Race Info 2023
Entries
Enter on line https://eventplus.net/MM23
https://www.merinomuster.com/entries
Mini Merino’s can must enter online its free but entry required _ (new for 2022 )
Start times Start Times:To be confirmed
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42km Merino Muster 9:00 am
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21km Snow Rake 9:00 am
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14km Double fleece 9:05am
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7km Straggle Muster 9:05am
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1km Mini Muster TBA Minis must enter online
Race Bib Pick up
31st August Location TBC
2nd September
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Race day TBC Snow farm
Grooming
Only the course will be groomed and exits from the course marked either with ropes or v- boards
Marshalls.
There will be Marshalls at all the difficult junctions.
Race map
Race maps are on the MerinoMuster website and will be updated as soon as we are sure of the Snow
https://www.merinomuster.com/race-details
Race Technique
All events are freestyle technique, with classic tracks provided for classic skiers.
Event Details -
Note
7km Straggle Muster Course 1X Loop 1
14km Race 2X Loop 1
21 km Snow Rake Course Loop 1 & 2
42km Merino Muster Course Loop 1, 2 & 3
Welcome Dinner
Dinner: Informal evening dinner. 5:30 Drinks and Dinner 6 pm. Meet other Merino Muster participants, locals volunteers and visitors.Venue _ Lake Wanaka Centre
Waxing Service
Snow Farm offers a race waxing service. Please book. At the Snow Farm $50 ? per race wax
Trail Passes No trail Pass on race day for Race Entrants
Bus Race day Departs 8:00 am
Bookings are essential for the race day bus $45 included in the International ski package lease confirm if you are going to use the bus.
Mountain Facilities Food etc
There will be a BBQ on race days Complimentary but the Donations to the ski Club are always welcome
Unfortunately we no longer have access to the areas in the lodge that some of you will be familiar with. i.e Change rooms or showers
Worldloppet Passports
Stamping & Purchase of passports will be available after the event
Important Covid 19 Information ( Check NZ websites )
We look forward to welcoming our Aussie & International friends. We will have a virtual platform for all skiers who can't travel to enjoy the Merino Muster.
Visitor to Wanaka - Should you test positive please go online and to https://covid19.govt.nz/testing-and-
If you become seriously ill phone 111 the emergency ambulance service and be sure to tell them you have covid.
The Merino Muster committee endeavour to use safe food handling with the events associated with food. Our volunteers are instructed in safe covid practise.