Cross Country
In 2026, our annual Cross Country will take place in Term 2 and will be made up of two separate events:
Competitive Runners event off-site at the Athletics Grounds on Vogel Street in timetable Block 2. Sign-ups for this were done via classroom teachers.
Non-competitive Runners event at school in timetable Block 4. Open to all students including competitive runners. Every step counts! Every single person who crosses the finish line earns Class Points - Ice blocks to the champion class!
** ALL STUDENTS should come to school at the normal start time and wear their regulation PE uniform (black shorts with no additional colours or large logos). CMS polar fleece tops, CMS jackets or CMS sports hoodies can be worn for warmth, no other non-uniform tops or jackets are permitted. Students may also add accessories in their house colours such as tutus, hats etc to get into the spirit of the day - sorry but NO face paint or feather boas are allowed for these events, thank you.
WHEN: Friday 26 June 2026
COMPETITIVE RUNNERS CROSS COUNTRY at Athletics Grounds on Vogel Street.
The competitive race course is approx. 2.5km (link to course map at the bottom of this page). This option is for students who enjoy running, are capable of running 2.5km without stopping, and for those who would like to see if they can qualify for WIMS Cross Country (11 August in Tokoroa).
TIMES:
10.00am Competitive Race Runners meet on the CMS turf to walk to Vogel Street
10.30am approx. Year 7 & 8 Girls race
10.50am approx. Year 7 & 8 Boys race
Walk back to school to arrive by 11.50am for Block 3
GENERAL INFO:
ALL students need to arrive at school in their regulation PE uniform (black shorts with no additional colours or large logos). CMS polar fleece tops, CMS jackets or CMS sports hoodies can be worn for warmth, no other non-uniform tops or jackets are permitted.
Footwear is optional (but recommended).
All students who have asthma must run with an asthma inhaler. An ambulance will not be present at the event. Asthma + no inhaler = no run.
Gumboots and umbrellas are highly recommended for all parent helpers and visitors to the Competitive Event at Vogel Street.
If you have any further queries please email sports@cms.school.nz