EVENT OPTIONS
RACE AT A GLANCE
DISTANCE
2.5km
EVENT OPTIONS
Run
DATE
17 July 2027
LOCATION
Fairlie Village Green
TERRAIN
Road & grass
KEY FEATURES
Lolly stations & fun for all ages
PRICING
2.5KM START TIME
EARLY BIRD PRICING
(Until 31 December 2026)
$10
STANDARD PRICING
(From 1 January 2027)
$15
12.45pm
Runners, walkers, joggers and legends
Race briefing: 12.40pm
2.5km has a gun start at the end of the Village Green closest to Timaru.
Pushchair and stroller friendly.
Balance bikes (no pedals) allowed for children under 5.
All accompanying adults must be registered.
Adult supervision recommended for younger or less experienced children.
VIEW THE 2027 RACE RULES
A little extra encouragement along the way, with lolly stops around the course.
LOLLY STATIONS
PERFECT FOR KIDS
A short, fully marshalled course designed with younger participants in mind.
Adults can join in too, with pushchairs and pedal-free balance bikes welcome.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
CHAMPION FINISH
Cross the line at the Village Green to cheers, smiles and your finisher medal.
THE COURSE
This fun run starts and finishes at the Fairlie Village Green, follows Fairlie streets, loops through the golf course, and returns to the finish.
2.5km of roads and grass tracks.
Approx. elevation gain - 26m
The course crosses the edges of the golf course with permission.
EXPLORE THE COURSE IN DETAIL
LOLLY STATIONS
This course has lolly stations scattered throughout the course to inspire children to continue running.
Toilets available at the start/finish
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
Professional timing
Race bib and on-course support
Lolly Stations
Finisher medal
Finish line refreshment
Eligibility for spot prizes at finish line
MADE FOR EVERYONE
The 2.5km is a fun run designed especially for kids — but everyone is welcome to join in! Parents, grandparents and supporters are encouraged to register and take part alongside them.
While adults are welcome on the course, we want to see the kids taking centre stage on the podium.
GOOD TO KNOW
Pushchairs and strollers are welcome on the course
Children under 5 may use pedal-free balance bikes.
Any adult joining a child on the course must also be entered.
Younger or less experienced children should have an adult alongside them.
The 2.5km is all about getting involved, having fun and enjoying the experience together.
PRIZES, MEDALS & TIMING
Overall prizes for the first 3 males and females
Finisher medal
for every
participant
Spot prizes at end
of race.
All results are based off official chip time from your gun start.