Sunday 6 December 2026
Auckland, Mission Bay Beach
The race
This event takes place at Mission Bay Beach, providing a scenic backdrop for participants. The course features a sea swim that begins from the beach, offering an engaging and refreshing experience. Following the swim, competitors navigate a flat cycling route that runs along the picturesque waterfront, allowing for views of the surrounding landscape. The run concludes in a lively atmosphere, with spectators cheering competitors as they approach the finish line.
The series accommodates a diverse range of participants, enabling individuals to compete at their own level, whether in triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike formats. This inclusiveness fosters a sense of community and encourages both competitive and recreational participation. Entrants are required to be at least 12 years old on race day, allowing younger athletes to engage in the event.
Pick your race
Try-a-tri
Sprint Aquabike
Sprint Duathlon
Sprint Triathlon
Olympic Aquabike
Olympic Duathlon
Olympic Triathlon
What to expect
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
72 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland 1071, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
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From runners
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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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