Held in August, the Mitre 10 Te Anau 10k a fantastic opportunity to experience the bracing freshness of a Fiordland winter’s day, when crisp clear days are the norm.

With mighty Mt Titiroa behind you and the World Heritage Fiordland National Park to your left, the scenery will enthral even the seasoned runner.

Running or walking under the snow-capped mountains, you’ll snake your way through sections of beech forest and alongside the crystal clear Waiau River before finishing up at picture perfect, Lakefront Te Anau.

10:00am start at Queens Reach, where you will run/walk along Fiordland Trail Trust’s Lake2lake track beside the Upper Waiau River before climbing up to higher terraces on four occasions.

A relaxed and enjoyable vibe flows through the field as you draw inspiration from the breath-taking scenery.

From there you reach the Lake Te Anau control gates – where you make your way around the stunning lakefront trail. There’s plenty to take in as you pass Tui Bay and the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary (try to spot a takahe or a kākā) before heading along the town waterfront to finish at Steamers Beach on the Lakefront.

Three water stations and three toilet stops can be found along the way. Tailwind will be on course as our event nutrition at water stations along with fruit and lollies

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Anyone participating in the Mitre 10 Te Anau 10k must be at least 12-years-old on race day and attend the race briefing at 9.45am. 12 to 14 year olds  must be accompanied by an adult on course who is also a registered athlete in the same distance, legal guardian approval must  be given with an acknowledgment of risks.  (there is limited spaces available in this category)

• The following are not permitted, roller skates, skateboards, prams, strollers, bicycles, baby front or back packs, tricycles, wheelchairs or pets
• On race day, under no circumstance are you permitted to give your bib to another person. The safety of our athletes is paramount; therefore we need to ensure we have correct details of all our runners on course.
• If any participant becomes distressed or exhausted the safety director or race director has the right to withdraw that person from the event.
• Runners and walkers should remain vigilant, obey normal pedestrian rules and respect other trail users at all times.
• The trail is still open to the public, although is usually quieter in winter. However, runners and walkers should constantly be on alert and follow all directions from the course safety marshals.
• Runners and walkers must follow the indicated channeling of the cones where necessary.
• Walkers should walk no more than two abreast and keep single file to the left on narrower section of the course to allow runners to pass safely.
• Runners and walkers should be certain that they are fit enough and sufficiently well trained to complete this event. If you are unsure about your general health or fitness consult your family doctor before embarking on a training program. There are many running/walking training programs available on the internet.
• The Race Director may ask to speak to any minors entered to ensure physically and mentally capable

Refunds 

• Withdrawals up to 01 July 2025 will receive an 80% refund (or defer to 2026 event, and incur a $20 administration fee)
• Withdrawals from 02 July to noon on 31^st July 2025 will receive a 25% refund (or defer to 2026 event, and incur a $20 administration fee)
• There will be no refunds or deferments after 31st July 2025
• Athletes who have deferred into this event from a previous year, or  entered through the use of a complimentary entry are not eligible for athlete withdrawal refund
• Any request for a refund or deferments must be made via booking system here and fee paid. A follow up email may come from  events@teanauevents.co.nz
• Your entry can only be deferred once, deferred entries are not eligible for refunds

Entry Transfer

• Transfer of a registration to another person is only available up to 31st July 2025, and will incur a $20 administration fee.
• Any request for a Transfer must be made via booking system here and fee paid. A follow up email may come from  events@teanauevents.co.nz

Cancellation policy

• In the event of cancellation of the race due to any adversity, be it weather, flooding or any other force majeure, including restrictions due to Covid 19, the organising committee reserves the right to decide whether to defer entries to the 2026 event (after which point there would be no refunds), and/or to make arrangements for entrants to request an 80% This will be communicated to all participants via email.

A list of participants will be updated here