There is also going to be throwing, kicking and hitting.
As part of a revamping of the event, a special sports zone will be set up at the finish area, at Hancock Park, for those who want to have a go at some different sports.
Sport Otago business development and events manager Michael Smith said it was a good chance for those who were keen to come and have a go at many different sports.
Sports would be set up around Hancock Park and would get under way as the runners came in to finish.
The sports on offer are: golf, hockey, rugby union, rugby league, mountain biking and football. Athletics will also be on offer with two versions: the on your marks programme and the run, jump and throw programme.Smith said the emphasis was to have a go at anything as Sport Otago wanted to get people active and have all members of families get involved.
The Stadium to Surf event is set for Sunday, March 12. Along with the 10km run-walk from Forsyth Barr Stadium to Hancock Park there are also options for a 3km and 5km race.
Anyone could come and have a go at the sports at Hancock Park but Smith said he wanted as many people as possible to enter the events.
The 3km event cost only $5 to enter while the 5km event was just $10.
The shorter runs and walks would be more attractive to those who felt the 10km run was a bit beyond them, he said.
The shorter-distance events started and finished at Hancock Park and if the weather played its part, a good field of runners of all shapes and sizes would turn out. The Stadium to Surf event is organised by Sport Otago, Athletics Otago and the Otago Daily Times. It is sponsored by The Athlete’s Foot.
Entries are available online at www.stadiumtosurf.co.nz
