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Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
Distance: Race Tekapo 16KM Run
Start Time: 8:30am
Start/Finish Line: Tekapo Lake Front
Race Briefing: 8:15am
Minimum Age: 14yr
Cut Off Times: 3:00pm at 13km.
Result Categories:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Women, Men Overall,
1st Female, 1st Male Under 20, 20-39, 40-59, 60+
Additional Info: The 16km event has a cut-off time at 3:00pm at the 13km mark.
Make sure you stick around after you finish your race to enjoy music, food vendors, and a great atmosphere!
The Race Tekapo 16km event gives you a fast and flat-ish course, while still making the most of the scenery on offer. With no major ascents during the 16km distance this is the perfect addition to Race Tekapo, allowing those of you who aren't as fussed on hills to still be able to enjoy a decent run or walk in the stunning Mackenzie Region.
The race starts and finishes at the side of Lake Tekapo, allowing spectators and supporters a great opportunity to cheer you on. Once you set off you will head across the iconic Tekapo footbridge and past the most photographed church in the world, the Church of The Good Shepherd. You will then wind your way through the Regional Park, enjoying the towering trees above and soft trails underfoot. Once you reach your first Aid Station you then head through a gate and out onto the amazing Sawdon Station. This part of the course is on the Lagoon Loop track and the trails take you out across this incredible high country station to a small lagoon. You then head back towards the Regional Park where you will take different trails back to the lakes edge. You then take the well formed foot paths and tracks back to the Race Village, where we will be waiting for you with your well-deserved medal.
This course is best described as undulating, with only approximately 200m of elevation throughout. Competitors get to enjoy the famous landmarks of Lake Tekapo, as well as stunning vistas of mountains, high country stations, and of course Lake Tekapo.
The 16km event can be entered as a run or a walk.
The gear list below is compulsory. If you wish to carry extra items that you would usually take when running then please do so. While the Aid Stations will supply you with nutrition at various points along the course, it is recommended you carry with you any extra items you might require during the 16km - including any specific nutrition or fluid the Aid Stations may not provide.
On Friday 12th September the Race Director along with the Safety Manager will decide if the Compulsory Gear can become Recommended Gear. The team will be making a decision based on weather forecasts and track conditions for race day. This will be announced on Friday 12th September via email and social media. Please come prepared for alpine weather - if we do compulsory gear checks and you do not have the correct gear then you will not be able to race.
IF THE WEATHER FORECAST DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CARRY COMPULSORY GEAR, WE WILL DO RANDOM GEAR CHECKS FOR THE 21KM, 16KM, AND 12KM EVENTS on the morning of the race. If you are not carrying gear you will be disqualified from the race.
Remember: no gear checks will be done on Friday 12th September at Race Registration. Random gear checks will be done on race day prior to your race starting. If announced, the compulsory gear may be dropped to ‘recommended gear’ - check your email and social media on Friday 20th September for any updates.
COMPULSORY GEAR:
You must carry the following with you in your pack:
If you have any questions surrounding your compulsory gear (not discussions surrounding the necessities of carrying it), please email support@scenicsports.net
Aid Stations are at the following distances in the 16km event:
The aid stations will have water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, and a supply of fruit, lollies, chips, etc. More details of what will be at each Aid Station will be released closer to the time of the event. Each Aid Station is well stocked and has Gluten Free options available.
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