Experience ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand: a 3.8 km swim in Lake Taupō, a 180 km bike ride through breathtaking natural beauty, and a lakeside 42.2 km run lined with spectators.
As the longest-running IRONMAN outside of Kona, Hawaii, the legacy of this iconic race inspires athletes from start to finish. From the moment you set foot in Taupō, you will feel the warmth of the community that has supported this event for over 25 years.
T1: Exit swim near the water treatment plant, take a short pathed climb across the footbridge on Rifle Range Road, and enter Kaimanawa Reserve. Change in designated tents, pack swim gear into your Blue Bike Bag, and collect your bike.
T2: Dismount on Rifle Range Road where volunteers will assist with bike racking. Collect your Red Run Bag from bag hooks, change into run gear in the change tents, and head out on the run course.
Swim: 3.8 km clockwise loop in Lake Taupō, exiting to run 385 m across Lake Terrace to T1 at Kaimanawa Reserve. Bike: Two-lap 180 km rolling course starting at Kaimanawa Reserve along Broadlands Rd, View Rd, scenic Aratiatia Dam, State Highway 5, Homestead Rd, and back. Run: Flat 42.2 km course along the lakeside lined with spectators.
A 3.8km swim in the clear, fresh waters of Lake Taupō with average water temperature around 19°C (64°F). Featuring a deep-water mass start, athletes swim clockwise parallel to the shore before turning towards the Yacht Club and Water Treatment plant, exiting to run 385m across Lake Terrace to Transition 1 on Kaimanawa Reserve.
A two-lap 180km bike course beginning at Kaimanawa Reserve and heading out into Taupō's surrounding rural landscape via Rifle Range Rd and Broadlands Rd. The route descends to the scenic Aratiatia Dam, joins State Highway 5, and turns through Homestead, Halcrow, and Vaile Roads before returning for a second lap.
All athletes must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of race day for the event year to compete in this event. This applies to both IRONMAN and 70.3 (Individual & Relay Teams).
Individuals: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Relay Teams: Male Team, Female Team, Mixed Team.
No, only registered athletes are allowed into athlete check-in. Please bring your photo ID and triathlon membership card (if applicable) during the designated check-in hours. All athletes must check-in during designated hours, no exceptions.
All qualifying events will implement the International Triathlon rule: All age group athletes must compete in their age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31st of the year of the event.
Yes. However, race organizers reserve the right to restrict use depending on weather and safety conditions.