Merrell Race Tekapo

Merrell Race Tekapo Come for the run, stay for the fun! Join us on Saturday September 19th, 2026 for the next Merrell Race Tekapo!

13/06/2026

Flashback to race day 2025 💫 Who's getting excited for race day 2026?! 🙌

The 5km Run/Walk is a very special part of Merrell Race Tekapo. A 5km distance is a huge milestone for many - and we're ...
08/06/2026

The 5km Run/Walk is a very special part of Merrell Race Tekapo. A 5km distance is a huge milestone for many - and we're here to celebrate it with you 💫

Why should you enter our 5km event?

🔵 Chasing a PB? This course is perfect!
🔵 Been sitting on the sidelines and wanting a personal challenge? What better place to achieve something for yourself!
🔵 Weekend getaway with something 'extra'? Enter the 5km and grab a medal to take back home!

Some of our competitors are chasing their fastest time, but many are on the start line for something completely different. 5km might be the furthest you have ever been, it might be a 'come-back' distance, it might be where you test your fitness.

Enter now and spend your winter getting ready 🙌
We'll celebrate your achievement with you 🎉

The 12km is the "punchy" option at Merrell Race Tekapo ✨🔵 Up and over Mt John🔵 Run or Walk - or both!🔵 390m elevation ga...
07/06/2026

The 12km is the "punchy" option at Merrell Race Tekapo ✨

🔵 Up and over Mt John
🔵 Run or Walk - or both!
🔵 390m elevation gain
🔵 360 degree views 🤩

This one's for the view-chasers 👀. Year after year, competitors tell us the scenery is even more spectacular than they expected 👌

Come and experience it for yourself!!

The 16km Trail Run / Walk is an excellent option for those wanting to experience all the highlights of Merrell Race Teka...
05/06/2026

The 16km Trail Run / Walk is an excellent option for those wanting to experience all the highlights of Merrell Race Tekapo, with a little less vert.

With only 200m elevation gain across the 16km course, it's big on scenery and a little easier on the legs 🙌

🔵 the iconic footbridge
🔵 The Church of The Good Shepherd
🔵 Lake Tekapo Regional Park
🔵 Sawdon Station
🔵 and stunning views of Lake Tekapo!

Run it fast 💨 or "walk and talk" 💫 The 16km event is getting more popular each year - come and experience it for yourself!!

Merrell Race Tekapo really is an event that has 'something for everyone'. Chasing a podium, a PB, or a great time - this...
03/06/2026

Merrell Race Tekapo really is an event that has 'something for everyone'.

Chasing a podium, a PB, or a great time - this event is for you 🙌

Entries are selling fast for the 5th year celebrations 🎉

Come join in 🔗 https://racetekapo.com/

Merrell Race Tekapo.Big landscapes. Bigger experience.Merrell NZ
29/05/2026

Merrell Race Tekapo.

Big landscapes. Bigger experience.

Merrell NZ

Where to stay for race weekend? As Merrell Race Tekapo continues to grow, competitors are making the most of accommodati...
26/05/2026

Where to stay for race weekend? As Merrell Race Tekapo continues to grow, competitors are making the most of accommodation options right across the Mackenzie Region.

🔵 Lake Tekapo - right in the heart of the action
🔵 Fairlie - an easy 30-minute drive
🔵 Twizel - just 45 minutes away

With convenient shuttle services available from both Fairlie and Twizel, getting to the start line is simple and stress-free. In fact, the drive is no longer than a typical morning commute - leaving you free to relax and enjoy an unforgettable race weekend 🙌

🔗 https://racetekapo.com/bus-service-info

The 21K is packed with variety - breathtaking scenery, iconic landmarks, forest trails, and mountain views.Where in the ...
24/05/2026

The 21K is packed with variety - breathtaking scenery, iconic landmarks, forest trails, and mountain views.

Where in the world can you run or walk a half marathon in an internationally renowned landscape, connecting with thousands of other runners and walkers, all the while achieving your own goals?! 💫

This is more than just a race - it's an experience you'll never forget 🙌

The 32K at Merrell Race Tekapo is all about the views and runnable trails 🏃🏃‍♀️ 🔵 trails take you alongside 3 stunning l...
20/05/2026

The 32K at Merrell Race Tekapo is all about the views and runnable trails 🏃🏃‍♀️

🔵 trails take you alongside 3 stunning lakes
🔵 multiple buffet-style aid stations to keep you fuelled throughout
🔵 360 degree views of the Mackenzie Region atop Mt John

The 32K sees more and more competitors take on this distance every year. Will you be lining up this September?

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