14/11/2025
On 22 November I’ll take on a route that cuts from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch in a single day to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health through Movember.
The day opens with a 5km swim across Lake Tekapo in near-freezing alpine water. From the shoreline I hit Transition One and begin the run north along the Te Araroa Trail, climbing past Roundhill Ski Field and up toward Stag Saddle — the highest point on the entire TA. From there I drop into Royal Hut where friends will be running the first aid station.
We carry on north past Stone Hut, through to Crooked Spur Hut, and descend out via Bush Stream to Mesopotamia Station, which marks the end of the 60km run and Aid Station Two.
The bike starts on gravel, following the back trails out toward Peel Forest before turning north to Mayfield, where I’ll switch from the gravel bike to the TT bike. From there it’s a long push to Rakaia Gorge, through to Hororata for Aid Station Three, and then the final stretch all the way into Hunting & Fishing Ballingers Tower Junction for the finish.
In total: 5km swim, 60km mountain run, 200km ride.
Cold water, alpine passes, river valleys, gravel, tarmac, and a purpose bigger than the distance.
Every $20 donated to the Project Beyond the Ranges Movember page puts you in the draw to win over $1,000 in prizes. If you can, please donate. If not, sharing the post helps push this further.
