 

Pak n Save, 297 Moorhouse Ave. 

Fresh Choice City Market, 71 Lichfield Street. 

There is a range of accommodation in Christchurch within walking distance to Hagley Park.  Below are some common accommodation sites. 

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We are offering athletes crew the option to purchase meals,  This is NZD $250 for the week or $50 per day. These must be pre ordered and an email will be sent out to all athletes.  

The Event venue is a 5min walk to the centre of Christchurch City with a number of eateries.  

Riverside Market is a short walk away and offers 7 day trading with an array of restaurants, cafes and bars.  

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided daily, along with snacks and refreshments day and night.  All dietaries as per your entry form are catered for. However if you are a picky or fussy eater, you may wish to bring some personal supplies. 

We advise all runners to prepare supplemental foods or snacks for any additional nutritional needs or restrictive diets. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served for a 2 hour period each. You can either exit the course, at the designated area, to sit and eat outside or in the Golf Club House, or you can order in the Marque, for a grab and go next lap.

How does the "Grab and Go" work. A menu will be displayed in the Marque, as you run through, you can place your order, this will be prepared by our crew and you will be able to grab and go on your next lap.  

There will always been food and drink readily available (snack options) at all times in the marque.

Athletes competing in the 6 Day Event will be able to pack in and set up from 11am on Monday 29th September 2025.

The shorter timed events (72hr, 48hr and 24hr) will be able to set up at any time from 11am on the day of your event start. 

Spots will be allocated for each athlete to set up. 

Each Event (6 Day | 72 Hour | 48 Hour | 24 Hour) has officially been certified an Awarded IAU Bronze Label.  We have also obtained additional IAU Bronze Labels for 100 Miles, 500km and 500 Miles. 

The course has been officially measured and issued with an "International Measurement Certificate" measuring 2.8122km / 0m elevation per loop.  

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