If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I should give the City2Surf a go…” this is your year.
Whether you’re in it for friendships, a fresh challenge, or your own personal goals, we’d love to have UC staff and postgraduate students, especially first-timers, join Team UC for the 2026 Fresh Choice City2Surf.
Last year was an incredible day out with an amazing UC turnout, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in 2026!
What’s on offer:
We’re making it as easy as possible for newbies and postgrads tostep up to the start line on Sunday March 15th, 2026:
- 100 FREE registrations for UC Postgraduate students and UC Staff
- Access to our online 12 week training program (Starting 1st December) designed especially for first-timers
- Free Team UC athletic t-shirt to run in on the day
- Choose your distance — 6km or 12km
- Walk, wheel, jog, or run your way to the finish at Rāwhiti Domain
- Snacks and chats at the finish line
- Supportive guidance from the UC Rec & Sport team
Whether you’re taking your very first steps into running or simply want something positive to work toward, this is a friendly, achievable, community-focused way to get active.
Postgrads – this one’s for you
City2Surf is a great way to meet other postgraduate students, get moving, and balance the pressures of research or study with something fun and energising. Come join the UC community outside the lab, library, or office.
A great option for first-timers
If you’ve never taken part in City2Surf before – perfect!
Our training plan is simple, encouraging, and accessible, and you can complete it wherever it suits your schedule. It’s designed to build your confidence, prevent overuse injuries, and help you show up on the day feeling prepared.
Want in? Spots will go quickly, so get in early!
🔗 Sign up here:
(City2Surf (Fun Run) Team UC)
Once registered, download the 12-week training programme on our and get started!
If you have health concerns or any other questions and want a private chat before committing, feel free to contact:
tina.george@canterbury.ac.nz or josiah.leigh@canterbury.ac.nz
We can’t wait to see you on the start line!
Please note that UC Rec&Sport reserve the right to:
- allocate free tickets and t-shirts to those who have not been part of TeamUC City2Surf before (eg. first timers)
- allocated remaining spots to returning or first-time Team UC participants using a waitlist protocol, regardless of level of study
- Confirmation of your registration may take up to a week, so sit tight. Thankyou for your understanding.
Ngā mihi
UC Rec & Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina