Hundreds are hitting the ground running at a brand new course this weekend. 

The NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships are taking place at Christchurch’s Hagley Park, with 530 athletes competing.  

Defending Champion Connor Melton is racing on his home soil, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat about the event. 

LISTEN ABOVE 

Hundreds are hitting the ground running at a brand new course this weekend.&nbsp;
The NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships are taking place at Christchurch’s Hagley Park, with 530 athletes competing. &nbsp;
Defending Champion Connor Melton is racing on his home soil, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat about the event.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Join Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave as we kick start your Saturday Morning with The All Sport Breakfast.

The All Sport Breakfast

Connor Melton: NZ Cross Country defending champion ahead of the NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships

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