If you’re looking for a running club in based in Christchurch the Sumner Running club might just be for you. The club is primarily made up of members who are into Road Running, Cross Country, and Athletics as well as off road running, multisport, orienteering and all sorts of adventures. The Sumner Running Club is Christchurch’s only adventure focused Running Club.
Being a registered club, you get to compete in the excellent winter programme of cross country and road races. Races are up to 12km against the best competition in New Zealand. Guaranteed to improve your running when you head back to those multisport and endurance events.
With a proud and rich history, Sumner is a competitively social club with a superb junior section if you have children. Annual registrations start in April each year. Annual fees are approx $140, less for juniors, which covers all race fees for the Athletics Canterbury winter Programme. Great value for money when considering the number of races, club networking and opportunity to learn or share knowledge with a great bunch of people.
Members live all around Christchurch and further afield.
Joining our Club and becoming an Athletics New Zealand registered runner
Your registration fee includes:
- Fees to Athletics Canterbury and Athletics New Zealand
- Race fees for all Canterbury Cross Country winter season races
- Access to club facilities and support on race days
- Participation in the club race series – three races over the course of the season
- Registration for summer track and field events (adults only)
- Twice weekly coaching sessions (mainly for juniors but older people welcomed)
- Participation in the club’s numerous social events
Social Membership
If an adult does not want to race in the race programme but would like to be part of the club, they can join as a social runner. Cost of enrolment is $45.00.
Uniform
The club colours are navy blue with a sky blue trim, and the club uniform must be worn by athletes competing on Saturday. The singlet can be purchased from the club at a cost of $35.00. The singlet or T-Shirt is compulsory for registered athletes. Club tracksuits and beanies are also available for purchase.
Club Registration Page – click here
Loyal ex Sumner member and top surgeon Gus Jennings is doing the club proud in Aussie right now. Check out http://www.sportzhub.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9862&Itemid=1
for latest today. He’s using our lights that’s why they’re going so quick!
Hope everyone having a great holiday and summer break. Am hearing some great stories about some epic training all over the hills and backcountry. Brilliant!!
Fantastic turnout at the 5 K racing on Tuesdays! Kev counted at least 12 blue singlets all giving it death in this most excruciating of racing. All from SM to MM so come on you SW and MM there’s a challenge for you!
Great to get the new season underway at the Hagley Relay. A bit wet and grim but made for classic cross country.
I had to get off Effexor cold-turkey when my insurance coverage ended. I was also taking Welbutrin and trazadone so the withdrawal was brutal. Electric waves all over my body, feeling like ants were walking all over me, could not sit still, etc. It was really hard. I feel like that particular doctor was using me as a Guinea pig or something…Angela- can’t you off it slowly? Best of luck to you with that, hope it isn’t too hard for you