Fairlie Bakehouse
10KM
River Dip
Wet feet...? Worth it!
Take on 10km of river trails, farmland and open Mackenzie country, with the famous midwinter river crossing right at the heart of the adventure. Run it or walk it, enjoy the scenery, get your feet wet and finish back at the Fairlie Village Green with a story to tell.
EVENT OPTIONS
RACE AT A GLANCE
DISTANCE
10km
EVENT OPTIONS
Run or Walk
DATE
17 July 2027
LOCATION
Fairlie Village Green
TERRAIN
Gravel, trail,
farmland & road
KEY FEATURES
River crossing, hill climb and whisky stop
PRICING
10KM START TIME
EARLY BIRD PRICING
(Until 31 December 2026)
$65
aged 20 and over
$55
youth aged 19 and under
STANDARD PRICING
$70
youth aged 19 and under
(From 1 January 2027)
aged 20 and over
$60
11.00am
Runners and walkers
Race briefing: 10.55am
Walkers should position themselves behind the runners and keep left on the course.
VIEW THE 2027 RACE RULES
Yes, your feet will get wet!
Our midwinter river crossing is a Mackenzie tradition
CROSS THE RIVER
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SCENIC TRAILS
Follow river trails and farm tracks with scenic Mackenzie mountain views along the way.
A lively adventure through open Mackenzie country — varied, rewarding and full of character from start to finish.
A FRIENDLY CHALLENGE
FINISH IN FAIRLIE
Cross the line at the Village Green for a warm welcome, great food, music and community celebrations.
THE COURSE
Starting and finishing at the Fairlie Village Green, the course follows the river track before a midwinter river crossing. You'll
then head through private farmland before returning to Fairlie for a warm welcome
10km of gravel roads, trails and farmland
Approx. elevation gain - 30m
Total elevation gain - 70m
The course crosses private property and is only accessible on race day.
EXPLORE THE COURSE IN DETAIL
AID STATIONS
You'll pass 2 aid stations during the race.
KM 5
KM 6.5
Fixx Fuel X, Water, Fruit cake, Shortbread
Fixx Fuel X, Water, Fruit cake, Shortbread
Toilets available at the start/finish and at selected aid stations as seen on map
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
Professional timing
Race bib and on-course support
Aid stations and first aid
Finisher medal
Finish line refreshment
Eligibility for spot prizes and major prizes drawn at prizegiving
ENTERED AS A WALKER
This is a competitive walking category. You must walk the entire course.
Anyone planning to jog or run at any stage should enter the running category. The walking category is based on an honesty system and walkers will be issued a specific walker race bib.
Walkers should position themselves behind the runners.
PREPARE FOR A MACKENZIE WINTER
Trail shoes
recommended
Warm and
waterproof
layers
Hat and
gloves
Bring dry clothing
for after the
race
Conditions can be cold and change quickly. More detailed gear requirements will be confirmed in the race rules.
PRIZES, MEDALS & TIMING
Overall prizes for the first 3 male and female runners and walkers
Age group awards for male and
female runners
and walkers
Finisher medal
for every
participant
Spot prizes at end
of race and major
prizes drawn at
prize giving
All results are based of official chip time from your start wave.