A sign of normality returning to Christchurch amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be apparent on the streets from Spreydon to Ferrymead when the Star Media City2Surf fun run returns from a rare enforced break on Sunday. The 46th edition unfortunately faces a similar task to the previous race on March 24, 2019, which took place nine days after the mosque shootings. “It’s a really feel good event, a feel good day and it’s also great we can raise awareness for the Prostate Foundation of New Zealand.”Runners leave Centennial Park at the start of the 2019 City2Surf 14km event. Photo: Zoe WilliamsThe City2Surf was first held in 1974 to dovetail with the city hosting the Commonwealth Games and it took place every year until 2011, when it was abandoned due to the Christchurch earthquakes. The Centennial Park to Ferrymead route debuted in 2012, while the 6km run starts from Hansen Park in Opawa from 10am.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2021 22:41 UTC