Good news for our junior runners – the Port Hills Under 18 races have been re-scheduled and will take place on Saturday 9th October. This will be your last race for the cross-country season and a great opportunity to measure your progress from the start of the season. Races start at 2:00pm but it is a good idea to check the race website in the days leading up to the race in case there are any late changes. The information about the race can be found here.
Entries close Monday 4th October 5:00pm
With the lifting of level 3 restrictions and the re-organising of the race calendar there are a number of items to attend to in a short space of time.
The Cross Country & Road committee have worked really hard to keep as many races as possible on the calendar. There is a huge amount of work going on in the background to meet all level 2 requirements so that the races can be run safely.
Truly we are very lucky to have this group in charge of our sport. If you get the chance over the next few weeks please let them know how much you appreciate their efforts.
The Port Hills Under 18 race may still go ahead on a new date so keep an eye out for entry details.
The athletics season is also not far away and the children’s registration forms will be on the website shortly. Remember, if you registered for the cross country season this year choose the upgrade option as you have already paid your Athletics NZ fees.
The popular Governor’s Bay to Lyttelton Road Race will take place again this year under level 2 conditions. Please check the race website to get the most up to date information. It will be wise to check this again on Friday 17th Sept to confirm your start time and conditions that apply to your wave.
Entries have to be in this week as the handicappers have a huge job grading everyone according to their estimated 10k time combined with what race results this year tell them your form really is :-). Please enter your realistic 10k time in mm:ss format to help calculations eg. 29:15, 45:00, 62:45.
While you are on the website don’t forget to enter the Takahe to Akaroa relay and email Lockie at sumnerrunningclub@gmail.com if you can no longer run the Canterbury Road Champs this coming Saturday 11th Sept.
Entry deadline has been extended but is absolutely final. You miss it – don’t ask! :-)
Entries Close Sunday 12 Sept 4:00pm
Despite the current lockdown restrictions and the move to level 3 next week, the Takahe to Akaroa organizing committee are confident the race will go ahead. Last year they did an exceptional job in staging the event under level 2 conditions so hopes are high for the race to take place again this year. If all goes well it will remain the National Road Relay Championships which always makes for an exciting race in all grades.
Annette has been working on putting together a Masters Women 50+ team, and Helen and Jarrod are working on compiling the other teams. Sign up below for the October 2nd event.
Entries close 7:00pm Friday 18 September
A quick turnaround for race sign up. Entries for the Lakeside Relay are due next Monday but as the teams have to be organised by the selectors names need to be in by Sunday night. 4 person teams with the Under 16 teams running 1 lap of 2.5km and Adult teams running 2 laps for 5km. The course at Roto Kohatu is a good cross over to the road races with a fast hard packed gravel surface. Check out details of the race here. Adult teams start at 12:30pm and Under 16 at 2:30pm.
| Juniors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Mo’unga | Luke Jansen | Angus Sharpe | Finlay Sharpe | Mac Smith |
| Team Jordan | Juliet Freeman | Kate Sharpe | Millie Junge | Miriam Lemon |
| Team Havili | Caleb Jansen | Jade Majendie | Abigail Scott Douglas | Abigail Junge |
| Team Barrett | Emily Watt | Will Stapleton Coffey | Bridie McCormick | Nicola Shoeman |
| Team Bridge | Lizzie Stapleton Coffey | Eli Dimbleby | Florence McCormick | Amelie Clark |
| Reserve | Hannah Grimwood |
| Women | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW Longnames | Robyn Perkins | Helen Bealey | Annette Campbell | Christina Freeman |
| MW Shortnames | Iona Powell | Bee Ruder | Lisa Smailes | Jan Harrison |
| Men | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | Nathan Jones | David Fitch | Paul Timothy | Kevin Grimwood |
| The Seniors | Jarrod Cook | Marty Lukes | Bruce Steven | Sam Tolra |
After such a great turnout at the Kennett Cup, can we beat those numbers for the Canterbury Cross Country Championships at Halswell Quarry. This is the last of the cross country events before we move to the road based part of the season. The event date is Saturday 24 July (the last weekend of the holidays) with first race start 1:05pm. Check out the event details here.
We usually have a good representation of runners in the Canterbury team, and being so close this year we encourage you to have a look. Canterbury is keen to have full teams across the age groups, so check it out and put your nomination form in if you want to experience the camraderie and excitment of a National Championships. The club financially supports all those representing Canterbury.
Entries close Monday 19th July at 8:00pm
The Kennett Cup is considered the South Island Champs and is the first event on the calendar to offer medals. It kicks off at 1:15pm on Saturday 10th July with the U14 & U16 grades. The Ascot Park course contains steeples which allow you a slightly shorter route or you can go flatter and longer around them. More information regarding the event can be found here.
Entries need to be in by 7:00pm Monday 5th July.
The Holloway is organised by Sumner and has traditionally been one of the harder races on the calendar by being a bit longer and having ‘hills’! It’s a great course at Motukarara and ideal for mud larks if we get a bit of rain. If you intend run in a grade out side your normal age grade please write this in the comments box.
Information about the race, start times and distances, can be found here.
Entries must be in by Monday 21st June 8:00pm
The new location in Rangiora was due for its first outing last year but events led to the inaugural efforts of the North Canterbury club being cancelled, so it will be a new experience for everyone this year on the 12th June.
The 4 x 5 km relay for Masters and Seniors, and 4 x 2 km for Juniors is the familiar format used here though distances are ‘guides’. It looks like these legs might be slightly longer, but a lot faster than the sandy terrain of the Lionel Fox.
Details of the event can be found here. Parking is on Millton Ave – drive through Rangiora on Ashley Rd towards the river and look for signs.
| Grade | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Senior & Masters | 12:45 pm |
| Juniors | 2:45 pm |
Teams need to be sorted before entries are sent through to the organiser so please get your entry in before Queen’s Birthday events or travels interfere or make you forget! Last entries need to be in by
10:00pm Sunday 6th June
| Masters Women 1 | Masters Women 2 | Masters Men 1 | Senior Men 1 |
| Iona Powell | Helen Bealey | Nicholas Browne | Auren Clarke |
| Annette Campbell | Jan Harrison | Paul Timothy | Bruce Steven |
| Robyn Perkins | Birga Ruder | Sam Tolra | Julian Gudsell |
| Christina Freeman | Natasja Steenkamp | Nathan Jones | Marty Lukes |
| Under 18 Girls 1 | Under 18 Girls 2 | Under 18 Boys 1 | Under 18 Boys 2 |
| Millie Junge | Jade Majende | Juliet Freeman | Neve Majende |
| Emily Watt | Abigail Scott-Douglas | Lizzie Stapleton-Coffey | Eli Dimbleby |
| Lucy Wheeler | Kate Sharpe | Angus Sharpe | Abigail Junge |
| Nicola Schoeman | Amelie Clark | Manny Thrupp | Caleb Jansen |
Entries close Monday 17th May 7pm
The Rawhiti Cross Country Races incorporating the Jane Paterson Cup caused controversy last year when Sumner weren’t awarded the cup despite having the fastest 6 man team. This year we can confirm that masters as well as senior athletes will count for the open race so it would be good to “defend” the trophy this year. All the information and history of the event can be found here.
This year there is a short course option available for all over 18 runners. This is an Open race of 4.5km which you can choose to do if you don’t fancy the longer distance of your age grade race. Just select this on the form and we will enter you in that.
Click the button to go to the entry form.
| Age Grade | Distance | Time |
| Boys & Girls U10 & U12 | 2.3km | 1:15pm |
| Boys & Girls Walk | 2.0km | 1:15pm |
| Boys & Girls U14 & U16 | 3.0km | 1:35pm |
| Women U18 & U20 | 4.5km | 1:35pm |
| Senior Women | 6km | 1:55pm |
| Masters Women | 6km | 1:55pm |
| Open Women Short Course | 4.5km | 1:55pm |
| Men U18 | 4.5km | 2:35pm |
| Men U20 & Masters Man 80+ | 6km | 2:35pm |
| Masters Men 65-79 | 7.5km | 2:35pm |
| Senior Men & Masters Men 35-64 | 9km | 2:35pm |
| Open Men Short Course | 4.5km | 2:35pm |
Entries so far…
