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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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Temporary Closure of Entrance to Ernest Rutherford 412 (Teaching Space)1/12/2025

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A temporary closure of the entrance to  Ernest Rutherford 412 (teaching space) will be in place 7:00 AM Monday, 1 December until 5:00 PM Tuesday, 2 December.

FM contractors will be completing remedial fire protection work in the ceiling above the entrance, and the work area and access point will be cordoned off during this period.

Safety Reminders

  • Be aware of ongoing works and take extra care when walking past this area.
  • Do not attempt to access the teaching space or enter the construction zone.
  • If you require access, call the number on the safety sign attached to the barriers and wait for assistance.
  • Follow all staff instructions and usual evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

Please direct all enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz.

Thank you for your cooperation during these works.

Facilities Management

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Tupuānuku Heating and Cooling Outage 1 December to 5 December

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Facilities Management (FM) advises key strategic contacts and /or affected building users of a planned heating and cooling outage affecting Tupuānuku Student Accommodation between Monday 1 December and Friday 5 December.

Affected Buildings:

  • RE50 – Tupuānuku Student Accommodation
  • Tupuānuku Energy centre.

Facilities Management Contractor (Southbase) will be completing improvements to the Controls for the heating and cooling system in the energy centre that services Tupuānuku. During this time, air conditioning will be unavailable.

The domestic hot water will run off the backup electric elements while the work is being completed, and we do not expect this to impact on the availability of hot water in Tupuānuku.

What do you need to do?

  • Note that heating and cooling will be off between 1–5 December.
  • Advise staff and students to dress for variable weather conditions.
  • Consider alternative campus spaces with cooling, such as the Library, Undercroft, or cafés.

Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these required upgrades.