McDonald’s Youth Duathlon
Sunday 4th April 2022 South Hagley Park, Christchurch
THE EVENT
The McDonald’s Youth Duathlon is organised by the Garden City Rotary Christchurch, to promote the development of healthy young people. Funds raised support youth projects throughout the community.
This run and cycle event is held at South Hagley Park from beside the Netball Centre, for individuals aged 7 to 15 years, with the emphasis more on participation than competition.
Online entries for the 2022 event will open mid February 2022.
DISTANCES
7 to 10 year olds:
Run 1km – Cycle 4km – Run 500m
11 to 15 year olds:
Run 2km – Cycle 8km – Run 1km
CERTIFICATES, MEDALS, GIFT PACKS & PRIZES
Each registered entrant who takes part on the day receives a Certificate of Completion together with a Competition Medal, Gift Pack of sponsors’ products and a competition T-shirt.
In the spirit of participation, prizes are not provided for placegetters, but Lucky Spot winners are drawn for 2 Specialised mountain bikes and helmets.
PARKING
No vehicles are allowed on the course. Further information will be provided in your Entry Confirmation.
Cancellation
If cancellation is necessary this will be advised on Newstalk ZB from 7am Race Day.
RACE DAY TIMETABLE
| Transition area opens | 7.30am |
| Transition area closes | 8.30am |
| Race briefing | 8.40am |
| Race starts | 9.00am |
First to start are 7 year-old, followed by other age groups at approx 5 min intervals.
RACE FINISH
Gift Packs, Race Certificates can be collected from the McDonald’s Tent on presentation of your race Age Colour. Medals will be presented as competitors cross the finish line.
A draw is done following the event to see who wins the Mountain Bikes and Helmets. Mountain Bike winners are published in an email to all entrants after the event & on this website..
SPONSORS
Without the generous support of our sponsors, this event would not be possible
GOLD SPONSOR
