Canterbury Duathlon Series 2026

Click here Krank It Sunday 19th April 2026 Bottle Lake Forest Park What is Krank It? Krank It is a Children's and Women's Mountain Bike Race. You can enter as an Individual or Team of 2 Relay. Plus, the new category for 3-6 years, 2km bike with mum, no balance bike in this category children must be able to ride a pedal bike and be supported by mum. If more than one child and mum or grandma can't do it then dad can ride with the wee ones. No charge for Mum and the 3–6-year-old gets the medal.

Bottle Lake Trail, Christchurch - 23 May

Course overview: This course winds through the mature pine forest of Bottle Lake Forest Park in Christchurch, following a mix of smooth single-track and wide forestry roads beneath towering trees. The soft forest floor and minimal elevation gain make it a fast, highly runnable/walkable trail for all abilities, where participants can settle into an easy steady rhythm while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Suitable for: Great for first timers being a flat easy course. Also fantastic for experienced runners looking for a new PR, this course is FLAT and hard packed, making it for a quick and fun day!

Track condition: 85% well formed track/foresty road, 15% river stone pathways

Elevation gain:

Short course – 3m

Mid course – 9m

Long course – 13m

Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Willesden Farms at Kaituna Valley delivers a spectacular Banks Peninsula trail experience shaped by ancient volcanic landscapes, rolling ridgelines, and hidden pockets of native bush. Starting low in the valley, the course climbs steadily through trees and open hill country before bursting onto exposed ridges with sweeping views across Kaitorete Spit, down the coast towards Timaru and over to the Canterbury foothills. Technical in places, flowing in others, and constantly changing, this venue offers a true test of strength and skill — and the perfect stage to launch the series.

Complete all four events in the Winter Trail Run Series to be eligible for series awards, presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and distance.