Le Race

In the 2001 event, competitor Vanessa Caldwell died on the Summit Road in the Port Hills when she collided head-on with a car.

Race organiser Astrid Anderson was charged with criminal nuisance and convicted in 2003, with a NZ$10,000 fine imposed.

The 2011 Christchurch earthquake caused the postponement of Le Race and due to the Central City Red Zone, the 2011 event was held on 15 October and started from Elgin Street in Sydenham.

[6] After using Elgin Street as the start for four times, Le Race returned to Cathedral Square for the event held on 21 March 2015.

[5] In the 2016 event held on 20 March, a shorter option of just 53 kilometres (33 mi) that finished in Little River was also offered.