New Zealand’s most iconic event the Lake Hawea Epic is back on for 2026
Race Date is 28th March. Now headed up by three time winner and multi-sport athlete Dougal Allen
The event takes riders through two private South Island high-country stations – Hunter Valley and Dingle Burn. Entries are now CLOSED. SEE WHO IS ENTERED IN THE 2026 EVENT BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Riders can choose between the EPIC – 125km and the CLASSIC – 95km. This is the only time of year that this course is available to ride.


