Christchurch Kids Mile

Mild 57°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 72% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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Race Info

The Christchurch Kids Mile is for children aged 5 to 10 and starts under the main start arch on Park Terrace at the Armagh Street end of Hagley Park. The course crosses the pedestrian bridge over the Avon River and follows cycle and foot paths in Hagley Park to the main finish chute. It is flat and away from road traffic, and every finisher receives a medal.

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Race weekend

Sunday, April 18

7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)7:30 AM10km (6.2 mi)

12:30 PMYouth 3km (1.9 mi)

12:30 PMKids Mile (1.0 mi)

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When is the 2027 Christchurch Kids Mile?

The 2027 Christchurch Kids Mile will be held on Sunday April 18, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Christchurch Kids Mile?

The forecast calls for a high of 60°F and a low of 51°F with a 9% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 18 years of data

Avg Temp

54°F

L:53° H:55°

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Rain Freq

39%

7 of 18 yrs

Wind13mph

Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	63°/63°	Light	59°
2025 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	63°/64°	-	50°
2024 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	59°/61°	-	49°
2023 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	61°/62°	-	54°
2021 Christchurch Kids Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	73°/77°	Light	49°
2019 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	45°/46°	-	36°
2018 Christchurch Kids Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2018	46°/48°	-	46°
2017 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2017	43°/43°	Moderate	40°
2016 Christchurch Kids Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	50°/54°	Light	42°
2015 Christchurch Kids Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	55°/58°	-	44°
2014 Christchurch Kids Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	49°/50°	-	40°
2013 Christchurch Kids Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2013	64°/66°	-	41°
2012 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	50°/53°	-	45°
2011 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2011	54°/55°	-	53°
2010 Christchurch Kids Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2010	45°/50°	Light	45°
2009 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2009	39°/41°	Light	34°
2008 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	53°/54°	-	49°
2007 Christchurch Kids Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2007	50°/50°	Light	38°

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