Saturday 24th October 2026
This amazing event is back.
2026 will see the start of the race at the Mead Community Hall 1km up from State Highway One and the race will be 95km.
You will ride up the North Bank of the Rakaia River, across the Rakaia Gorge Bridges and back down the South side of the Rakaia River, finishing in Rakaia outside the Rakaia Domain.
Ride the Rakaia - 95km
"Let’s do what the salmon can’t do, ride up, across and then back down the river all in one day"
For more information visit www.ridetherakaia.co.nz
This amazing event is back.
2026 will see the start of the race at the Mead Community Hall 1km up from State Highway One and the race will be 95km.
You will ride up the North Bank of the Rakaia River, across the Rakaia Gorge Bridges and back down the South side of the Rakaia River, finishing in Rakaia outside the Rakaia Domain.
Ride the Rakaia - 95km
"Let’s do what the salmon can’t do, ride up, across and then back down the river all in one day"
For more information visit www.ridetherakaia.co.nz
