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RACE WEEKEND SPECIALS

Specials To Enhance Your Weekend

2025 Race Weekend Specials are being updated constantly. Keep checking for more deals!!

 

Merrell Race Tekapo is looking forward to supporting the local businesses in Lake Tekapo and the Mackenzie District. Take a look at the fabulous specials on offer from the businesses below. Make sure you let them know you are in town for the race and you can benefit from their wonderful generosity.

Let's #backourbackyard and make the most of the weekend!

The Lake Tekapo community are hosting a night market after the event, and again on Sunday morning. There will be a range of stalls to browse and enjoy. Yet another reason to 'Come for the run, stay for the fun' this year at Merrell Race Tekapo. 

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort is set amongst the purest natural landscape and is a short walk to the Race Village and Tekapo Springs. 


Competitors in Race Tekapo can access a 10% discount off the usual rate. You must email the team at Peppers Bluewater Resort directly, using the link below. 

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Tekapo Springs

Come and enjoy the famous Tekapo Springs while you are in town for the race. All competitors will receive a 10% discount off their Star Gazing experiences (valid on Premium and Premium Plus ticket options), and also at the Hot Pools!! 

Bookings available now. Use the code racetekapo - redeem between 6-16th September 2025.

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Grand Suites

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo provides luxury accommodation within the Mackenzie Basin. 


Book direct with them and stay for 2 nights to receive 10%, for 1 night a 5% discount over Race Tekapo weekend. 

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PURE Sports Nutrition

This premium natural isotonic electrolyte drink uses real freeze dried fruit, carbohydrates and electrolytes to help hydrate, fuel muscles and replace lost electrolytes. To find out more and redeem your exclusive 15% off discount with code: RACETEKAPO15 please follow the link below.

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Mackenzie Helicopters

Whether you're a competitor wanting to scope out the course or a supporter cheering on the runners, experience the race like never before with a 20min scenic helicopter flight for only $199pp, including an alpine landing!


Keen to fly over Aoraki Mt Cook? All our flights have 20% off over race weekend!

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Jack Rabbit

Jack Rabbit is a stylish café at the Godley Hotel with some of the best views in Tekapo! 


Show the team your medal or race bib and you will receive 10% off your order. 

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The Helicopter Line

The Helicopter Line is New Zealand’s leading helicopter company, flying more happy customers than any other helicopter operator in New Zealand.
Book with the Aoraki Mt Cook base and get 15% off throughout September.

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Air Safaries

Air Safaris are offering a special deal with flights in a fixed wing aircraft for $99pp, or by helicopter for $199pp. Flights will go over the course area and will take in the amazing views around Lake Tekapo. Call Air Safaris to book this special offer over race weekend.

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Discover Tekapo

Discover Tekapo has accommodation options for everyone. If you book your stay between the 19th - 23rd September, Discover Tekapo offers a 10% discount.

 You need to book direct (using the link below) and use the code racetekapo. Minimum 2 nights stay. 

Email info@discovertekapo.co.nz or phone 022 368 0600. 

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Dark Sky Project

At Dark Sky Project we connect manuhiri (visitors) to our night skies, igniting a lifelong passion for dark sky preservation and what lies above. 

Competitors of Race Tekapo can get a 20% discount on any of our tours on race weekend. Contact Dark Sky Project for all the details.

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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon

Deep in the Southern Alps of New Zealand lies Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. From its craggy alpine ridges flows the purest fresh water on the planet. Perfectly chilled for a much prized southern delicacy. 


Competitors are able to get 15% off any product instore. Show your race bib to redeem the discount.

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Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park are situated right on the lakefront and close to Tekapo Springs. 


If you book your accommodation for Race Tekapo they offer a 10% discount off any room type (**excludes powered/unpowered sites). You need to book directly with the Holiday Park to claim the discount. 

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Creepers

Toe socks stop skin-on-skin contact with low friction merino toe sleeves that allow natural toe splaying and stop blisters, redness and hot spots. Competitors can get 15% off any order, with no minimum spend. Any order over $60 gets free shipping. Use code: Tekapo15 to claim

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Chameleon Stargazing

Chameleon Stargazing have more than 4 years experience in the field. 

They offer personalised star gazing tours and if you let them know you are in town for Race Tekapo you can receive a 10% discount.

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Buzz Supplements

This extraordinary product ensures sustained energy, a settled stomach and reduced inflammation during and post workout. 

Use the code: TEKAPOBUZZ24 to get 15% off anything on their website. Valid until 31st October 2024.

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Aotea Gifts

At Aotea Gifts, you can find everything from fashion, skincare and health products, to gifts and trinkets. Our Tekapo store sells locally made crafts and gifts, and stocks a wonderful range of Merino wool clothing. 

For competitors over race weekend: show the team your medal or race bib, spend $100 and get a free gift!

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