Set on Christchurch Adventure Park’s Askins Trail, the Christchurch Air DH presented challenges racers to send it for the win on Christchurch’s Port Hills.
Askins is 2 km of blue flowy fun! It is a machine-made trail and is the perfect option for honing-in your jumping skills.
The jumps vary in form and size, there are doubles, triples, shark fins, step-ups, step-downs, hips, and straight senders.
While this event attracts some of the top names in Downhill and Enduro, it’s designed to get the Christchurch bike community out and into the international Crankworx racing scene. So come get amongst the tables, step downs, step ups, and more, alongside some of the best from both the local and international racing scene.
Event Information
REGISTRATION
Public Registration Opens: Friday 17th October 2025 at 10:00am NZDT
Registration Closes: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11:59pm NZDT
No onsite registration available.
Entry Fee
Entry Fee: $132.83 NZD (includes GST and fees)
Includes athlete accreditation for access into the venue for the event week.
Course Details provided by Trailforks
Askins on Trailforks.com
Cancellation Policy
All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are fully refundable for any reason up to 30 days prior to the official registration closing date.
All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are eligible for a 50% refund for any reason, up to the official registration closing date.
All entry fees are non-refundable or transferable after the registration deadline of Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11:59pm (even in the case of injury or mechanical problems). After this deadline, no refunds will be issued except where required by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other applicable law.
If the Event is cancelled in full and not rescheduled, you may be entitled to a refund or credit in accordance with applicable law.
Refund requests must be received in writing to nzathletes@crankworx.com.
Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline should email nzathletes@crankworx.com to confirm their withdrawal otherwise they will appear on the start list as a DNS.
ATHLETE CHECK IN / RIDERS OFFICE
Location
Christchurch Adventure Park Ticketing Office
Hours
TBD
CATEGORIES
MEN | Elite
WOMEN | Elite
MEN | U15 [2012 – 2013]
MEN | U17 [2010 – 2011]
MEN | U19 [2008-2009]
MEN | Senior Amateur 19+ [2007+]
WOMEN | U15 [2012-2013]
WOMEN | U17 [2010-2011]
WOMEN | U19 [2008-2009]
WOMEN | Senior Amateur 19+ [2007+]
PROTECTION RULES
Full face helmet (any certified 1 or 2-piece) is mandatory
Elbows/Forearms, Knee/Shin, Spinal/shoulder protection, neck brace and full finger gloves highly recommended
Invitational 11-12 Category
The following protective equipment is mandatory:
– Full face helment (any certified 1 or 2-piece)
– Elbows/Forearm protection
– Knee/Shin protection
– Spinal/Shoulder protection
– Neck brace
– Full finger gloves (highly recommended)
FORMAT
1 Run, Finals Only
TIMING
Timing chips will be used for this race. Timing chips must be collected during the scheduled training session. Pick up location will be at the Christchurch Adventure Park Ticketing Office. A member of the timing team will be handing out the timing chips and will be in a branded Crankworx Crew t-shirt.
Un-returned chips will be charged to the rider. Cost is 80 euro. Please make sure to return the timing chip at the finish coral after your race run.
CHAIRLIFT ACCESS
The CAP Chairlift will be used for all uplifts during the scheduled Training / Seeding and Finals times. Athletes registered for the Air DH must have their race plates on their bikes and their wristbands on to access the Chairlift during scheduled Training / Seeding and Finals times only. Any use of the Gondola outside those times requires a CAP MTB Pass.
START LIST
Start List will be published the night before the race HERE
COURSE
Askins in the Christchurch Adventure Park