Tinman Triathlon
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About the race
The Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon is a multi-discipline race held in the greater Mount Maunganui area, returning for its 38th year. It is part of the Tri NZ Suzuki National Series and serves as the Age Group Standard Distance Triathlon National Championships and the selection event for the 2027 World Triathlon Age Group Standard Triathlon Championships in Hamburg. The event also hosts the Para Sprint Triathlon National Championships.
Multiple race formats are offered with published course maps and descriptive route notes for swim, bike and run. Distances include:
- Standard: Swim 1500m, Bike 40km non drafting, Run 10km
- Sprint / Junior U20: Swim 750m, Bike 20km drafting, Run 5km
- Para Tri: Swim 750m, Bike 20km non drafting, Run 5km
- Short / Youth U17: Swim 300m, Bike 13km drafting, Run 3km
- Splash’n’Dash: Swim 100m, Run 1km
Course descriptions note ocean swims (deep water or beach starts), specific bike and run routes along The Mall, Adams Ave and Marine Parade, and aid station locations on the run. Entries, transfers and refunds follow stated deadlines and fees; Triathlon New Zealand One Day Membership is required for Sprint and Standard distances unless covered by annual membership. Prizegiving includes medals for Standard Age Groups and overall medals for other distances. Event rules follow TriNZ competition requirements and Drug Free Sport New Zealand guidance for anti-doping education. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
