Merino Muster

In 2021 the tracks won’t be an issue for the organizers of the Merino Muster. Indeed, the organizers are talking about the best snow conditions in years at Snow Farm, the venue of New Zealand’s Worldloppet race. But also the Covid-19 Delta variant has arrived New Zealand which makes the race on 4th September uncertain.

The chances are good, that the 42km FT race is going to be held on 4th September, as the Covid situation is good on the South Island. So the organizers are confident to start at least a local race: No international participants, but locals: “Of course we miss our international participants, but also our New Zealand competitors are very important to us!”, says Mary Lee from the organizing team.

To help the potential participants in the uncertainty around the race day, the early bird registration has been extended to the 2nd of September. The organizers also see the possibility to postpone the race one or two weeks, if the restrictions and regulations make that necessary.

Next update is coming this week.

Virtual challenge for all who can not come

Everyone who can’t make it to Wanaka and participate in the Merino Muster is invited to join the virtual edition. As last year, every one can join the virtual event from everywhere in the world. Just register, grab your skies, boots, bike, roller skies and do the distance on your home track. Later upload the training file and get a diploma and medal. This virtual Merino Muster is part of the Virtual Racing League, a collection of all virtual events organized by Worldloppet member races. Do 7 virtual events and become a Virtual Racer!