Oceanside Tauranga Half
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Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half
The Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half is a long-course triathlon held as part of the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport in Tauranga on 23 January 2027. The race uses a flat, fast course described as suitable for personal best attempts and runs along some notable local scenery.
Distances:
- 2 km swim
- 90 km bike
- 21.1 km run
Entry is available for individuals and teams, with team categories for male, female, and mixed teams of two or three. Entry perks include a finisher medal, a goody bag, and a finish line experience. Finishers who complete the race within the event cut-off receive a medal, and finishers certificates are provided after the event. An Athlete Recovery Lounge offers water, nutrition, sponsors products and post race massage.
The event operates under Triathlon New Zealand rules with five year age groups and separate Pro/Elite and Age Group categories. Prize money totalling NZ$26,500 is allocated across the festival; top professional placements in the individual elite category receive prize payments. To be eligible for individual prize money athletes must enter the Elite category. TRIBE membership is required; one-day TRIBE memberships are available for a fee.
An Open Category runs alongside the elite field and permits World Championship qualification while maintaining separate award eligibility rules. The event also recognises an annual community award that highlights values such as commitment, integrity and courage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
