Loburn 68, it’s simple really. Loburn Domain is the central hub of the event just across the Ashley River / Rakahuri from Rangiora. The 68 is the combined distance of two loops through the central hub of 34k each. To make it more exciting and inclusive, there’s also a one loop (39k) for 6-person teams.

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How we got here - From T2A
to Loburn 68

The iconic Takahe to Akaroa Road Relay has delighted road runners from 1935 to 2021. It was the premiere road relay for Canterbury, the South Island and probably New Zealand. However, highway safety requirements made it impractical and so a temporary solution was developed in 2022 using a course in Bottle Lake Forest near Christchurch. Some benefits of a loop-based course and an events hub were highlighted.

Sure, change isn’t always easy but the amazing history of T2A will be part of the legacy for a new event, something exciting to build a stellar future.

With this in mind we sought a road relay course that is safe, convenient, sustainable and appealing; the Loburn 68 was created. Bordered by hills and rivers, the rolling terrain is bisected by quiet country roads. Just north of the Rangiora township, it’s in easy reach of Christchurch, about 30 minutes drive away.

Important Information

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  • At the Loburn Domain (Start, Lap 4/5 baton change for 8 person, and Finish)

    If you are using your vehicle to go around the course, please park on the grass verges on Loburn Whiterock Road outside of the Domain

    If you are not using your vehicle please park on the lower field of the Domain – drive into the Domain and follow the signs and marshals

    At the Baton changes

    There should be sufficient parking on the grass verge near the baton change ( try past the baton change)

    Do not park on the Road

    Do not stop to drop of runners while on the Road

    Do not park on the side of the road that the runners are running on.

    Note

    Bradys Road is one way from Loburn Whiterock Road to Loburn Terrace Road (in direction of the race)

    Dixons Road is one way from Cones Road to Marshmans road – cars will be travelling on the right hand side of the road.

    This means there is a detour down Marshmans Road to get back to Dixons Road after Cones Road so you can follow your runner back to the Domain.