THE MACKENZIE

brought to you by Devold

Saturday 11th April, 2026

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Mackenzie

With a history best suited to a movie plot, the Mackenzie District is bursting with legendary stories.

The Mackenzie brought to you by Devold is an ode to the farming background in this majestic country.

Join us this autumn to experience a journey of your own; one to remember and have you coming back for more.

170KM THE DROVER 92KM THE MUSTER 77KM THE SHEPHERD 34KM THE MERINO

170KM JOURNEY INCLUDING LAKE PUKAKI AND A FULL LOOP OF LAKE TEKAPO

MTB and GRAVEL bike categories

THE DROVER

92KM FULL LOOP OF LAKE TEKAPO

170KM JOURNEY INCLUDING LAKE PUKAKI AND A FULL LOOP OF LAKE TEKAPO

The full loop right around the lake!

THE MUSTER

77KM CANAL/LAKE PUKAKI RACE

34KM OUT AND BACK GRAVEL RACE

Perfect for Gravel, E Bikes, and Mountain Bikes

Competitive and Social categories

THE SHEPHERD

34KM OUT AND BACK GRAVEL RACE

Perfect for Gravel, E Bikes, and Mountain Bikes

THE MERINO

Café style Aid Stations

This race is all about the on course vibes!! If you are out for an adventure make sure you stop at one of the café's on course for snacks and good times!

"Bark Off" Race Starts

Each race starts with the kiwi tradition of a 'bark off' with local shepherd's and their huntaways.

When it's time to go the shepherd's whistle, the dogs bark, then the riders race!

Mackenzie Highland Pipe Band

Riders get to listen to the pipe band play as they set off on their adventure. Where else in the world can you get to listen to the local pipe band play in front of one of the most iconic lakes in the country!

With four events to choose from The Mackenzie brought to you by Devold is a day of fun, sweat, and a #legendarymackenzie adventure!

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