The Otago Spring Challenge is a collaborative event between Athletics Otago and the University of Otago.
This is an open event run over 3000m for any community, University or club athlete aged 15 years and older. After the success of last year's event, the races will be split into an A and B race depending on seed times supplied, and the number of entries. Competition numbers can be picked up from the Control Room at the Caledonian Ground, and must be worn on the front during the races, Please return the competition number after the race.
The event recognises the fastest 3 women and the fastest 3 men with cash prizes donated by Professor Philip Hill and Athletics Otago.
1st Place - $150, 2nd Place - $75, 3rd Place - $25
For University of Otago students, there is an additional award of the Lovelock Medal for the first University male and female student to finish.
The first three placings from University of Otago students will also recieve a certificate.
Join us for a prizegiving and refreshments after the last event in the Caledonian Ground Function Room (level 2 - at the top of the Grandstand).
Entry Fee - $15 paid online on entering via the Eventplus Entry portal.
Entries close 5:30pm Thursday 2 October 2025.
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