Adult - Social Sprint Series - Summer 2026
Schedule
Wed Jan 21 2026 at 08:30 am to 09:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub | Christchurch, CA
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Ever thought about trying athletics as a sport?Used to love track & field?
Play a team sport and want to test out your speed?
Dust off the running shoes and come join our adult social sprint series this summer! For all ages 30+ No limits!!!
This will run over 6 weeks in Jan/Feb of 2026 and includes:
6 week training plan - (for in-person or remote sessions)
6 In-person training sessions (Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm) - Starting Wed 21st January -Lead by World Masters Athletics Champion & local coach Helena Dinnissen
Weekends - 5 Electronically timed competition opportunities to race with other adults over your choice from: 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m. We recommend only 2 or max 3 events in one day
These dates are:
Saturday - 24th Jan
Saturday - 31st Jan
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th February
Thursday 19th February
Saturday 28th February
We will manage the competition entries so no need to register with a specific club!
Cost for the 6 weeks will be $150 - This covers the track hire, event entry fees and coaching.
If you can't make the training sessions, you can still join in the competition weekends & train at the track in your own time (Track fee included in total cost).
We can't wait to bring like-minded adults together on the track!!!
There will be levels of training available from:
Currently running - but not sprinting
Haven't run or sprinted in a long time
Currently play team sport or other consistent activity
Those keen on field events or hurdles- we hope to run some have-a-go sessions for these alongside this series.
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Where is it happening?
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, NG Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Dr, Hillmorton, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand, ChristchurchEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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