Ironman New Zealand Taupo
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About the race
IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō is a full-distance triathlon that brings together open-water swimming, road cycling, and a lakeside run. The event is scheduled for March 6, 2027, in Taupō, New Zealand, and is listed as accessible for free.
The race uses Lake Taupō for the swim and includes a long road bike leg that passes through rural scenery. The run follows the lakefront and is described as lined with spectators.
Distances:
- 3.8 km swim in Lake Taupō
- 180 km bike ride
- 42.2 km lakeside run
Course notes provided by the organiser characterise the swim as lake based, the bike as rolling, and the run as flat. Typical weather and water figures shown for the event include a high air temperature of about 19 °C, a low air temperature of about 6 °C, and an average water temperature of about 18 °C. The event is presented as one of the longest-running IRONMAN races outside of Kona and is associated with ANZCO Foods as a title partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
