Tuesday 2 March 2027
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon: Palmerston North
Palmerston North, Ongley Park
The race
About this course
This annual event encourages youth participation in physical activity, targeting children aged 6 to 15. The course begins with a swim leg in the Lido Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool, providing a controlled environment for young swimmers. Transitioning to the bike leg, participants navigate the streets surrounding Ongley Park, which are typically traffic-managed to ensure safety. The run leg takes place within Ongley Park, offering a scenic and supportive atmosphere.
Participants can enter as individuals or in teams of two, allowing for a collaborative experience where one member swims and cycles, while both complete the run. Additionally, a ‘Splash n Dash’ aquathon is available for younger participants, specifically designed for 6-year-olds.
The event fosters community involvement, with local families and organizations often coming out to support the young athletes, contributing to a vibrant and encouraging environment.
Pick your race
Distances
Triathlon - 10-15 years old (solo/teams of 2)
- Swim 150 m
- Bike 8 km
- Run 1.5 km
Triathlon - 8-9 years old (solo/teams of 2)
- Swim 100 m
- Bike 4 km
- Run 1.5 km
Triathlon - 7 years old (solo/teams of 2)
- Swim 50 m
- Bike 4 km
- Run 1.5 km
Duathlon - 7 years old
- Bike 4 km
- Run 1.5 km
Duathlon - 8-9 years old
- Bike 4 km
- Run 1.5 km
Aquathon - 6 years old
- Swim 50 m
- Run 1.5 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
Park Road, West End, Palmerston North 4410, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
Race 7 of 10
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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