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Triathlon Calendar New Zealand 2026-2027
Monthly updates for New Zealand
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Explore the best triathlons in New Zealand for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 53 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in New Zealand below and join the running community at these great events!
September 2026
Multi-format duathlon and multisport races at Rabbit Island on 27 September 2026, with short and long course options, discounts, and a post-race barbecue.
October 2026
A multisport event in Rakaia combining a road bike leg, river kayak section requiring a Grade 2 certificate, and a final trail run back to Rakaia Domain.
A multisport adventure in Whangamatā mixing mountain biking, trekking and map-and-compass navigation with optional mystery activities and team entries for 2–4 people.
A five-race duathlon series by Tri-Sport Taupō across mountain bike parks, reserves and a motor sport park, ending with the Club Championships in early November.
A multisport race at Lake Wānaka combining a 25 km kayak, a 45 km mountain bike and a 14 km trail run, with individual and team categories and compulsory safety requirements.
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A women-focused multisport event in Hastings on 18 October 2026, offering triathlon, multisport and run/walk distances while supporting the Heretaunga Women’s Centre.
A volunteer-run two-day multi-sport weekend in Twizel featuring kayak, mountain-bike and off-road run options that fundraise for local youth sport and community groups.
A swimrun at Takapuna Boating Club offering a 500 m swim with 3 km run or a 250 m swim with 1.5 km run, team entries accepted and timing chips issued at registration.
November 2026
A multi-discipline triathlon event at Pandora Pond in Napier featuring a wide range of individual, team and time trial distances on 01 November 2026.
A 1 km swim, 50 km cycle and 10.5 km run in Ahuriri, Napier on 7 November 2026 with Individual and team entry options and compulsory swim wetsuits.
A team multisport race in South Wairarapa combining mountain biking, hiking, navigation, and a water activity over about 30–50 km with Rogaine-style optional checkpoints.
Team-based 4hr, 8hr and 12hr adventure races in Motueka on 14 November 2026, held as a fundraiser and learning event for Motueka High School's squad.
A cross triathlon at Rabbit Island offering swim, mountain bike and run options plus duathlons, forest trails, a compulsory briefing, and post-race barbecue.
A navigation-focused adventure race in Marokopa featuring 12- and 24-hour team formats with trekking, mountain biking and optional paddling across varied coastal terrain.
A multi-distance triathlon at Mount Maunganui featuring standard, sprint, para, youth and kids races plus national championship selection and mapped ocean swim and road courses.
Run-only options at the OxMan festival in rural North Canterbury: the OxRun is 21 km (three laps) and the OxDash is 7 km (one lap) on a shared course.
A community multi-discipline event in Tinwald featuring mountain biking, running, walking, and duathlon races with proceeds supporting the local community.
December 2026
A team-based family event at Sandy Point combining a trek, mountain biking and an optional raft water activity, with course details released on the day.
UM New Zealand 2026 is a multi-day ultradistance race in Wānaka, New Zealand from 12 to 14 December 2026. The course totals 515 km and registration was shown as closed with a listed fee of A$2,865.
A multisport day at Croydon Lodge Gore on 13 December 2026 featuring triathlon, duathlon, kayak and open water swim options across several distances.