Saturday 17 October 2026
Challenge Wānaka Multi & Duathlon
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The race
About this course
This multisport event offers a unique off-road experience set against Wānaka’s rugged environment. Participants navigate a kayak segment on the Clutha River, followed by a mountain biking section that traverses a variety of trails, and concludes with a trail run that highlights the region’s striking landscapes.
Entrants can choose to compete as individuals or form teams of two or three. For those preferring not to kayak, a duathlon option is available, which consists of the mountain biking and trail running segments only.
The event fosters community involvement and showcases local scenery, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience for all participants.
Distances/Events
Multisport:
25K Kayak + 45K MTB + 14K Trail Run – solo/teams (2 or 3)
Duathlon:
45K MTB + 14K Trail Run – solo/duo team
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Distances
Challenge Wānaka Multisport - solo/teams 25K Kayak
- Bike 45 km
- Run 14 km
Challenge Wānaka Duathlon - solo/duo team
- Bike 45 km
- Run 14 km
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
Lake Wanaka Hike/Bike Track 59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wānaka 9305, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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