RACE RULES & INFORMATION

50K and 32K events:  RANDOM GEAR CHECKS will take place on the morning of the race. If your number is called out prior to the race start you will be required to pop over to the Registration tent to get your gear checked off. 

Compulsory Gear is required regardless of the weather forecast due to the length of your event and the remote location of some of the course routes. 

No gear checks will be done on Friday 12th September at Race Registration.

21K, 16K, and 12K events: 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. 

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. Race numbers are strictly non-transferable.

Walkers are welcome in the 21KM, 16KM, 12KM, 5KM and Kids Dash events. (Please bear in mind the cut-off times for the half marathon event.) Due to traffic management the course will close at 3:00pm, This is at approximately the 18km mark for the 21km event. 

There is no separate prize pool for walkers. 

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

• 50km - 3.5km, 11.5km, 20km, 24km (Water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, and lollies), 28km, 35km, 41km
• 32km - 4km, 8km (Water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, and lollies), 11km, 18km, 26km
• 21km - 4km (Water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, and lollies), 12km, 15km
• 16km - 3km, 11.5km
• 12km - 4km (Water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, and lollies)
• 5km - NO AID STATION
• Kids Dash - NO AID STATION

All aid stations will have water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, jet planes, and first aid assistance. Information on what will be served at each Aid Station will be released with the Competitor Guides in the lead up to race day. Most Aid Stations are buffet style with an abundance of food, sweet treats, and fruit available.

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. 

Merrell 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.