RACE RULES & INFORMATION

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 area to get your gear checked off. 

If you are not carrying gear you will be disqualified from the race. 

No gear checks will be done on Friday 18th September at Race Registration.

*5km Run / Walk does not have Compulsory Gear - check the weather report and dress to the conditions.

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. 

Merrell 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. 

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

We recommend you don’t leave anything valuable in your bag. All bags are supervised during the day however we cannot guarantee full protection of your belongings.

Prams are allowed in the 5km event only. 

Please ensure your pram is able to cover off-road conditions. Strollers will likely not manage the terrain. 

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.

If you think you have dropped something out on course or at the Race Village please visit the Athlete Support area during the event. Any lost property items will be stored safely with our crew throughout race day.

POST RACE - please visit the Lake Tekapo Community Hall on Sunday 14th September between 8:30am - 10:30am.

Community Hall: 8 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo - just up the hill from State Highway 8, opposite the main shopping area.

If you do not realise you have misplaced something until after you get home you can email support@racetekapo.com to enquire. 

Any postage costs will be passed on to the competitor. 

Merrell Race Tekapo has great vantage points for spectators throughout the race. 

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

Please see the map below for the best spots for spectators to watch competitors throughout the day. These are the safest and easiest places, determined by road closures and accessibility.

MT JOHN - if you are wishing to travel to the summit of Mt John to watch competitors as they come past, please bear in mind there is a toll booth that operates off Godley Peaks Rd (charges apply) with limited access availability throughout the day. We recommend supporters choose from one of the locations below instead.