The second race in the Outside Sports Ultimate Tri Series offering races for all ages and abilities with four different triathlons to choose from.
Where: Jacks Point, Queenstown
When: 14 January
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899, adrian@activeqt.co.nz , www.activeqt.co.nz
12km and 5km Trail Run alongside the Kingston Flyer from Fairlight Railway Station to Kingston Railway Station.
Where: Fairlight Railway Station
When: 8 January
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899, adrian@activeqt.co.nz , www.activeqt.co.nz
Get down to the Queenstown Recreation ground to catch New Zealands best seven a side rugby players vie for the national title. Get in behind your favorite team, show your support and see why Queenstown is New Zealand’s favorite sporting venue.
When: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th January
Where: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: www.nz7.co.nz Clark Frew 0274 331 447
All the beauty of the legendary Challenge Wanaka course but at half the distance. The course follows the same spectacular route as Challenge Wanaka with a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. For teams and individuals.
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 7.35am race start Saturday 21 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz
For new and budding triathletes aged between 6 and 15, take on the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka. Different courses tailored for each age group, based around the lake and Pembroke Park. Heaps of fun for individuals and teams
Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration from 8.30am Sunday 15 January, racing starts at 10.00am
Cost: $18 for an individual ($25 on day), $38 for a team ($48 on day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, enter on-line at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html
Big Easy Mountain Bike and Mountain Marathon starts at the Snow Farm (1500m above sea level) rides over Mt Pisa (1900m) through Lake McKay Station finishing at the Albert Town Tavern (300m). Lil’ Easy family option also available.
Where: Pisa range
When: Saturday 28th January
Cost: $85 Adult/$50 Junior or $90 full family (2 adults + kids)
Contact: 027 445 1091 – Ed, www.highlandevents.co.nz
Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country. Great spectator value, coffee and food available.
Where: Corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Road at the Pony club grounds.
When: 8am to 4pm 15 Janaury
Contact: 03 442 1923
Website: www.sportsground.co.nz/wakatipupc
The world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon. Thousands of spectators will watch the swim, bike and run sections, cheering on over 1,200 remarkable athletes on their 226km journey. Join the finish line party in the heart of Lake Wanaka with music and fireworks. Be a part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 6:30am race start Saturday 21 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com
Experience the excitement of cycling and running around downtown Wanaka after a dip in the Lake, as you are cheered on by the holiday crowds. For the kids a new event the 1:2:1; for beginners the 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the Trophy Sprint and the Cup Sprint for the super-star elites. Participate in your event then cheer on local boy Tony Dodds as he looks to claim his first ever elite title in Wanaka.
Where: Lake Wanaka CBD
When: 2.30pm start Friday 20 Januar
Contact: Triathlon New Zealand, www.triseries.co.nz
Dress up and get active during the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival with an easy 5km run along the lakefront and through the spectacular Rippon Vineyard with proceeds going to the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust. Prizes for best fancy dress.
Where: Lake Wanaka foreshore, opposite the show grounds
When: Registration 5:30pm, run starts at 6:30pm Monday 16 January.
Cost: $10 for non-Challenge Wanaka athletes
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com
The race is held on the Snow Farm’s cross country trails. There will be a 5km, 10km and half marathon run as well as a 21km and 30km mountain bike races for everyone to participate and have fun – also thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes to be won. What better way to start the New Year!!!
Where: Snow Farm, Cardrona Valley
When: 3 January
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899 or www.activeqt.co.nz
Enjoy the best in rodeo action, good food and a great atmosphere. Great family day out.
Where: Wanaka Rodeo Club Grounds, SH6 (Lake Hawea – Albert Town Road) on the Hawea side of the Albert Town Bridge
When: January 2nd, 11am onwards
Contact: www.wanakarodeo.co.nz
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