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Triathlon & Duathlon

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SOUTH WESTLAND TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON

28th March

2026

About

ABOUT

Founded in 1989, the South Westland Triathlon has a strong sporting history stretching from Haast to Hokitika & beyond.

Encompassing some of the most stunning scenery the West Coast has to offer, this annual event has something for all ages & fitness levels.

Enter the triathlon or duathlon as an individual, in a team or get your work mates together and participate in the Corporate Challenge. This is an iconic competition starting in Franz Josef and finishing in Whataroa.

On the same day we also hold 2 fun events which take place in Whataroa: The Funathlon and the 10km Walk. These are NOT timed events, but children or adults of any age can enter either individually or as a team.

So get a team together or enter as an individual and come along & join the fun!

NEWS

Race events

THE triathlon & Duathlon Events

Triathlon: Run – Kayak – Bike

RUN 9KM

Start from the Community Centre in the Franz Josef Township and run along SH6 to Jetty Bay, Lake Mapourika.

KAYAK 6KM

Paddle out of Jetty Bay, follow the buoys around to Otto's corner. Course information will be given on the day.

BIKE 19KM

Bike north from Otto's Corner along SH6 to the Whataroa Township, ending at the Whataroa Domain.

Triathlon: Run – Swim – Bike

RUN 9KM

Start from the Community Centre in Franz Josef Township and run along SH6 to Jetty Bay, Lake Mapourika.

SWIM 800M

Swim 400 metres out from Jetty Bay, go around buoy and swim 400 metres back to jetty. Run 500 metres along tar seal to the bike transition.

BIKE 22.5KM

Bike north along SH6 to Whataroa Township, ending at the Whataroa Domain.

Duathlon: Run – Bike

RUN 9.5KM

Start from the Community Centre in the Franz Josef township and run along SH6 to the change point, 500 metres past Jetty Bay, Lake Mapourika.

BIKE 22.5KM

Bike north along SH6 to Whataroa Township, ending at the Whataroa Domain.

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