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Christchurch/Site managers guide
Christchurch

Site Managers guide

Sunday 22 february

Kia ora! Thank you for putting a team together for Southern Cross Round the Bays Christchurch 2026 – it's going to be an epic event!

This page is full of useful information for you and your team members to help you prepare for the big day.  We can't wait to see you there!

‍Click on the link below to view your hospo site number(s).‍

HOSPO SITE NUMBERS

Getting you set for the day

Our Christchurch Hospo Zone is located at the finish line at Thomson Park, off Marine Parade.

Take a moment to read through our helpful Site Manager Guide below so that you're fully prepared and can make the most of your experience.

Team lunches
‍Placed an online order for St Pierres lunches? We'll deliver your order to your hospo site(s) on race day to enjoy with your team mates.

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Site Managers Guide

Our Site Managers Guide has got you covered with everything you need to know before you arrive and on race day, including answers to frequently asked questions.

SITE MANAGERS GUIDE
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Vehicle Access Pass

The Hospitality Vehicle Access Pass entitles ONE vehicle to access your hospitality site to drop off your gear during pack in and pick up your things post event from 2.00pm.

No cars are to be parked on your site during the event. Please park on the roads surrounding Thomson Park.

Please print out your Access Pass from the link below and display it on your dashboard BEFORE you enter Thomson Park.

To ensure safe and easy access for all participants and vehicles, please keep access areas clear at all times. The pass includes information on entry and exit points, as well as routes around the park.

VEHICLE ACCESS PASS
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Health & Safety Induction

At Stuff Events, we want to ensure the safety of all users at Thomson Park. Thomson Park is a public space so please be aware of pedestrians and other users of the park at all times.

When bringing a vehicle onto the park, please ensure that it is escorted by someone on foot. Each vehicle should have a driver and a ‘walker.’ The speed limit at Thomson Park is walking pace only (5kmph). The walking person must wear a Hi-Vis vest and maintain a lookout for potential hazards. Please drive with your headlights and hazard lights on to help increase your visibility.

Please ensure that you have completed your Health and Safety Induction form before arriving on site. Your suppliers will need to complete the Health and Safety Induction form too before entering Thomson Park.

Health & Safety INDUCTION form
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Temporary Road Closures & Parking Restrictions

There will be several temporary road closures and parking restrictions during the event.To avoid any delays, we highly recommend that you plan your travel and allow for extra time.

Please check the link below for details of the temporary road closures and parking restrictions.

The RTB team would like to thank all residents and businesses for their ongoingco-operation and support of this event.

‍* All road closures and times are subject to change.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES & RESTRICTIONS
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Bib Collection

If you're collecting bibs on behalf of your team members, please make your way to Bib Collection. Otherwise, please inform your team members about the location and opening hours for Bib Collection so that they can pick up their own bibs.

Bib Collection Location

Majestic on Durham, 189 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central

Bib Collection Opening Hours:

  • Friday 20 February: 8.00am - 7.00pm
  • Saturday 21 February: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Pre Race information
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Access Times

You can access Thomson Park to set up your site during the following Pack In and Pack Out times:

Pack In:

  • Saturday 21 February: 8.30am to 4:00pm
  • Sunday 22 February: 6.30am to 8.30am

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To avoid road closures on Sunday 22 February, all hospo site holders and suppliers must drive along Lonsdale Street to Marine Parade.

‍Head to 142 Marine Parade and turn left immediately next to the property onto a grass track which leads to the Hospo Zone. There will be no access from Bowhill Road on to Marine Parade or Thomson Park.

Pack Out:

  • Sunday 22 February: 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Please note there will be no vehicle movement permitted on Thomson Park before 2.00pm on Sunday 22 February. If you intended to leave the park before this time, we recommend you park outside of the area. See the Site Managers Guide for more information.

Event maps

Check out our course maps, catering, buses and more and update your team members.

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Course map

Check out the 8.4km course map.

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Start Line Map

Find your start group and starting point.

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Finish Line Map

See you at the finish line at Thomson Park.

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Catering

Get ahead of the game and lock in your team lunches with our friends at St Pierres.

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Hospo Zone Map

Pinpoint your hospo site(s) and share the details with your team mates.

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School Zone

Find the School Zone at Thomson Park.

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Offical Merchandise

Make Round the Bays even more memorable with our official 2026 event merch.

Look the part
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Race day information

Find out all you need to know on the day from the event schedule to wave start times,  transport options, course maps and much more.

Race day
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