‼️ ENTRIES CLOSING SOON - LIMITED SPACES REMAIN ACROSS ALL DISTANCES.
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.
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, and also at the Hot Pools!!
Bookings available now. Use the code racetekapo - redeem between 12-22nd September 2026.
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.
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.
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 25-Minute Scenic Flight for $255 per person (with a minimum number of 4 people), including an alpine landing!
Keen to fly over Aoraki Mt Cook? All our flights have 20% off over race weekend!
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.
The Helicopter Line
The Helicopter Line is New Zealand’s leading helicopter operator offering once in a lifetime helicopter experience.
Book any scenic flight from Aoraki/Mount Cook, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Queenstown and save 15% off throughout September use the code RaceTekapo2026
Air Safaris
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.
Discover Tekapo
Discover Tekapo has accommodation options for everyone. If you book your minimum 2 night stay direct, 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.
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.
House of Hop
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Discover House of Hop Geraldine Brewery for handcrafted beer, fresh seasonal food and genuine country hospitality in the heart of South Canterbury.
Dine at HOUSE OF HOP between the 14th and 21st of September 2026 and get 15% OFF your bill.
Mention Merrell Race Tekapo to access your discount.
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lakes Edge Holiday Park can offer you the perfect range of accommodation options from cabins to family units, ensuite units to motels right through to the backpackers lodge.
Book direct for a 10% discount off your stay.
The Park is situated right on the lakefront and close to Tekapo Springs!
Outside Sports
Outside Sports
Outside Sports is offering 10% off any full price item from Friday 18th through to the end of Sunday 20th September.
Available for competitors and their supporters.
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
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.
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is offering a 10% discount at their Lake Pukaki shop over race weekend. Show the friendly staff your race number to get the discount.
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!