Community News - Week 10- Term 4 2024

Bishopdale Library Holiday Activities

Christchurch Marathon

Looking for a challenge, a day of fun, or just an excuse to hang out with friends? The Christchurch Marathon is back on Sunday, 13 April 2025, and we want YOU to be part of the action!

Whether you’re a runner, walker, or just in it for the vibes, there’s a race for everyone:
10km Run/Walk – A great first step or a speedy challenge.
Half Marathon – Push yourself to go the extra mile.
Full Marathon – Test your endurance like a legend.
Kids’ Races – Fun for the little ones, if you’ve got younger siblings!

Why You’ll Love It:
Achieve Something Big: Cross that finish line and feel unstoppable.
Soak Up the Vibes: Hagley Park is the place to be with live entertainment and good energy.
Represent Your Crew: Rally your mates and show off your school or uni pride!
Be Part of History: Join over 5,000 athletes in one of NZ’s most iconic running events.

Take full advantage as a team of 10 or more people:

Save Big: Enjoy a 15% discount on all team entries.
Convenience First: Simplify logistics with the option to collect all entries together at our dedicated group pick-up point.
Guided Support: Receive a step-by-step guide on how to register and manage your team seamlessly.
Recruit Like a Pro: Access customisable marketing materials to help you attract and inspire team members.
Join the Spotlight: Earn recognition by being featured on our Biggest Teams Leaderboard.
Flexible Payments: Take advantage of our Pay Later by Invoice option for hassle-free team planning.

Ready to take on the challenge? Check out all the details and register here:
Christchurch Marathon Entry Info

Grab your running shoes, rally your squad, and let’s make this race one to remember! We’ll see you at the start line!

Run For Rānui, our partner charity - RĀNUI HOUSE & APARTMENTS

When a loved one is in hospital, it can be overwhelming. That’s why having a place of respite is so important.

 

Rānui House and Apartments provide a home away from home for patients and their families who must travel to Christchurch for life-saving medical treatment. Owned and managed by the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust, Rānui, with the recent opening of Rānui Apartments now offers a total of 69 apartments all within a short stroll to Christchurch Hospital.  Each apartment provides a warm, welcoming space so families can stay close.

We are here because we know that when families are together, they heal faster.

It doesn’t matter how old you are or what kind of treatment you’re going through - everyone is welcome at Rānui.

On behalf of us all at Rānui House & Apartments, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on race day, running the beautiful streets of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

To fundraise, head to this link

https://christchurchmarathon25.grassrootz.com/bone-marrow-cancer-trust

- The Christchurch Marathon Team