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Meridian Swim Ruataniwha is an open water swim event on beautiful Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel in the heart of the Mackenzie Region. The three swim categories are:
➡️ The Top Hut Sports Bar & Bistro 500m (for people who want to start out in an open water swim, or youth aged 12 to 15).
➡️ The Twizel/Mackenzie Four Squares 1,500m (for people who have more swimming experience and are looking for a challenge).
➡️ The Mt Cook Alpine Salmon 3,800m (The premier event for experienced open water swimmers or those training for Ironman/ tri-athlete events).
➡️ Pricing:
500m – Adult 16+ $50 / Youth 12 to 15 years $15
1,500m $70
3,800m $90
Entries close 12 March 2025.
➡️ Please note: there are no entries on the day of the event.
There'll be amazing spot prizes and funds raised from the event will be distributed into the local community, for water-based activities in the Twizel area.
➡️ Age limit
The 1,500m and 3,800m events are for people aged 16 years and over. If you are under 16 years and would like to participate in the 1,500m or 3,800m events, please contact the organiser: [email protected] to request a dispensation to the age limit. Please include details of prior cold water and distance swimming events undertaken and details of swimming ability provided by recognised swimming coach.
➡️ Cancellations and refunds:
The Meridian Swim Ruataniwha operates as a not-for-profit community event. Any surplus funds from the event will be returned to the Twizel Community. In the event that an entrant is unable to participate, no refund will be provided. Consider the entry fee as a contribution to the Mackenzie Region, to support community water sports and activities funding in the Twizel community and beyond.
In the unlikely event that the Meridian Swim Ruataniwha event is unable to proceed for all participants, refunds will be provided less a $10 handling fee.
➡️ Enter online:
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/90751/2025-meridian-swim-ruataniwha
If you've entered and haven't seen your confirmation email, please check your spam/junk folder. 🙂
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, Waimate, New Zealand
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