TEKAPO SPRINGS | AKAROA 10KM RUN & WALK
10KM Information
Date: Sunday 16th May, 2027
Distance: 10KM Run or Walk
Start Time: 9:30am
Start Line: Summit Road
Finish Line: The Grand Hotel, Rue Jolie, Akaroa
Race Briefing: 9:15am Start Line - Summit Road
Minimum Age: 10yr (we recommend anyone under the age of 12 run or walk with an adult)
Cut Off Times:
- 2:30pm at 3.5km mark (top of Long Bay Road)
- 3:30pm FULL COURSE CLOSURE
Prizes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Women, Men Overall
Timing Categories:
1st Female, 1st Male 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Additional Info:
- Walkers are very welcome in this event, however there is no separate walk category for the 10km event.
- Due to Traffic Management restrictions we have cut offs at various points along the course (please see above)
- 3:30pm FULL COURSE CLOSURE
Chase a PB or take it easy - the choice is yours!
Course Description
The Tekapo Springs 10km Run or Walk course is a course full of amazing views. The course has been designed to allow for a point-to-point experience, making sure each step competitors take is on new ground and offers epic views at every turn.
The race starts along Summit Road, above Le Bons Bay on the eastern side of Banks Peninsula. Runners and walkers will weave their way along Summit Rd for a few kilometres, overlooking the incredible views on either side of the road.
Summit Road is a favourite for travellers to Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. For this day only the road has restricted access to all vehicles, allowing the chance for competitors to take in the spectacular 360 degrees views safely. The sealed road is undulating and travels around the rim of the ancient volcano, now known as Akaroa Harbour. At times the views are out over the South Pacific Ocean and at other times the views are across the sparking waters of the harbour. The village of Akaroa comes into sight as competitors head around the crater rim, creating a wonderful 'marker' to aim for as the kilometres go by.
There is a final Aid Station for the 10km event on the way down Long Bay Road. From here runners and walkers descend the final kilometres of the course into Akaroa Harbour. Each step down the hill brings runners and walkers closer to the sea-side Finish Line where supporters and a beautiful 'finishers medal' will be waiting.
Sealed Road 100%
10km Flyover
Elevation Profile
Course Map
Aid Stations
Aid Stations will be at the following approximate distances in the Tekapo Springs 10km Run or Walk:
2.5km "REIBELT LOOKOUT" Aid Station
6km "HERITAGE PARK" Aid Station
All Aid Stations will have water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, and a supply of lollies.
Each Aid Station is well stocked and Gluten Free options are available. Toilets will be available at each Aid Station. Women's period products are available.
HOW TO GET TO THE START LINE
Vehicle Drop Off
Competitors can be dropped off at the start line by private vehicle. The Tekapo Springs 10km start line is situated along Summit Road, at the turn off to Le Bons Bay. Summit Road will be closed to all vehicles other than competitor vehicles and crew vehicles during this process.
Marshals will guide drivers to where competitors will be dropped off. Drivers must follow all instructions and keep the flow of traffic moving at all times.
There is NO PARKING on Summit Road while competitors are being dropped off. Drivers will need to drop off their competitor and leave via Long Bay Road. Marshals will be directing vehicles. (Please see the relevant map below.)
All competitors will need to be dropped off by 9:00am. All vehicles must be off Summit Road by 9:15am to ensure the race can start on time.
Bus Drop Off OPTION 1
You are able to catch a bus from central Christchurch city to your start line. Buses will transport you back to the city later in the day.
Bus Drop Off OPTION 2
If you are leaving your vehicle in Akaroa for the day you are able to catch a bus from Akaroa on the morning of the race.
Access to Summit Rd between 7:30am - 8:30am
Vehicle Drop Off Information
It will take approximately 30 minutes to drive from the Hilltop to the Drop Off Zone above Le Bons Bay. (If you arrive at the Hilltop at 8:30am you will get to the 10km Drop Off Zone by 9:00am.)
All competitors will need to be dropped off by 9:00am.
It will take your drive approximately 15 minutes to get off Summit Road after they have dropped you off.
All vehicles must be off Summit Road by 9:15am to ensure the race can start on time.
THERE WILL BE MARSHALS AND SIGNS TO GUIDE YOU TO YOUR LOCATION.