Daniel Reese Memorial Relay
New Zealand’s original Distance Relay Medley Cross Country Event is back for 2025
Honoring the late Daniel Reese, the University of Canterbury Falcons are proud to present the historic Hagley Relays!
With our inclusive approach, runners of all ages and abilities are invited to participate, fostering a sense of community and friendship within clubs. By opening up the race, teams can now include a diverse range of age groups, enhancing interclub connections and camaraderie.
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Event
Saturday, 26th April 2025
Date
South Hagley Park, Central Christchurch
Location
Flat grassy parkland with some running on bitumen paths
Course
Public toilets nearby
Amenities
In Hagley park and surrounding streets
Parking
All runners and walkers
Suitable For
Just off Deans Ave
Start Area
U16 $40 team ($28 club team)
U18 $60 team ($48 club team)
Entry Fees
Schedule
- Individual
- Relay
U16 & below
U18 & above
U16 & below Relay
Walking all grades
U18 & above Relay
Course
History
The Hagley Memorial Baton Relay became a memorial race for those members who lost their lives in the war.
World War II from 1939 – 1945 caused a substantial decrease in the University of Canterbury Athletic Club’s numbers and resulted in the death of a number of earlier University club members. The Hagley Memorial Baton Relay (as it was then called) became a memorial race for those members who lost their lives in the war. The first year of the Relay was 1950, run on 3rd July around South Hagley Park. In later years it has been run on the weekend closest to ANZAC day. The first race was won by the Christchurch Club. The University club finally won their own relay in 1951, 52 and 53. The relay was moved to the North Hagley Park course in 1973. In 2024 the Distance Relay Medley was introduced to the program. For 2025 we move back to South Hagley Park.
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Community
Community teams are encouraged to join in this relay.
Entries close on the online link at 8pm Monday the 21st of April.
All teams will be allocated a team number for each member of their team. These can be collected from the registration desk prior to the start of your relay.
Any prior queries can be directed to Craig at ucathletics@gmail.com
- Under 18 and above
- $15 per person ($60 per team)
- Under 16 and below
- $10 per person ($40 per team)
Entry fee covers entry to both the individual and relay
Club
Club race secretaries must provide the race director with the number of teams in each grade by 8pm Monday the 21st of April.
On the day, club race secretaries must provide the race director with team member names on the main entry form. This should be handed into the registration desk at least 30 minutes prior to the appropriate race start.
Entry forms will be emailed to club race secretaries once their pre-entries are received. Spare entry forms will be available at the registration desk.
Prices for club runners
- Under 18 and above
- $12 per person ($48 per team)
- Under 16 and below
- $7 per person ($28 per team)
Entry fee covers entry to both the individual and relay