Sunday 14 March 2027
Sea2Sky Challenge
Christchurch, Sumner
The race
About this course
This multi-sport challenge features a diverse range of activities, beginning with an ocean swim that transitions into a hilly bike course, concluding with a scenic run. Participants can opt for individual entries or form teams for relay events, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. There are also dedicated events for children, including an Aquathon designed for younger participants.
A notable highlight is the standalone trail run, which showcases a newly established route that offers nearly uninterrupted views of Lyttelton Harbour. This course connects to the Crater Rim track, providing a blend of natural beauty and challenging terrain. Teams of two can tackle the trail run, with the first leg leading to Godley Head and the second continuing to Scarborough.
The event promotes community involvement through its varied distance options and formats, allowing participants of different ages and abilities to engage in outdoor activities. The atmosphere is typically lively, with family-friendly elements incorporated throughout the day.
Pick your race
Distances
- Running
Trail Run - Solo or Team of 2
16km
Kids Aquathon (5 - 9 yrs)
1km
- Multi-sport
Duathlon
- Run 1 2 km
- Bike 18 km
- Run 2 7.7 km
Triathlon
- Swim 750 m
- Bike 18 km
- Run 7.7 km
Kids Duathlon
- Run 1 1 km
- Bike 9 km
- Run 2 2 km
Kids Triathlon
- Swim 150 m
- Bike 9 km
- Run 2 km
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
147 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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