Southland Summer Challenge
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Southland Summer Challenge
The Southland Summer Challenge is scheduled for Sunday 13 December 2026 at Croydon Lodge, Gore. The event comprises a series of multisport and swim races held on the same day, with separate entry fees for each race.
Events and distances include:
- 76.5 Challenge: 1500m swim, 60km bike, 15km run
- Sprint Triathlon Southland Champs: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
- Junior Triathlon Under 16 Southland Champs: 400m swim, 9km bike, 2km run
- Novice Junior Triathlon Under 16 Southland Champs: 200m swim, 9km bike, 2km run
- Duathlon: 200m run, 20km bike, 5km run
- Nautique Paddle Sports Coast to Coast Buildup Southland Champs: 14km kayak, 1km run, 40km bike, 10km run
- Open Water Swim: 1500m swim
- Aqua Bike: 1500m swim, 60km bike
Entry fees range from $40 to $80. A $30 late fee applies to on day entries and to online entries received after the late entry deadline. Online entries close Friday 16th January.
Bicycles will be racked at Lake Gore, about 800 m from Croydon Lodge. Registrations take place at the Heartland Hotel Croydon on the Main Queenstown Highway SH94. Race briefings are held at each start line shortly before each race. A grade 2 certificate is required for the Coast to Coast buildup kayak event. Prizegiving, spot prizes and Southland Championship trophies will be awarded for specified races. Club members receive a $10 adult discount or $5 junior discount and must be a member at least 48 hours before the event to be eligible for championship trophies. Course maps are available for the main course and the kayak start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.