Lake Wanaka Half

Test your metal on 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. Open to teams and individuals.

Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 8.15am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz for details or call 03 443 2700

Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka

Plenty of triathlon fun on offer at the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka for new and budding athletes aged between 6 and 15. Entries are open to teams and individuals. The three courses are based around Lake Wanaka and Pembroke Park, and include off road biking.

Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration opens at 08.30am, Sunday 10 January
Cost: $15 for an individual, $35 for a team ($20 and $45 on the day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka 03 443 2700
Website: Register online now at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html

Challenge Wanaka

The world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon. Join the thousands of spectators who line the route and finish chute cheering on these inspirational athletes. The finish line is in the heart of the Lake Wanaka and there’s a fun finish line party 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: 7am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: 03 443 2700
Website: www.challenge-wanaka.com

Be part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer.

Triathlon New Zealand Contact Tri Series

Multiple sprint triathlons racing on an exciting street circuit through Wanaka’s CBD. Entries are open to everyone, for the beginners the Contact 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the sprint distance. Cheer on the athletes from the side line and watch the fast paced action.

When: 2pm start Friday 15 January
Where: Lake Wanaka CBD
Contact: Triathlon New Zealand
Website: www.triathlon.org.nz

Radio Wanaka 5km Fun Run

Get active during the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival with an easy 5km run along the lakefront and through spectacular Rippon Vineyard.

Where: Lake Wanaka, opposite the end of McDougall St
When: Registration 5.30pm, run starts at 6.30pm Monday 11 January.
Cost: $5 for non-Challenge Wanaka athletes
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, 03 443 2700