Ironman New Zealand Taupo
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IRONMAN New Zealand Taupō
IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō is a full distance triathlon held in Taupō, New Zealand. The race comprises an open water swim, a long road cycling leg, and a run that follows the lakeshore. The event listing includes World Championship qualification and race week resources for athletes.
Distances included in the event:
- 3.8 km swim in Lake Taupō
- 180 km bike course through local natural scenery
- 42.2 km lakeside run with spectator lined sections
The swim takes place in Lake Taupō, described as the largest freshwater lake in Oceania. The bike course routes through areas of New Zealand noted for natural beauty. The run follows the lake edge and passes through zones with spectator support.
Published event details also list typical conditions and figures for the race location, including an average water temperature of about 18 °C and a reported air temperature range near 6 °C to 19 °C. The race is presented as the longest running IRONMAN event outside of Kona and notes longstanding local community support over more than 25 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
