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Team UC City2Surf – Be part of this iconic Christchurch event in 2026

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If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I should give the City2Surf a go…” this is your year.

Runners of all levels at the start line for City to Surf 2021

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

 

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Support UC to win the UTSNZ shield this weekend!

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Support UC to take home UTSNZ Shield this weekend at Ngā Puna Wai!

In what will be a thrilling weekend of quality netball, come down to Ngā Puna Wai (free entry) to watch the top Netball team from each University compete for the final win of the year!

What is the UTSNZ Shield?

The UTSNZ Shield has a prestigious history, first being unveiled in 1923! UC proudly reclaimed it in 2023, in it’s 100th year, nicely co-inciding with our 150th celebrations.  What a way to celebrate!   We won it again in 2024, and now we are on the cusp of securing it for a third time, and we need your support!

A team effort

Across 2025, around 130 student athletes have competed across 8 sports, proudly wearing the UC Maroon and Gold, in a bid to collectively win the UTSNZ shield, and bragging rights, for UC.   We’ve had volunteer coaches and managers on the journey, along with UC Rec&Sport staff, providing unwavering support, logistics and leadership for our teams on tour and at home.

Top of the table – but we need a solid finish

We’re currently sitting top of the table, five points clear of Auckland University.   The team need to finish top 5 to secure the shield, but we’re betting on them making it to the grand finals – with your help!     We’d love to see as many UC supporters down at Ngā Puna Wai this weekend to cheer the team on to victory, and really leverage that home court advantage.

The schedule

Pool play is Saturday 27th, with games at 10.15am, 12.45pm (livestreamed) and 3.15pm.
Finals day is Sunday 28th – follow our instagram page for updates. Check out the schedule in the pics.

So, wear your Maroon and Gold (or any UC merch you can lay your hands on) and join us with your biggest voices at Ngā Puna Wai this weekend!

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Final few days to win a $50 prezzy card!

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Tell us what you think, and be in to win! 

Whether you use the RecCentre or not, we’d love to hear what you think!  Tell us about why you don’t come to the RecCentre, tell us why you do come to the RecCentre, and definitely tell us what we can do to make it better!  And yes, it’s completely anonymous. 

Take the RecCentre survey to win prizes.

Win a $50 Prezzy Card 

By taking the short survey (just a few minutes time, a great brain break from study) you can go into the draw to win a $50 prezzy card, and we have 10 to give away!   

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW

Important Dates 

The survey closes on Sunday 24th August, so don’t delay in having your say.    We’ll do the draw and notify all winners by Wednesday 27th August.    

We appreciate your feedback always, so thankyou for giving back.  

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina