Where is the Start and Finish?
Start and Finish is at the Canterbury A&P Park Christchurch.
Will there be km markers?
Yes; there will be km markers at every 1km for the Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon up to 20km. The 5km and 10km run will only be marked on the way out.
Will toilets be around the route if needed?
We will have a port-a-loo stationed at the drink station at Marshs Road by the Stop/Go control.
Will there be a bag drop off that is secure?
Yes; we will have a bag drop off; this will be at Race HQ at the start/finish.
Is there a time limit for the run and walk of the Half Marathon?
Yes; both walkers and runners have a cut off of 1:00pm
Is there are prize giving?
Yes; there is a prize giving in each category for first, second and third. No prizes will be posted to competitors, they have to be picked up on the day.
Is there food and coffee available?
Yes; there will be coffee and food available at the Start/Finish area. This will be advised in the Race Information prior to the event.
What beverages are available after the event?
Electrolytes and Water at the finish.
Can I wear iPod and/or other types of technology to listen to music during the run?
Our recommendation is that you don’t as you can’t take instructions from marshals during the event. And you may not hear other runners coming up behind you.
Yes, to do the Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon you need to be 13 and the 10km you need to be 7 years of age on race day.
Can I get a refund if I withdraw prior to the event start?
No, sorry there are no refunds, but you can transfer your entry to another competitor.
An administration fee of $25.00 applies or you can transfer to another one of CJM’S Events Limited’s many events, with a transfer fee of $25.00. This must be completed the Sunday before the event - seven days out. You will be issued with a code to enter the next year with your entry fee as the discount.
We do offer a Withdrawal Cover, which can be purchased at the time of entry. If you cannot participate for any reason, you get a full refund of your entry fee if you purchase Withdraw Cover and you withdraw up to 96 hours before the event. No Merchandise is refunded under this cover.
If I transfer down from the Half Marathon to the 10km, does the price difference come off my transfer fee?
No, sorry it doesn’t as the administration work to allocate your number to the Half Marathon and timing system has already been done. You are then being removed from one event and then registered in the new event 10km.
Are there drink stations on the run?
Yes; a drink station will be set up throughout the run just before the 4km marker and just before Marshs Road, approximately 8.5km.
Should the event have to be cancelled due to force majeure, disease or pandemic there will be no refund of entry fee as all expenses have generally been spent in marketing, set up and administration.
Do finishers receive a medal?
Yes; Every finisher will receive a Finishers Medal specific to their event. Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Kidz Dash
Can prams be used in the event?
Sorry prams can't be used in the event, some parts are narrow and with it being an out and back course, prams aren't suitable.
