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Christchurch Race Information
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EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
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9am - 10.00am – Late registration & Late Collection.
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10am – Fancy Dress Parade – Show off your Creations!
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10.20am – Smiths City MST briefing in assembly area.
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10.25am – Warm-up.
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10.30am - Start of the Mud, Sweat & Tears Challenge!!
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Race pack / Merchandise collection is on Friday, 11 August from 12.00 pm until 5:30pm (location TBC). Everyone must register and collect their race pack which includes your race number. Team leaders are to collect all team members race packs.
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Best Dressed This year prizes will be awarded to the best fancy dressed teams and individuals, this is your chance to be creative. You will need to attend the Prize Giving to claim your prizes.
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Event Clothing We suggest that all competitors wear a merino or polyprop long sleeve top. Suitable running shoes must be worn and should be taped on to prevent loss in the mud. No racing spikes or rugby boots. Remember it could be cold and will be wet and muddy, therefore you will need to bring with you a towel, dry set of clothes, warm hat, jumper and dry shoes to change into after your shower.
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Event Services There will be warm showers and wash down areas for all competitors to use as well as ample changing areas, toilets and bag storage areas (at your own risk). Thanks to the great people at Synlait for providing these.
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Food & Drinks Will be available on the day, along with some free product from partners.
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Teams Format The teams event is a 6km or 11km loop. Each competitor runs the whole distance and all four team members must cross the line together to record a final team time.
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Location Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch. There will be parking which will be clearly sign posted and marshalled on the day, however we recommend you look to carpool!
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Christchurch Entry Details
13 AUGUST 2023
Individuals | Adults
Guys or Girls. 11k and 6km options. Minimum age 18 years old.
Earlybird Entry Fee: $40.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $55.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $70.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $85.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
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Individuals | Students (eg Ara, UC, Lincoln Uni etc)
We have special pricing for students. You must provide proof of full-time study at the race pack collection.
10k and 5km options. Minimum age 18 years old.
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Earlybird Entry Fee: $35.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $45.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $55.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $65.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
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Individuals | High School Student
We have special pricing for High School students. 6km option only. Must be aged 13-18.
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Earlybird Entry Fee: $20.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $25.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $30.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $35.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
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Individuals | Youth (7-12 yrs) - NEW EVENT
New event for 7-12 yr olds. Must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Earlybird Entry Fee: $20.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $25.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $35.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $35.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
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Teams | Adults
Guys, Girls or Mixed. 6km or 11k option. Teams consist of 4 members. Mixed must consist of 2 guys and 2 girls. Minimum age 13 years old.
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Earlybird Entry Fee: $160.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $220.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $280.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $340.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
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Teams | Students
Guys, Girls or Mixed Team. 6km option only. Teams consist of 4 members. Mixed must contain a minimum of 1 guy or 1 girl. Minimum age 18 years old.
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Earlybird Entry Fee: $140.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $180.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $220.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $2600.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
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Teams | High School Students
Guys, Girls or Mixed Team. 6km option only. Teams consist of 4 members. Mixed must contain a minimum of 1 guy or 1 girl. Must be aged 13-18.
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Earlybird Entry Fee: $80.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 30 Apr)
Saver Entry Fee: $100.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 9 Jul)
Standard Entry Fee: $120.00 (NZD) per entry (before 11.59pm, 31 Jul)
Late Entry Fee: $140.00 (NZD) per entry (from 1 Aug until race start, subject to availability)
Corporate Tent Sites
$200 inc gst.
We provide a 3m x 3m tent site for corporate groups to entertain their competitors and supporters before during and after the race. Corporates provide their own tent/gazebo, chairs, bbq etc. Book this when you enter your team online.
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Bulk corporate entry forms and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
For further information contact Simon, info@mudsweattears.co.nz
Volunteers
Volunteers are vital to the success of the Smiths City Mud Sweat & Tears Challenge – the event simply would not be what it is without you! Your involvement helps to make the event safe and your energy creates the fun & friendly atmosphere that Mud Sweat & Tears is known for.
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Whatever role you play on the day, you are at the heart of all the excitement and it will be an experience you won’t forget!
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You will also be provided with a lot of laughs throughout the day as you watch participants tackle the obstacles and mud filled course. There is never a shortage of entertainment!
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If you are enthusiastic about being part of this exhilarating event and want to become part of the Mud Sweat & Tears team, simply register to be a volunteer!
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Email Simon info@mudsweattears.co.nz to register as a volunteer.
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