100km | The Muster

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Date: Saturday 3rd April 2027

Distance: 100km

Elevation: Approx 2000m across the course

Start Time: 8:00am 

Start/Finish Line: Lake Tekapo Lake Front

Race Briefing: 7:45am Saturday 3rd April, 2027

Minimum Age: 16yr

Result Categories:

1st, 2nd, 3rd Women, Men Overall, 

1st Female, 1st Male 16-18, 19-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Race Cut Off Information:

Riders will need to be able to ride at an average of 14km an hour to make the cut offs. 

12:00pm Musterer's Rest Aid Station (48km mark - exit from the Glenmore Station farm loop)

1:30pm "Balmoral Café" (66.5km mark - near the entry to the Balmoral Station farm loop)

3:30pm "Balmoral Café" (93km mark - after exiting the Balmoral Station farm loop)

4:30pm Traffic Management Cut Off across the course.

Other Information:

Riders will need to be able to ride this course at an average speed of 14km per hour in order to make the cut-offs. We recommend this distance is suitable for more experienced riders. Please view the course description, map, and elevation information before committing to this event.

The Muster start line is at Godley Peaks Station, 20km along Godley Peaks Rd. This is on private land and access is limited to competitors only.

Competitors can be dropped off on the morning of the race along with their bike OR they can drop their bike to the farm on Friday afternoon (security on site) and then catch an event shuttle to the start line on race day. 

If being dropped off on race morning by private vehicle, all vehicles must depart the site immediately. NO SPECTATORS ON SITE. 

The start will be via a classic kiwi 'Bark Off' - when the shepherd gets their dog to bark, that is the start gun. 

Riders will be organised in order of competitiveness. There will be a 5 minute window for riders to start the race to allow for a good spread throughout the pack.  

Please read the following information carefully if you wish to purchase a bus ticket to get dropped off to your start line:

• bikes must be dropped off to the Start line on Godley Peaks Station on Friday 2nd April between 4:00pm - 6:30pm (security is in place)
• bus tickets can be purchased via Race Roster when you register - you can access the 'shop' in Race Roster even after you have registered, so you can purchase a bus ticket at any stage before the option is closed pre-event
• no supporters are allowed on the bus - riders only

The buses will be departing Lake Tekapo at 6:30am SHARP. Riders will be dropped off at the Cass River bridge (entry point to the station) and will need to walk across the bridge and on to the farm. It will take approx 5-10 minutes to get to your bike. 

We recommend you bring a head torch or some form of lighting to assist you into the farm.

Full information on the bus stop location and loading times will be released closer to the time.

BUS TICKETS: $25 (includes 5.5% processing fee + GST)

The Muster competitors can collect Race Packs on Friday between 3pm - 7:30pm at the Bayleys Mackenzie office in Lake Tekapo. This is at the Mackenzie Room, The Godley Hotel, Unit B/2-4 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo. (TBC)

You can also register on the morning of the race between 6:10am - 7:00am. We recommend all competitors to register on the Friday if possible. This will allow for a smoother morning before your ride.