Challenge Wānaka Multi
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About the race
Challenge Wānaka Multi is a multisport event held at Lake Wānaka, New Zealand, on 17 October 2026. The course combines paddling, mountain biking and trail running across local waterways, single track and the Outlet Track along the lakefront.
Competitors complete the following course elements:
- 25 km kayak across Lake Wānaka and downstream on the Clutha River
- 43 km mountain bike on farm track and technical single track (gravel bikes not permitted)
- 14 km trail run along the Outlet Track finishing on the town lakefront
A duathlon option is available that omits the kayak so participants cover only the bike and run. The event can be entered solo or as part of a team. Average conditions cited include an air temperature of about 18°C, water temperature around 14°C, and wind near 15 kph.
Entries include a unique 2026 medal, a 2026 finishers t-shirt and a neoprene swim cap. The event information mentions accommodation and travel details for Wānaka and notes Queenstown Airport as a nearby travel option. Indoor cycling practice for the bike course is offered through Rouvy, and an AI-based training service is listed among race partners and resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
