Merrell Race Tekapo

Merrell Race Tekapo

Saturday, 19 September 2026

Lake Tekapo/Takapō, Canterbury

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The Merrell Race Tekapo is back at Lake Tekapo/Takapō on 19 September 2026 with a 50km, 32km, 16km, half marathon, 10km, 5km and a kids' 3km distance.

The longest event of the day, the 50km, starts and finishes on the edge of Lake Tekapo, in a figure-of-eight course, allowing your supporters the opportunity to see you as you start, at almost the half way point, and also as you finish.

The 32km incorporates Mt John and the Regional Park, with an added section along the Lagoon Loop. The course is a mixture of flat trails, hill work and spectacular views. The 21km course is a similar course without the added Lagoon Loop. The 16km is flat and fast. The 10km distance takes you up Mt John and around the side of Lake Tekapo and the 5km is a looped course around the side of the lake and through the stunning Regional Park.

All distances can be run or walked (refer to event website for cut-off times for the half marathon).

Organiser

Scenic Sports

Distances/Events

Kids' 3K
5K
12K
16K
Half Marathon
32K
50K

Location map

The Race Village is situated right on the lake front between the shops and the lake.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 17 October 2025.

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