Challenge Wanaka Half Triathlon
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About the race
The Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka 100 is a middle-distance triathlon held at Lake Wānaka, New Zealand, set against the Southern Alps. The event comprises three disciplines with the following distances:
- Swim 2 km
- Bike 80 km
- Run 18 km (two laps)
The swim is a single 2 km lap in Roys Bay following a rectangular buoyed route; wetsuits are compulsory and swim caps are provided. Lake conditions can vary with wind and temperature; typical February water temperatures are around 15–17°C. The bike course is listed at 80 km. The run is an 18 km out-and-back routed as two laps along lakeside trails and sealed paths, with rolling terrain and a notable climb after 7 km. Aid stations are positioned on the run (including Bremner Bay and Beacon Point Beach) and there is one main bike aid station accessible in either direction. Nutrition and drink protocols require use of refillable bottles or cups, designated bottle drop zones, and specific litter zones; littering incurs disqualification.
The event accepts individual and team entries, with team formats for adults and a separate Secondary School team format; individual athletes must be 18 years or older and secondary school athletes must be 16 or older. Course contingencies include reverting to a duathlon or half marathon if swim or bike legs cannot take place. Organisers state sustainability and freshwater biosecurity are priorities and request cooperation with waste and gear-cleaning measures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
