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Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, seen from above
September 2027 · date to be announced

Race Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury · New Zealand
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Turquoise lake, golden tussock, 2K to 50K in the Mackenzie

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Course

Trail racing on the shores of Lake Tekapo/Takapō in the Mackenzie Basin, with seven distances from a 2 km kids dash to a 50 km ultra. The 50 km starts at 6am under the dark skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, with the lake and the surrounding snow-capped ranges in view for much of the course.

50K Ultramarathon50 km
32K Trail Run32 km
Half marathon21 km
16K Run / Walk16 km
12K Run / Walk12 km
5K Run / Walk5 km

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Provisional date, projected from last year — the organiser has not announced this edition yet. We show the month only.

About

The Merrell Race Tekapo returns to the stunning setting of Lake Tekapo/Takapō in New Zealand, offering runners a range of distances from a 50km ultra to a 2km kids' race. With breathtaking mountain and lake views, this event is a must-do for runners seeking a scenic and challenging experience.

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