Event Info
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This event has attracted runners from local athletics clubs for years and is a great opportunity to try running across a wide variety of terrains. Open to all runners, teams from the community are very welcome to join in. We will provide you with the support you need to have a great day out.
Club runners enter via your club. Race Call link for Race secretaries
Community teams cost $20 per person for over 18 teams and $10 per person for U18. Simply turn up 30 minutes before race start and we will sign you up.
Schedule
Saturday 27 July 2024
12:45 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
Less than 30 mins from central Christchurch, 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/Finish area is in Woodend Beach Holiday Park. Camp Toilets within the camping ground are available to be used as well as public toilets by beach entrance. Parking is along Woodend Beach Rd outside the camping ground.
No Dogs allowed.