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 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
- 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)
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, 16km, 20km, 25km, 35km, 41km
- 32km - 5km, 10km, 13km, 18km, 26km
- 21km - 4km, 12km, 18km
- 12km - 4km
- 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.
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