City to Sea Pathway: Fitzgerald-Kerrs Reach section, Canterbury, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

The first stage of the new City to Sea Pathway, meandering along the Ōtākaro-Avon River and through the Red Zone.

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Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026

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Grunt Factor: 4 ?

Gnarl Factor: 3 ?

7.8km

Length of run

20m

Total Ascent

20m

Total Descent

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City to Sea Pathway: Fitzgerald-Kerrs Reach section, Canterbury

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Type of Run

Urban

Out and Back

Totally/mostly flat

Dog Friendly

Riverside

Run Makeup

100%

Gravel / Boardwalk

Average Uphill Gradient: +3.30%

Average Downhill Gradient: -3.20%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:00

Slow

00:45

Moderate

00:35

Fast

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Guide

One for the mild things, this route follows the City to Sea Pathway, a paved walkway/cycleway extending from central Christchurch to the Pacific Ocean.

Join the asphalt pathway on Fitzgerald Ave and follow it to Kerrs Reach. There are several adjoining paths and old roads leading off the trail, but just keep following the main pathway, crossing the river at the Medway bridge. The path then meanders through the red zone, crossing the Ōtākaro-Avon twice more over new footbridges.

When you get to Kerrs Reach, turn around at the rowing club and retrace your steps back to the start.

Toilets can be found at Avebury House just off the path by the Richmond Community gardens.

Transport and parking:

Street parking near the start.

Distance from Christchurch:

2 km

Driving time from Christchurch:

6 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

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has completed City to Sea Pathway: Fitzgerald-Kerrs Reach section 3 times in the last year.

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