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Meridian Hydro Half Marathon - Te Anau - New Zealand

Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

calendar_today 08 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Experience the serene beauty of Fiordland at the Meridian Hydro Half Marathon on Saturday, August 8th, 2026. This community-focused event, set on the stunning Lake2Lake trail, guides you through a breathtaking landscape of native bush, tranquil riversides, and pristine lakeshores. With a 21.1km half marathon, a 10km run, and a new 2km kids' fun run, the event offers a perfect challenge for every level while directly supporting the Fiordland Trails Trust. Your participation helps expand and maintain this incredible network, making your run a contribution to a lasting legacy. Lace up for a purpose-driven journey through one of New Zealand's most spectacular and peaceful trail settings.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Aug 02, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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10:30

Mitre 10 Te Anau 10km

Aug 02, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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10:30

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Te Anau.

thermostat Temperature

2.8° / 9.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.2° / 6.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

6.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:44

nightlight Sunset

18:00

About Te Anau

Learn more about the host city, Te Anau.

Te Anau is a small town on the shore of Lake Te Anau, in the Southland region of the South Island. It is the gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Road.