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23 Tri events
Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Hamilton
image descriptionUniversity of Waikato Fields, Hamilton Waikato

The Hamilton Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, Is coming back on the 10th of December 2023!

Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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Rotorua. Suffer. 2023
image descriptionBlue Lake, Rotorua Bay of Plenty

Rotorua Suffer will take place on the 16th December 2023. The event includes a Half Ironman (Swim 2km, Bike 90km & Run 21km) as well as a Quarter Ironman (Swim 1km, Bike 45km & Run 10. 5km).

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Pak n Save Triathlon Festival 2023
image descriptionLake Run Canterbury

The Park n Save Triathlon Festival will take place in Lake Rua, Canterbury on the 17th of December 2023. The event offers a large number of distances to cater to all abilities. Choose from the Classic Sprint Tri which involves a 500m swim, 15km bike and 5km run.

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EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon 2023
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon will take place on the 27th of December 2023. Compete in the Sprint or Super-Sprint distance races before you take in New Zealand's best Elite athletes taking on the 6 legged Triathlon.

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Tauranga Half 2024
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The Tauranga Half is taking place on January 20th, 2024. 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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Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2024
image descriptionBlue Lake, Rotorua Bay of Plenty

The Ecomist Blue Lake Multisport Festival, is back and due to take place on the 28th of January 2024. The Ecomist Blue Lake Multisport Festival includes six individual events over 2 days.

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Hastings
image descriptionHastings Hawkes Bay

The Hastings Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is back and due to take place on the 14th of February 2024!

Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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Challenge Wanaka 2024
image descriptionWanaka Otago

Challenge Wanaka will take place on the 17th of February 2024. 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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Generation Homes Women's Triathlon
image descriptionMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty

The Generation Homes Women's Triathlon will take place on the 18th of February 2024 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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Barfoot & Thompson Peoples Tri Race 3 - Mission Bay
image descriptionMission Bay Auckland

There is not an ounce of elevation in this course…but that doesn’t mean it’s boring! In fact, the opposite, you will be on your toes on the bike course being nice and nimble among loads of other cyclists – not to mention the cheering from the sidelines, there is not...

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Christchurch
image descriptionChristchurch Canterbury

The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Christchurch,  is coming back and taking place on the 25th of February 2024. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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Kapiti Women's Triathlon 2024
image descriptionKapiti Wellington

The Kapiti Women's Triathlon, is taking place on the 25th of February 2024. The Kapiti Women's Triathlon is one of the longest running women's only events in New Zealand.

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Nutri-Grain IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo
image descriptionTaupo Waikato

IRONMAN 70. 3 Taupo will take place on March 2nd 2024.  

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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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Dunedin
image descriptionDunedin Otago

The Dunedin Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is going to take place on the 3rd of March 2024. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Nelson 2024
image descriptionTahunanui Reserve Nelson Marlborough Tasman

The Nelson Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, is back and due to take place on the 10th of March 2024!

Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Wellington
image descriptionKilbirnie Park Wellington

The Wellington Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, is back anddue to take place on the 17th of March 2024!

Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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SEA2SKY CHALLENGE
image descriptionSumner Canterbury

The Sea 2 Sky Challenge will return on the 17th of March 2024. The March event offers a triathlon or duathlon as well as a 17km trail run.  

The Sea 2 Sky tri /duathlon challenge starts with a 750m swim or 2.

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Marra Sprint Triathlon 2024
image descriptionMt Maunganui Bay of Plenty

Marra Sprint Triathlon is taking place on the 24th of March 2024. An event for the family, with a race length to suit everyone's abilities. We have the Sprint (750/20/50), Short & Monster (400/10/2) & the Minis (100/2/1).

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Barfoot & Thompson Peoples Tri Race 4 - Maraetai Beach
image descriptionMaraetai Beach Auckland

Race 4 of the Barfoot & Thompson Peoples Tri Series will take place at beautiful Maraetai Beach on the 24th of March 2024. Choose from Olympic, Sprint & Try-A-Tri Distances as well as Aqua-Bike and Duathlon courses available.  

 

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Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon New Plymouth
image descriptionNgamotu Beach, New Plymouth Taranaki

The New Plymouth Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is located at Ngamotu Beach. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.

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Bivouac Outdoor Mt Isobel Challenge 2024
image descriptionHanmer Springs Canterbury

The Bivouac Outdoor Mt Isobel Challenge will take place on the 25th of May 2024. The Bivouac Outdoor Mt Isobel Challenge is a mountain duathlon which takes place in the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs.

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Lake Hayes Triathlon 2024
image descriptionLake Hayes, Queenstown Otago

Work off your Christmas over-indulging at the Lake Hayes Triathlon on the 27th of December 2024. 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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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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