Author: Catherine Hall

I am free as a last minute swimmer if anybody needs a team mate. I have competed in the Challenge Wanaka half three times before in 27 minutes, would love to be involved again this year.   Contact Emily Heath on: 027 370 9307  ...

11 February, 2020 /

For a Half team. Would suit somebody who is keen to do the bike who can cope with the fact we won’t be a winning team, and happy to be there for the day and experience. Contact Kim: [email protected]

28 January, 2020 /

Due to a last minute let down,  I’m available to fill in if anybody is looking for a runner in their relay team.  I’m from the UK and we’re staying in Wanaka for the event. Email Christine: [email protected]

23 January, 2020 /

Hi there,  I am available to swim for the Challenge Wanaka Half if anyone is in need of a team mate. I have completed both the half and full swim in previous years in reasonable times, not competitive. Its such a fun event to be a...

31 October, 2019 /

Cyclist available for the Challenge Wanaka Half - estimated time of 3 hours. Have done every Challange Wanaka since and including 2007 so know the course very well. Get in touch, Rob Ormandy [email protected]

22 October, 2019 /

Myself and my sister are looking for a biker to do the the Challenge Wanaka Half in a team. We are looking for someone who has had experience within this field. I'm 20 years old and my sister is 22 years old. Email: [email protected]

20 September, 2019 /

Top Tips for Challenge Wanaka Challenge Wanaka is just around the corner, and whether you are racing the AquaBike, half or full distance, and whether you are a complete newbie to the sport, or first timer to Wanaka, or even an established athlete who’s raced here...

30 January, 2018 /

IMAGE: Jesse Thomas (Photo credit: Red Bull) One of the USA's leading professional triathletes, Jesse Thomas, has confirmed his place in the already significant men's pro field for Challenge Wanaka 2018. He will take on three former champions, Kiwis Dougal Allan, Dylan McNeice and Braden Currie...

23 January, 2018 /

Three hip reconstructions haven’t stopped octogenarian triathlete and patron of the sport, Garth Barfoot, from embarking on a new direction. With running now proving difficult, Barfoot has now turned his attention to Aquabike, investing in the growth of the sport in New Zealand by supporting...

02 January, 2018 /

10 reasons to race Challenge Wanaka by Laura Siddall, Professional Triathlete Challenge Wanaka, what can I say… it’s an absolutely amazing place and race. Lake Wanaka is found about a one hour drive from Queenstown, over the Crown Range in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s a small...

12 December, 2017 /

Challenge Wanaka Triathlon has taken out the People's Choice award at the Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce Awards 2017. Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust Chairman, Tom Pryde, received the award on behalf of the thousands of athletes, volunteers and supporters who have made the triathlon a globally renowned...

30 November, 2017 /

Challenge Wanaka Race Director Bill Roxburgh will be touring New Zealand talking to you about why Challenge Wanaka is the bucket list race and answering your questions on how to compete in the world's most scenic long distance triathlon. Bill will also be joined by special...

24 October, 2017 /

Challenge Wanaka catches up with Anna Johnson, working mum of two from Methven, New Zealand to hear how training for the full distance triathlon is going with Richard Greer from Team CP. Anna: The last 8 weeks and I am sure from now on have been a...

01 October, 2017 /

Yesterday [Tuesday 1st August] Challenge Family announced that the event known as ‘THECHAMPIONSHIP’, will again take place at the incredible x-bionic® sphere in Samorin, Slovakia on June 3, 2018, following its successful inaugural race this year. Challenge Wanaka will continue to be a qualifier for the...

02 August, 2017 /