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Triathlon Calendar New Zealand 2026-2027
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Explore the best triathlons in New Zealand for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 40 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in New Zealand below and join the running community at these great events!
August 2026
Duathlon and run events at Haumoana School on 16 August 2026, with multiple distances, team options and individual time trials.
A four‑round duathlon and multisport series at Teretonga Park in 2026 offering multiple run, cycle and kayak formats plus a junior and open run.
A five-race duathlon series around Taupō using mountain bike parks, Whakaipo Reserve and the Motor Sport Park, finishing with the club championships in early November.
September 2026
Team adventure race in Canterbury on 5 September 2026 offering 3-, 6- and 9-hour formats with off-road running, mountain biking and school championship categories.
Auckland Duathlon Championships at Māngere Bridge on 20 September 2026 features sprint run bike run races for national, schools, open and team categories.
Teams of three women take part in timed adventure formats of rafting, biking and hiking across 3 hour, 6 hour, or 9 hour options on 25 to 27 September 2026.
Peak to Pub links the Mt Hutt summit to Methven’s Blue Pub in a three‑stage ski, mountain bike and run event. It requires intermediate skiing and competent mountain biking, includes two lift rides and finishes with an awards presentation.
October 2026
Women's triathlon in Hastings offering swim, cycle and run options across multiple distances, with proceeds supporting Heretaunga Womans Centre.
A multisport off-road event at Lake Wānaka featuring a 25 km kayak, 43 km mountain bike and 14 km trail run, with a duathlon option and team entries available.
A multi-event weekend in Twizel featuring canal kayak races, Dusky mountain bike distances and the Pyramid off-road run, with options to enter one event or complete all three.
November 2026
IRONMāori at Ahuriri, Napier on 7 November 2026 offers Quarter and Half multisport races with Individual, Team, AquaBike and Duathlon options.
Team multisport race in South Wairarapa with mountain biking, hiking, map and compass navigation and a water challenge over about 30 to 50 km.
A 12 and 24 hour adventure race in Marokopa on 21 November 2026 featuring mountain biking, trekking and optional paddling. Rogaine-style checkpoints, team strategy and mandatory safety gear shape the challenge.
Tinman Triathlon at Mount Maunganui on 22 November 2026 features Standard, Sprint, Para, youth and kids races and is part of the Tri NZ Suzuki National Series.
Run-only events on a rural loop near Christchurch offering a 21 km three-lap OxRun and a 7 km single-lap OxDash on quiet country roads.
A community-focused multi-discipline event in Tinwald offering mountain bike, running, walking, duathlon and schools team races on November 29, 2026.
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 meeting on 13 December 2026 at Croyden Lodge Gore featuring seven events from triathlon and duathlon to kayak and open water swim.