RACE DAY INFORMATION

Athlete Check In

The Race Village is situated right on the lake front between the shops and the lake. You can't miss it! Please follow the signage and make your way to the start area.

The Race Village is less than a 10 minute walk from most accommodation options in the township.

You can collect your race pack and get your gear checked (50K and 32K gear check only) on the morning of the race between the following times:

50K between 5:00am - 5:40am
32K between 6:00am - 6:40am
21K between 7:10am - 9:40am
16K between 6:30am - 8:10am
12K between 8:30am - 10:40am
5K between 11:10am - 12:40pm (NO GEAR REQUIRED)
Kids Dash between 1:00pm - 2:15pm (NO GEAR REQUIRED)

LIVE TRACKING

We also have Live Tracking again this year - pop over to your relevant App store and search for "Sportsplits Tracker".

Your name and number will be available to see from Friday 15th September.

LIVE TRACKING

Race Numbers

All race numbers must be displayed on your front - please do not have your number underneath a jacket or attached to your back.

Race numbers must be visible at all times.

Your race number will have a timing chip attached - do not tamper with this please. Race numbers are strictly non-transferable.

Traffic Management

Race Tekapo is running under a Traffic Management Plan. All roads on the course will remain open and competitors must abide by marshal instructions at all times.

Any competitor who does not follow marshal instructions will be automatically disqualified.

Aid Stations

Aid Stations will be positioned around the courses at these approximate distances:

50km - 3.5km, 11.5km, 20km, 24km (WATER ONLY), 28km, 35km, 41km
32km - 4km, 8km (WATER ONLY), 11km, 18km, 26km
21km - 4km (WATER ONLY), 12km, 15km
16km - 3km, 11.5km
12km - 4km (WATER ONLY)
5km - NO AID STATION
Kids Dash - NO AID STATION

All aid stations will have water, Tailwind electrolyte fluid, jet planes, and first aid assistance.

Bag Drop

There will be a designated 'Bag Drop' in the Athlete Check In marquee. When you finish your race, please show your race number to the staff at Bag Drop and you will have your bag/items returned.

Supporters

Race Tekapo has great vantage points for supporters throughout the race.

Lake Tekapo is very excited to welcome all competitors and supporters to their beautiful town for the weekend. Please support local businesses and enjoy all that the town has to offer over the weekend.

Music Devices

The use of music devices is discouraged. The use of headphones restricts a competitors ability to hear marshal instructions, traffic, and other competitors.

Some music devices are designed to sit out of your actual ear - these are permitted. Alternatively, please run or walk with only one ear piece inserted.

Finish Area

The Race Village will be the place to hang out after you finish your event. Stick around to cheer on other competitors, enjoy the commentary, music and local food vendors. Kids Dash is at 2:30pm - these are always great fun to watch!

Prize Giving

Prize Giving will be held at the Race Village at 3:30pm.

Join us for the podium awards as well as the major spot prizes!

Please view each race distance page to view Age Categories.

Note: There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded.

Spot Prizes will be randomly included in race packs. You will discover if you have won a spot prize during Race Registration. The major prizes will be kept for the Prize Giving.

Post Race Massage

We have experienced massage therapists on site to assist in your post-race recovery. $20 for 10 minutes. You can book when you enter or bring cash on the day.

Pre Booked massages will get priority over those that book on the day. To avoid waiting, please pre-book during the registration process, or via our website.

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