New Zealand
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!
26 Tri events
Pilot 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.
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The Mt Maunganui Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon will take place on the 1st of December 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.
Oxford Canterbury
The OxMan is a festival of multisport events for all ages and abilities held near Oxford. Entries can be made as teams or individuals.
St Peters Cambridge Waikato
The Hamilton Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is coming back on the 8th of December 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.
Christchurch Canterbury
The PaknSave Triathlon Festival is a collection of multisport events for all ages and abilities from 5 years up. Entries can be made as teams or individuals.
Blue 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).
Mount 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.
Mount 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.
Gore Southland
The Southland Summer Challenge consists of 8 events catering for athletes of all abilities. January is great timing for this event as it provides the perfect buildup for anyone doing Challenge Wanaka, Lake Wanaka Half, Ironman NZ or Coast to Coast.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Canterbury Classic is an old school triathlon & duathlon focused on providing a good honest course with options for all ages and abilities.
Mitre 10 Park, Hastings Hawkes Bay
The Hastings Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is back and due to take place on the 12th of February 2025. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.
Wanaka 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.
Kinloch 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.
Mount 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.
Central Southland College Southland
The Southland Secondary School Triathlon Championships will take place at Central Southland College on the 21st of February 2025 and offers the following events:
Year 7 (Girls & Boys) - 150m Swim, 7km Bike, 2. 5km Run
Year 8 (Girls & Boys) - 150m Swim, 7km Bike, 2.
Christchurch Canterbury
The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Christchurch, is coming back and taking place on the 23rd of February 2025. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.
Kapiti 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.
Taupo 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.
Dunedin Otago
The Dunedin Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is going to take place on the 2nd of March 2025. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.
Tahunanui Reserve Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Nelson Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, is back and due to take place on the 9th of March 2025. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.
Mt 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).
Christchurch Canterbury
A triathlon, duathlon and trail running event held on a stunning course around the Port Hills and Godley Head area of Christchurch with events for all ages and abilities.
Ngamotu 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.
Point England Reserve Auckland
The Central East Auckland Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is located at Point England Reserve in Point England. Open to Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun day out for kids, parents and families.
Invercargill Southland
The Murihiku Women's Duathlon, is taking place on the 6th of April 2025. This event is entry level and can be entered as an individual or a team of 2. More suitable for MTB rather than road bike. Distance options include:
Short Course Duathlon: 500m run, 8.
Lake 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.