Tinman Triathlon
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About the race
The Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday 22 November 2026 in the greater Mount Maunganui area. It is a Tri NZ Suzuki National Series event and serves as the selection event for the World Triathlon Age Group Standard Triathlon Championships (Hamburg, Germany, Sept 2027). The event also includes the Para Sprint Triathlon National Championships.
Multiple race formats are offered:
- Standard triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike (non-drafting), 10km run
- Sprint triathlon / Junior U20: 750m swim, 20km bike (drafting), 5km run
- Para triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike (non-drafting), 5km run
- Short / Youth U17: 300m swim, 13km bike (drafting), 3km run
- Splash'n'Dash: 100m swim, 1km run
Race specifics include ocean swim starts (deep water or beach depending on distance), mapped bike and run courses along The Mall, Adams Ave and Marine Parade, and run-only aid stations positioned on Marine Parade providing water and electrolyte. Transition and equipment rules follow Triathlon New Zealand regulations; some distances are draft-legal while others are non-drafting. Registration includes collection of a race pack (number, timing transponder, swim cap, helmet and bike stickers). One Day Membership (TriNZ ODM) is required for Sprint and Standard entries unless the athlete holds an annual TRIBE membership. Prize arrangements include event medals for finishers in 2026, Tri NZ age-group medals for the Standard distance, and entry into the Tri NZ Suzuki Series draw for a Suzuki Swift for eligible participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
