Saturday 17 July 2027 in Fairlie, South Canterbury.

The main event hub is at the Fairlie Village Green on Main Street, Fairlie. This is where most events finish and where the race-day atmosphere, food and activities are centred.

Race pack collection will be at the Fairlie Village Green at the Hazlett Tent on Friday 16 July 2027 from 3:00pm–6:00pm, and on Saturday 17 July 2027 from 7:30am–12 noon. If possible, collect your race pack on Friday to help reduce queues on race morning.

Online registrations close on Wednesday 14 July 2027 — three days before race day, following the same timing currently used on the website. Late entries may still be accepted in person if spaces remain. The event is capped however so if spaces run out then registrations will be closed.

Parking is available on Main Street around the Village Green, at St Columba’s Church grounds, School Road and Gall Street. Please avoid parking outside businesses in the main shopping area and on Gray Street, as Gray Street forms part of the race circuit.

No. Roads and tracks remain open to the public. Participants must follow normal road rules, marshal instructions and event signage at all times.

No. Bikes, scooters and dogs are not permitted on any course. Pushchairs are permitted on the 2.5km Hole in One, and children under five may use a balance bike on that course.

No. Competitors must not be accompanied on the course by anyone who is not officially entered in the event.

Listening devices are not recommended for safety reasons. Participants need to be able to hear marshals, vehicles and other competitors.

Keep left and allow faster participants to pass. If you are overtaking someone, call “Passing on your right” so they know you are coming.

Yes. Every finisher receives a medal.

Yes. Spot prizes are available throughout the event, and participants should check the spot-prize tent for their bib number. Participants in the 21.1km and 10km events also have the opportunity to win major spot prizes at prizegiving.

Yes — anyone finishing an event wearing a tartan kilt that is longer than their running shorts receives a prize.

Prizegiving is at 2:00pm at the Fairlie Community Hall. Participants need to be present to win major spot prizes.

Fairlie has a range of accommodation, with additional options available in Lake Tekapo and Twizel. Booking early is recommended for race weekend.