Meridian Swim Ruataniwha 2026
- Swimming
- 500 m
- 2 km
- 4 km
Twizel, Canterbury, New Zealand
2026 Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend
- Swimming
- 20 km
- Mountain Bike
- 16 km
- 40 km
- 10 km
- Running
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- 2 km
Glen Lyon Road, Twizel, 7944, New Zealand
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About the Event
About the Event
The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend is a multi-sport event that takes place every October in the stunning high country of the Mackenzie Region. It features three events over two days: a canal kayak (20km), mountain bike (16km or 40km), and off-road run or walk (10km or 21km). There are also options for youth (Indoor Row, Mini Dusky mountain bike, Mini Pyramid run/walk) and an over 65 age bracket. Participants can enter individual events or complete all three to become a "Hard Labourer". The event has a strong focus on fundraising for local youth sports and community groups.
Key Dates
- Event Dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Online Entries Close: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 pm
- Registration Pack Collection: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Twizel Events Centre, and up to 15 minutes prior to event start.
- Late Entries: Accepted on the day with an additional fee, up to 15 minutes prior to race briefing.
Event Schedule Highlights
- Saturday, October 24, 2026:
- 8:00 am: Steve Skinner Canal Kayak (Lake Ruataniwha)
- 1:00 pm: Dusky Trail MTB (Glenn Lyon Road)
- 5:00 pm: Day 1 Prizegiving (MoW Bar)
- Sunday, October 25, 2026:
- 8:00 am: Pyramid Run and Walk (Glen Lyon Road)
- 2:00 pm: Day 2 Prizegiving (MoW Bar)
Contact Information
Event Contact: Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend Committee
Phone: (+64) 0274366924
Website: Visit website
Email: [email protected]
How to get there
Courses
Discount coupons
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Tickets
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| 20km Steve Skinner Canal Kayak - Open 18 - 39 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 20km Steve Skinner Canal Kayak - Veteran 40 - 49 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 20km Steve Skinner Canal Kayak - Classic 50 to 64 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 20km Steve Skinner Canal Kayak - Classic Plus 65 yrs + | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 16km E BIKE Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 40km E BIKE Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 10km Mini Dusky Mountain Bike ride (no e-bikes) | NZ$10.00 | View |
| 16km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Youth 12 - 17 yrs | NZ$15.00 | View |
| 16km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Open 18 - 39 yrs | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 16km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Veteran 40 - 49 yrs | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 16km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Classic 50 to 64 yrs | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 16km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Classic Plus 65 yrs + | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 40km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Youth 12 - 17 yrs | NZ$15.00 | View |
| 40km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Open 18 - 39 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 40km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Veteran 40 - 49 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 40km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Classic 50 to 64 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 40km Dusky Trail Mountain Bike Ride (no e-bikes) - Classic Plus 65 yrs + | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 5km Mini Pyramid Run - Under 12 | NZ$10.00 | View |
| 10km Off-road Run - Youth 12 - 17 yrs | NZ$15.00 | View |
| 10km Off-road Run - Open 18 - 39 yrs | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 10km Off-road Run - Veteran 40 - 49 yrs | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 10km Off-road Run - Classic 50 to 64 yrs | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 10km Off-road Run - Classic Plus 65 yrs + | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 10km Off-road Walk (no age groups) | NZ$60.00 | View |
| 21km Pyramid Off-road Run - Youth 12 - 17 yrs | NZ$15.00 | View |
| 21km Pyramid Off-road Run - Open 18 - 39 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 21km Pyramid Off-road Run - Veteran 40 - 49 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 21km Pyramid Off-road Run - Classic 50 to 64 yrs | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 21km Pyramid Off-road Run - Classic plus 65 yrs + | NZ$70.00 | View |
| 21km Pyramid Off-road Walk (no age groups) | NZ$70.00 | View |
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