Additive manufacturing studio – Aotearoa New Zealand
Real terrain, printed to scale.
Topographic discs of the Lake Tekapo race courses, modeled from real elevation data and printed to order – six distances, from 5K to the 50K ultra.
The Race Tekapo series
Choose your distance.
Merrell Race Tekapo
Everything is printed to order.
Modeled from real terrain
Every disc starts from real elevation data for the course, not a stylized approximation – the ridgelines and lakeshore are true to scale.
Multi-material precision
FDM printing combine a painted lake surface, raised contour lines, and an etched route in a single finished piece.
Personalize it
You can add a name, finish time, and race date to any size – a keepsake for casual entrants or a trophy for a personal best. Optional Extra
From idea to object, in four steps.
Brief
Tell us the course, race, or route – a link, a GPX file, or just the name.
Design
We model the terrain in CAD and share renders for feedback before anything gets printed.
Material and process selected for detail, strength, and finish.
Deliver
Post-processed, finished, and shipped – or ready for pickup.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I get my own race or run mapped?
Yes – send us the course and we will model it for you.
How long does an order take?
Most orders ship within 7-10 days, including design review and print time.
What's the disc made from?
A rigid PLA+ or PETG filament.
Do you ship outside New Zealand?
Not at this stage.
Can I add a name and finish time?
Every size can be personalized with an engraved nameplate at checkout – just include the details in your order email.
Got a course to map?
Send us your race, hike, or ride – we’ll model the terrain and quote a print in any of our six sizes.