Waitomo Triathlon Festival
The Waitomo 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.
Get ready for an awesome freshwater swim, a flat and fast bike and finish with a scenic trail run on a spectator-friendly course.
From its inception in 2010, the Triathlon Festival has set a new standard for multisport events in Canterbury. With a wide variety of events from which to choose, there is something for everyone from the first-time runner to the professional athlete.
If you have ever had the desire to give a triathlon a go, the festival atmosphere and safe environment at Lake Rua make it an ideal starting point.
The festival comprises:
- The Classic Sprint Tri – A non-drafting short course tri with an Aquabike (swim/bike) option for non-runners.
- Team Challenge – great for corporate, social or families with a swim/bike/run or run/bike/run option.
- Try a Tri or Duathlon– targeted at first-timers and novice athletes.
- Terra Firma – a Duathlon for the non-swimmers (run/bike/run).
- Junior Tri and Duathlon – A shorter race for 10 to 15-year-olds.
- Kids Mini Tri - 5 to 9-year-olds can enjoy this wade, bike, and run around the lake.
Get ready for an awesome freshwater swim, a flat and fast bike and finish with a scenic trail run on a spectator-friendly course.
From its inception in 2010, the Triathlon Festival has set a new standard for multisport events in Canterbury. With a wide variety of events from which to choose, there is something for everyone from the first-time runner to the professional athlete.
If you have ever had the desire to give a triathlon a go, the festival atmosphere and safe environment at Lake Rua make it an ideal starting point.
The festival comprises:
- The Classic Sprint Tri – A non-drafting short course tri with an Aquabike (swim/bike) option for non-runners.
- Team Challenge – great for corporate, social or families with a swim/bike/run or run/bike/run option.
- Try a Tri or Duathlon– targeted at first-timers and novice athletes.
- Terra Firma – a Duathlon for the non-swimmers (run/bike/run).
- Junior Tri and Duathlon – A shorter race for 10 to 15-year-olds.
- Kids Mini Tri - 5 to 9-year-olds can enjoy this wade, bike, and run around the lake.
Lake Rua, 54 Greywacke Road, Harewood, Christchurch
Event contact
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