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TRY IT ON fundraising programme
When entering the Sanitarium Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon, a fundraising page for the Weet-Bix™ TRYathlon Foundation - TRY IT ON programme, will be created for each TRYathlete.
TRY IT ON is a fundraising programme that lets TRYathlon participants fundraise so less fortunate kids from their community can participate in a Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon™ event too!
Fundraising is optional but we encourage all TRYathlete's to get involved. 100% of funds you raise will go directly towards supporting children in and around your local community.
Welcome to
2026 China Southern Airlines
NZ Cross Country and Relay Champs
Event options:
10 km (ages 14 +)
Kids 2.5 km (ages under 13)
Parents or caregivers are welcome to accompany children in the 2.5 km race at no extra charge.
Location and course information:
The registration area and start/finish line is at the Sumner Scarborough Clock Tower, 147 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch.
Parking is available along the Esplanade.
The course is a flat 2.5 km out-and-back on the Esplanade walkway. 2.5 km entrants will complete the course once and 10 km entrants four times.
There will be one aid station offering water and Pure electrolyte drink.
Pushchairs/buggies are permitted.
Please be aware that the Esplanade will be open to the public during the event.
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