The Snow Farmer 5 km Never tried cross-country skiing? No problem. The Snow Farmer 5 KM is made for first-timers, families, mates and anyone keen to try something new this winter. You don't need to be a serious skier - hire some gear, have a practice at Snow Farm and come and give it a go. It's a brilliant workout, a lot of fun and, frankly, a bit of a Wānaka rite of passage. If you've lived here long enough, chances are someone you know has had a crack at the Muster. Maybe 2026 is your year. This year will be particularly special as we come together to honour John Lee, the founder of Snow Farm and Cardrona Alpine Resort, and the man whose vision helped shape winter in Wānaka. There couldn't be a better year to get on some skis, join the community and be part of a local tradition he helped create. Enter on your own or grab your family, friends, workmates or school crew and enter the team section. Everyone who crosses the finish line gets a medal for their ‘athletic achievements’ wall! Come for the challenge. Stay for the fun. Become part of the Muster. Enter Now THE COURSE The 5km Snow Farmer takes skiers on a journey around the ever-popular highlander onto Merino Glen trail finishing with Highlander Coaxing your children around their first long distance ski event can be very special and an experience for parents or in many cases grandparents to relish.m we even have a lolly station as our aid station. You have all day to get them round and the presence of a feeding station increases the aura of a serious athletic achievement. Race Info Date: Saturday 22nd August 2026 Distance: 5km Start Time: 9;10am Start/Finish Line: Snow Farm NZ Base Race Briefing: Minimum Age: no restriction Categories: two year age group under 20 5 five-year groups over 20 Team Categories: School Challenge Teams, Teams Finisher Medal Enter Now Photo Gallery

Welcome Dinner - 28th August 2025 Dinner: Informal evening dinner. 5:30 Seated for traditional welcome at 5:45 - Last year's highlight Meet 2025 Merino Muster participants, locals, volunteers and visitors. Venue: Lake Wanaka Centre Race Day - 30th August 2025 Race day: Snow Farm NZ Prize Giving: Lake Wanaka Centre from 4 pm Dinner: Lake View Seafood Restaurant Buffet Book now and pay at the Restaurant Grooming Only the course will be groomed and exits from the course will be marked either with ropes or v-boards . It will be the only course groomed and have skate and classic tracks. Marshalls. There will be marshalls at the key junctions. Race Technique All events are freestyle technique, with classic tracks provided for classic skiers. Saturday Bus Leaves the Wanaka Hotel at 7 am Booking essential Waxing Service Snow Farm offers a race waxing service. Please book on the Snow Farm website or join the Waiorau Nordic Ski Club for $30 Join Now Ski Hire Snow Farm has ski hire options but please book through Snow Farm. There are no other hire options. Book on the Snow Farm website. Trail Passes No trail pass needed on race day for race entrants. A trail pass is needed to ski in race week. Purchase an Entry Package for the best value during race week. Bus Race Day Departs Departure TBA Bookings are essential for the race day bus, it is included in the International ski package but you must confirm if you wish to use the bus. Bus tickets are available in the shop on the entry website. Mountain Facilities Food etc Snow Farm has the Polar Espresso Cafe with coffee pastries and pies. BBQ on race day Worldloppet Passports Stamping & Purchase of passports will be available after the event on the mountain and at the prize-giving. 2023 Racers Handbook The handbook is updated as needed Snow Reports Link to results Entrants List Please check your entry to ensure it is correct Bus Saturday The Bus will leave the Wanaka Hotel at 7:30 am. Please check the list to ensure we have you on the list Booked Bus Passengers Please check you name is on the list Entry C ut O ff 5 pm Friday Entries after Friday please phone +6421766910 if you have a problem entering. After Race Casual Dinner Lake View Seafood Restaurant (Above the Lake Bar ) Please email numbers to: merinomuster@gmail.com Pay individually and tell stories of the day.

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Introduction to the Merino Muster ski race both Virtual and Actual event 在这里输入虚拟比赛 Live June 16th 2022 虚拟 MM Facebook ENTRIES OPEN 3RD SEPTEMBER RACE 新西兰的 “按你的方式做” 虚拟 MERINO MUSTER 2021 跑 走 自行车。 滚轮滑雪 或滑雪 今年冬天去不了新西兰， 加入我们的精神 体验几乎是南半球顶级 XC 滑雪赛事之一 观看有趣的视频 Merino Muster 庆祝活动 虚拟比赛结果 See who is a Snow Farm Musterer Worldloppet 虚拟大师 contact

Snow Farm NZ is where the Merino Muster comes to life. Located in the beautiful Pisa Conservation Area, Snow Farm NZ comes to life during winter as a cross-country ski field and a biking and hiking wonderland during the summer. They have cross-country ski trails for all levels, snowshoeing, snow play, and even an on-site cafe for your support crew on the day. Book Now Ski Rentals Discover top-quality ski rentals tailored for all skill levels. The Snow Farm team ensures you find the perfect gear to make the most of the Merino Muster. Enjoy your time without the hassle of bringing your own equipment. Ski Waxing Snow Farm offer a ski wax service for the Merino Muster. Drop your skis off on Thursday afternoon - ready for the race on Saturday morning. You can even book your hire skis in! Lessons Offered Join the Snow Farm expert instructors for personalized ski lessons. Whether you're a beginner wanting to race for the first time, or looking to refine your skills, they can provide it all. Straight Snow Fun If your support crew need sustenance, entertainment or just a photo opportunity, Snow Farm have it all. Get ready for the Muster now! Book Now

Merino Muster Events 22nd August 2026 With 4 different courses, the Merino Muster Cross-Country Ski race has an event for all ski levels and abilities. Choose from our 42km, 21km, 5km and Mini Merino distances. All events are freestyle technique, with classic tracks provided for classic skiers. Enter individually or as a team on our shorter courses. Schools can also enter our School Challenge on our 5km course. Visiting from overseas? Make sure you read about our international visitor package below. Events Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Enter Now International and Visitor Packages Race Entry fee Welcome dinner on Thursday 20th August Trail passes - Monday to Sunday Option of Saturday bus transport Learn More More Event Information Welcome Dinner - 20th August 2026 Dinner: Informal evening dinner. 5:30 Seated for the welcome at 5:45 Meet 2026 Merino Muster participants, locals, volunteers and visitors. Venue: Lake Wanaka Centre Race Day - 22nd August 2026 Race day: Snow Farm NZ Prize Giving: Lake Wanaka Centre from 4 pm Dinner: Lake View Seafood Restaurant Buffet - Book now and pay at the Restaurant Grooming Only the course will be groomed and exits from the course will be marked either with ropes or v-boards . It will be the only course groomed and have skate and classic tracks. Marshalls. There will be marshalls at the key junctions. Race Technique All events are freestyle technique, with classic tracks provided for classic skiers. Saturday Bus Leaves the Wanaka Hotel at 7 am Booking essential Waxing Service Snow Farm offers a race waxing service. Please book on the Snow Farm website or join the Waiorau Nordic Ski Club for $30 Join Now Ski Hire Snow Farm has ski hire options but please book through Snow Farm. There are no other hire options. Book on the Snow Farm website. Trail Passes No trail pass needed on race day for race entrants. A trail pass is needed to ski in race week. Purchase an Entry Package for the best value during race week. Bus Race Day Departs Departure TBA Bookings are essential for the race day bus, it is included in the International ski package but you must confirm if you wish to use the bus. Bus tickets are available in the shop on the entry website. Mountain Facilities Food etc Snow Farm has the Polar Espresso Cafe with coffee pastries and pies. BBQ on race day Worldloppet Passports Stamping & Purchase of passports will be available after the event on the mountain and at the prize-giving.

accommodation and transport made easy Accommodation & Packages MERINO MUSTER & WORLDLOPPET PASSPORT HOLDERS ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT PACKAGE The Wanaka Hotel package is for the independent Worldloppet skier or New Zealander new to cross-country skiing. We take care of all transport and accommodation, you choose where you dine, including a well-equipped kitchen in the hotel to prepare your meals. The hotel is in the heart of Wanaka, with cafes alongside, a very short walk to the best cafes in Wanaka. A daily bus picks you up at the hotel door and takes you to Snow Farm or you can swap out for an alpine skiing experience. Three levels of rooms in the friendliest hotel in Wanaka. The Welcome Dinner and prizegiving are held in the building beside the hotel. Check out our Draft Itinerary Prices WANAKA X-C LUXURY ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE Fully Booked for 2026 Inquire for 2027 Since 2016, Wanaka XC have run fully-catered, 7 night packages for Merino Muster skiers. Tim and Nicole, themselves passionate cross country skiers living in Wanaka, enjoy sharing their love of Snow Farm and New Zealand's WorldLoppet race. Their package, has been enjoyed by skiers from all over the world. Every detail is taken care of, from the moment you arrive at Queenstown airport until the day you leave a week later. All you have to do is ski! The limit is 9 people, book now. To reserve one of the last slots for 2025, see Wanaka XC's website: https://www.wanaka-xc.com 联系我们了解皇后镇住宿

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Don't miss this opportunity to purchase your photos for digitally for $9 each www.bossfotos.com/merinomuster Click on the photos - it will ask to upload a clear selfie of yourself (just take the photo right there and then on your phone)to find all your photos, the system uses facial recognition. Participants will receive another email once the photos are ready. Copies sent to race organisers in case the email ends up in spam Here is the landing page, where the photos will be: www.bossfotos.com/merinomuster

Merino Muster food handling Before starting wash hands and sanitise. Wear provided disposable gloves – we have large that can go over your gloves if you’re outside. Wear a provided mask or your own and please make sure your nose is covered. Cooking Tongs are provided. Become familiar with using tongs for turning and serving the food. Keep food in covered containers Serving Use tongs. Once you get used to using tongs it becomes a habit – I know we have gloves but lets impress the club members as once we’ve made a mistake we can get that one back. Water Bottles Supervise people filling their bottles that they don't touch the tap or any part of the container with the rim of their bottle. Condiments We have squeeze bottles – Servers should be adding the condiment _ Mayo, chutney, sauce and of course mustard rather than letting people put their hands on the bottles. (They could have just sneezed into their hand) Plates etc. We are using Paper Bag and serviettes – so all good Cups Hold at the base! Don’t put your fingers on the rim where people drink from. Thank you for going the extra mile – its important we take mitigating the spread of bugs seriously.

1 X MUSTERER Snow Farm Musterers Congratulation to the following Musterers WOMEN Carina HAMMARSTRAND SWE 1st Womens Musterer Alyse Lee NZL 1st Kiwi Womens Musterer MEN Roger HOMYER GBR 1ST Musterer Grant MCLEOD CAN Ernst ABERGER SWE Carina HAMMARSTRAND SWE Tatsunori MUNAKATA JPN 2 X MUSTERER 3 X MUSTERER 4 X MUSTERER MEN Frank Jargon GER. 1st 2X Musterer