Event Info
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This event has attracted runners from local athletics clubs for years. We want to share the fun with other runners. Make up a team from work, from your family, or from your friends. We will provide a gazebo for you to hang out in, keep your stuff safe, shelter from the weather, and meet other teams. If you have your own shelter, let us know and we will make space for you too. All the clubs bring their own tents - it adds to the carnival atmosphere.
Schedule
Saturday May 7th 2022
12:35 PM
Senior & Masters Men
Distance 4 x 4 km
12:35Â PM
Senior & Masters Women
Distance 4 x 4 km
2:35Â PM
U18 Boys & Girls
Distance 4Â x 2Â km
Event Details
ROUTE & ELEVATION
The course has undulations of up to 10m high over sand dunes as well as woodland tracks and flat areas.  Each lap is approx. 2km so adults run two laps and U18 one lap per person.
TRAIL & TERRAIN DETAILS
This course covers a wide variety of terrain in a short circuit course. It has undulating sandy dunes, winding woodland paths, some beach and a flat grass start. You will have a fast open area to end each lap and lots of running on curvy sections of trail in the woodland area. This whole area is sheltered from strong winds and is a good winter running spot for many locals.
NUMBER OF RELAY LEGS
All teams, both adult and junior teams, have 4 legs each. The difference is the length - the under 18 team runners each run a lap of 2km, whereas the seniors run 2 laps each to give a total length of 4km per leg.
Woodend Beach
Only 21 min (10.7 km) from Christchurch CBD, this run offers the opportunity to run in coastal dunes and on forest trails. While the tracks are very runnable, care will be needed due to the coastal terrain. The track narrows and winds around and has tree roots and other natural features. We consider this makes the event a true cross country trail run.
START AREA, EVENT AMENITIES & PARKING
Start area by Woodend Beach Holiday Park. Public toilets by beach entrance are available to use. Parking along Woodend Beach Rd.
No Dogs allowed.