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[edit ]The Merino Muster is a cross country ski race held annually at the Snow Farm in Wanaka, New Zealand.[1] The event offers four different length races of 42 km, 21 km, 14 km, and 7 km.[2] The race was founded in 1995, and it has been a member of the WorldLoppet Series since 2014.[1]
History
[edit ]The Merino Muster was predated by two races held in the area.[1] The first was held in the 1980's at the Cardrona Ski Area, and the second was held in 1990 at the site of the future Merino Muster.[1] In 1995, the first official Merino Muster Race was held at the Snow Farm in Wanaka, New Zealand.[1] The race was originally sponsored by the CSL Ltd Animal Health Division.[1] CSL manager John Burridge helped create the race to support farmers and veterinarians.[1] In 2014, the 42 km race became an official member of the WorldLoppet Series.[1] The highest number of participants in the race occured in 2015, with 112 people completing the 42 km race.[1]
Name
[edit ]The name "Merino Muster" originated from the regional tradition of mustering Merino sheep.[3] Mustering is the process of guiding merino sheep from the high country to the lower pastures as winter approaches (March-May).[4] This tradition has been carried out for over 150 years in New Zealand, and is the namesake for the ski race.[5]
Course
[edit ]The even consists of four races, each one differing in length: 42 km, 21 km, 15 km, and 7km.[2]
The 7km race is called the "Straggle Muster."[2] Participants of the this race typically include novice skiers and families.[2] Average times to complete this race range from 30-60 minutes.[2]
The 14 km race is called the "Double Fleece."[2] This race is held within the main bowl of the Snow Farm.[2] To achieve the 14 km, participants ski two laps around the 7 km bowl.[2]
The 21 km race is known as the "Snow Rake."[2] Time to complete this race ranges from 1-3 hours.[2] The course consists of two laps, the first being the same as the Double Fleece, and a second that traverses through the Meg River Valley and passes by the Meadow Hut, an aid station.[1]
The 42 km race is called the "Merino Muster."[2] This race is an official WorldLopped Series event.[1] The course entails completing three laps: the first being that of the Double Fleece, the second being the Snow Rake, and the third being a final lap above the Meg river, back near the Meadow Hut, and finally to the Finish Stadium.[1] Over the course of the race, skiers gain a total elecation of 361 m.[1] The course descends for 38% of the race, ascends for 38% and is flat for 24%.[1]
At the conclusion of all races, skiers receive a medal with a "jewel" in the color that corresponds to their race distance.[1]
Previous winners of the 42km race
[edit ]| Men | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Simeon Hamilton [6] | |
| 2019 | Tomoki Sato[7] | 1:47:16 |
| 2020 (distance shortened to 28 km)[8] | Campbell Wright [8] | |
| 2021 (cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions)[9] | ||
| 2022 | Campbell Wright [10] | 1:59:25 |
| 2023 | Fabian Stocek[11] | 1:17:25 |
| 2024 | Akito Watabe [12] | 1:51:29 |
| 2025 (shortened to 22.4 km due to snow)[13] | Campbell Wright [13] | 0:51:44 |
| Women | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jessie Diggins [6] | |
| 2019 | Jessie Diggins [7] | 1:50:23 |
| 2020 (distance shortened to 28 km)[8] | Rachel Knott[8] | |
| 2021 (cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions)[9] | ||
| 2022 | Nicole David[10] | 2:41:11 |
| 2023 | Jessie Diggins [11] | 1:18:11 |
| 2024 | Jessie Diggins [12] | 1:52:49 |
| 2025 (shortened to 22.4 km due to snow)[13] | Julia Kern [13] | 0:57:19 |
Notable Participants
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Puccio, Giovanni (2018年12月26日). "Merino Muster - Worldloppet" . Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Come to the 2026 Merino Muster WorldLoppet!". wanakaxc.webflow.io. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ "Challengers Merino Muster 2025 brings world-class field – American superstars confirmed – Ski Classics". 2025年08月29日. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ Fibre, ZQ Natural (2025年07月20日). "The Autumn Muster | Omarama Station | Shepherds | ZQ Merino". Discover ZQ. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ Fibre, ZQ Natural (2025年08月06日). "Legacy lives on in every muster | Sheep Mustering | Shepherds | ZQ Merino". Discover ZQ. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b Puccio, Giovanni (2018年08月31日). "US skiers Hamilton and Diggins won the Merino Muster 2018 - Worldloppet" . Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b SteffenLarssen (2019年08月31日). "Tomoki Sato (JPN) and Jessie Diggins (USA) wins the Merion Muster xc marathon". Turrenn.net. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b c d Zlobl, Gunnar (2020年09月12日). "Will the real Merino Muster please stand up - Worldloppet" . Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b "merino muster 2021 - Worldloppet" . Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b "Merino Muster (2022) Results". SportSplits. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b "Merino Muster (2023) Results". SportSplits. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b Zlobl, Gunnar (2024年08月31日). "Jessie Diggins and Akito Watabe win Merino Muster 2024 - Worldloppet" . Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ a b c d Lutz, Leandro (2025年08月30日). "Wright and Kern shine at Merino Muster 2025". ProXCskiing. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ Hayman, Ivor (August 21, 2000). "Snow break for PM". The Southland Times. 1 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b "Challengers Merino Muster 2025 brings world-class field – American superstars confirmed – Ski Classics". 2025年08月29日. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.