Event Information

Celebrating 77 years the annual Takahe to Akaroa Road Relay organised by the Athletics Canterbury Cross Country & Road Club. The first teams are expected to arrive at the Recreation Ground, Akaroa at approximately 2.00pm.

The prizegiving will begin at 4.00pm at which time the fastest team into Akaroa will present the baton carrying the message from Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel to a representative of the Akaroa/Waiwera Community Board and Akaroa District Promotions.

Important Info

Date Saturday 16th September 2017
Race Information Race Information (LOCAL) 2017
Entries close Monday, 4th September @ 7pm
Entries Programme Start Summary
Entry Form Click
Entry Fees 8 lap Relay (All grades), Athletics Canterbury Clubs - $225
8 laps - Corporate and Social Teams - $305
6 lap Junior Relay - $120
6 lap Relay - Athletics Canterbury Clubs - $165
6 lap MM 60+ Relay - $165
6 Lap Social and corporate - $225
Athletics Canterbury Club Teams: A Sanctioned Event fee applies for both the 6 lap and 8 lap events.
Rules Takahe to Akaroa Rules (2017)
Course map T2A Relay Map 2017
Start times 8.30am Mens 'C' grade, Masters Men 'B' grade, Masters Over 50, Masters , Women (Senior and Masters)
9:00am Masters Mens 'A' grade, Masters Men over 50, Mens 'B' grade
9:30am Mens A grade
9:15am Allandale to Cooptown Relay - Junior/Schools, Open Masters over 60, Corporate/Social
Course Descriptions and Elevations 8 Lap Course
6 Lap Course
Enquiries Daniel Reese
Mob: (027) 294 2187 Hm: (03) 338 6695
daniel.reese63@outlook.com