McDonald’s Youth Duathlon

Sunday 6th April 2025 South Hagley Park, Christchurch

Congratulations for the Lucky Draw Bike winners.

Alexander Bartlett (9) Christchurch and Charlotte Irie (9) Christchurch.

Garden City Rotary Club at Pushbikes Papanui

THE EVENT

The McDonald’s Youth Duathlon is organised by  Garden City Rotary Club 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   open  Feb 10th 2025

Entries Limited to 1000 participants

Entries close March 28th 2025. No late entries can be accepted on the day of the event

No refunds will be made for this event

DISTANCES

7 to 10 year olds:

Run 1km – Cycle 4km – Run 500m

11 to 15 year olds:

Run 2km – Cycle 4km – 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 Draw winners are drawn for 2  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

SILVER SPONSORs

Bronze Sponsors