Hundreds of individuals hit the pavement in Christchurch on a heat and sunny Sunday morning for the FreshChoice City2Surf enjoyable run.
The 6km and 12km programs began at Porrit Park and Latimer Sq., then adopted the Metropolis to Sea Pathway alongside the Avon River to the end line at Rawhiti Area, New Brighton.
The climate was excellent with 20 deg C for the charity fundraiser. The occasion partnered with Hato Hone St John this 12 months as its official charity.
Dozens of prizes got away, and the individuals stayed energised because of some thrilling new options like prize archways alongside the course that learn the chip in your bib and recorded a prize to gather on the end line.
One runner on the finish of the occasion stated: “Not fully positive how I managed to run 13.5km in a 12km occasion… however hey, we’ll depend it as bonus coaching.”
Bailey Wells from Fireplace and Emergency NZ was “so pleased with group FireCom who haven’t solely picked up this entire working factor amazingly BUT have additionally withstood my fixed run membership harassment (bullying) like champs”.
“Fittest ComCen within the historical past of ComCen I reckon Few who could not make it as a consequence of sickness, harm and additional time however we’ll see you on the subsequent one! We’re making group t-shirts now,” Wells stated.
A Trailblazers group member stated it was a “enjoyable morning, connecting with others and pushing our limits to construct some resilience”.
“We threw this one collectively reasonably final minute however our rangatahi did so nicely. An ideal little check in our construct as much as @runakaroa. Fab to see so many group organisations there together with @homeandfamilychch.”
All entrants obtained a free Celsius drink and a medal on the end line. Then the stay leisure and prizegiving obtained below manner at midday.
Jennifer Chen completed the 12km stroll.
“So pleased with us! What an awesome day, nice effort, and nice vibes all the way in which to the end,” she stated.
The Morgans “completely crushed the 12km City2Surf”.
“We each beat our occasions from final 12 months, and Lisa snagged her first ever medal!”
Hamish Campbell for Ilam arrived on track early.
“Fantastic to see the turnout for the @city2surf_christchurch at the moment! It is an effective way to get lively and revel in our nice metropolis.”
The primary Cit2Surf was held 1975 when the route went from Cathedral Sq. to QEII Park.
Congratulations to everybody who took half and helped to organise the 2026 occasion.
