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 open now, book online through this website.

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. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 2026 EPIC!