My Next Challenge helps you find your next Triathlon in New Zealand. Whether you are looking for a kid friendly event, a Try a Tri, your next duathlon or an ultra distance triathlon, challenge yourself, be inspired and get active!


13 Tri events
Pukekohe Duathlon
image descriptionPukekohe Park Auckland

The Pukekohe Duathlon is back, taking place on the 4th of August 2024. Auckland City Tri Club has hosted the annual Duathlon at Pukekohe race track since 2009. Athletes get the best of both worlds - a fast smooth surface on the bike, a variety of run surfaces .

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Tinman Triathlon 2024
image descriptionPilot Bay, Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The Tinman Triathlon is back for 2024, taking place on the 24th of November. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Tinman Triathlon returns for another year. The Tinman Triathlon is bought to you by GENX Homes & Marra Construction.

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Rotorua. Suffer. 2024
image descriptionBlue Lake, Rotorua Bay of Plenty

Rotorua Suffer will take place on the 21st of December 2024. The event includes a Half Ironman (Swim 2km, Bike 90km & Run 21km) as well as a Quarter Ironman (Swim 1km, Bike 45km & Run 10km).

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EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon 2024
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon will take place on the 27th of December 2024. Compete in the Sprint, Super-Sprint or Aquathon distance races before you take in New Zealand's best Elite athletes taking on the 6 legged Triathlon.

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TriFACTOR Wanaka 2025
image descriptionWanaka Otago

Save the date for the TriFACTOR Wanaka 2025 on the 4th of January. Held in stunning Wanaka in Otago, TriFACTOR offers Olympic & Sprint distance triathlons, kids triathlons and Splash n Dash, a Duathlon event as well as 5km & 10km trail runs.

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Tauranga Half 2025
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The Tauranga Half is taking place on January 18th, 2025. It's one of the longest running and most popular triathlon events in New Zealand. This event has a rich history in the local Tauranga and triathlon community.

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Challenge Wanaka 2025
image descriptionWanaka Otago

Challenge Wanaka will take place on the 13-15th of February 2025. The event features one of the world’s toughest middle distance triathlon courses set against the stunning alpine backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

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Kinloch Triathlon Festival 2025
image descriptionKinloch Waikato

The Kinloch Triathlon Festival will take place From Saturday the 15th to Sunday the 16th of February 2025. The Erin Baker Standard Distance Triathlon consists of a 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run.

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Calley Homes Women's Triathlon 2025
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The Calley Homes Women's Triathlon will take place on the 16th of February 2025 in Mount Maunganui. The Triathlon is an entry level Women’s only event that encourages participation of Women from 11 years of age and at any level of fitness and ability.

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Kapiti Women's Triathlon 2025
image descriptionKapiti Wellington

The Kapiti Women's Triathlon, is taking place on the 23rd of February 2025. The Kapiti Women's Triathlon is one of the longest running women's only events in New Zealand.

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IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo 2025
image descriptionTaupo Waikato

IRONMAN 70. 3 Taupo will take place on the 1st of March 2025.  

The 1. 9km swim takes place in Lake Taupo starting on the beach, heading towards the Yacht Club and back, exiting on Lake Terrace and transitioning at Kaimanawa Reserve.

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Marra Sprint Triathlon 2025
image descriptionMt Maunganui Bay of Plenty

Marra Sprint Triathlon is taking place on the 9th of March 2025. An event for the family, with a race length to suit everyone's abilities. We have the Sprint (750/20/5), Short & Monster (400/10/2) & the Minis (100/2/1).

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Lake Hayes Triathlon 2025
image descriptionLake Hayes, Queenstown Otago

Work off your Christmas over-indulging at the Lake Hayes Triathlon on the 27th of December 2025. New Zealand's oldest triathlon offers Olympic and Sprint tri distances for individuals and teams as well as a Duathlon and 5km and 10km trail runs.

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