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RACE TEKAPO TEKAPO, NEW ZEALAND EVENT Race Tekapo WHEN 16 September 2023 DISTANCE 50km, 32km, 21km, 12km, 5km WHERE Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District, South Island, New Zealand MORE racetekapo.com
Race Tekapo is an exciting destination trail running event in one of the country’s most scenic locations. Lake Tekapo is in the heart of the Mackenzie Region and is known worldwide for its turquoise waters and incredible mountain views. It’s also home to one of the most photographed churches in the world, the Church of the Good Shepherd.
each course designed so that runners and walkers can soak up the surroundings while enjoying the exciting atmosphere. With five distances to choose from, ranging from the 50km ultra through to a fast 5km event, there is something for everyone. There is even a bonus Kids Dash allowing the young ones to enjoy the festivities of our favourite sport.
to experience the race. The local Highland Pipe Band spoilt athletes as they passed by the Church of the Good Shepherd at dawn, and again on the top of Mt John later in the morning.
Competitors can relax and soak in the local hot pools, play up in the snowy mountains, and be blown away by the serenity of the international dark sky zone. With so much to do whilst in the district, the race’s tag line is: Come for the run, stay of the fun!
Depending on what race you choose, there are three lakes to pass by, two high country stations that you get to run through, and the incredible Mt John that allows 360-degree views of the district.
It caters for elite runners through to social walkers and families, so come to Race Tekapo for the run, and definitely stay on for the fun!
2022 was the event’s inaugural year which saw 1000 competitors come to Lake Tekapo
LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED UNTIL 14 SEPTEMBER 2023
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This is definitely an event to add to your racing calendar!
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 10 SEPTEMBER 2023
