Saturday, 15th July 2023 - Ascot Golf Course, QE2 Park
Course Description
The South Island Cross Country Championships incorporating the Kennett Cup Steeples is a cross country event of various distances based on a two kilometers lap with a shorter 1k lap for events of odd number distances. There is one steeple at end of the first lap, then two steeples per lap. These steeples are wider and more stable than sprint hurdles at 750mm high with one lower rail that small athletes can climb on.
The rule is that you choose to either go over a steeple (taking the shortest line) or run around far end (long cut). With three steeples width, it’s probably 9m extra to go around the end. Works out about even on the energy used!
The Kennett Cup allows the jump technique to be whatever you want, as long as go over each steeple or around the long cut way. Runners can step, swing their legs over, or vault using their hands, the variety of techniques makes it extra interesting as a spectator event!
"More people go round the gates than run over them, but the jumps make this a true cross-country event."
Prize Money: NZD200
Amount same for men and women OPEN.
Must be a current fully Athletics NZ Registered Runner to be eligible.