2026 - Secondary Interschool Super Sprint Triathlon

Event Date & Time

4th March 2026 - 9am to 11am

Venue

Skoglund Park

Important Times

Online Registration is required for this event, which closes 5pm on the 3rd March. Please contact your school if you want to enter this event.

Distance for Super Sprint Triple Triathlon:
75m SWIM (3 lengths); 2km BIKE (2 laps); 500m RUN (2 laps)
75m SWIM (3 lengths); 2km BIKE (2 laps); 500m RUN (2 laps)
75m SWIM (3 lengths); 2km BIKE (2 laps); 500m RUN (2 laps)

Limits:
Each school may enter a maximum of 10 students per age group, of which there can be no more than 5 of each gender:
Under 14 Boy (5 Max) Under 14 Girl (5 Max)
Under 16 Boy (5 Max) Under 16 Girl (5 Max)
Under 19 Boy (5 Max) Under 19 Girl (5 Max)

Please write your number and School abbreviation on your left hand before arriving. e.g. 501 WIN for bib number 501 Winchester school. Bib numbers will be in the confirmation email sent after your school has registered you online.

9am CHECKIN/REGISTRATION - Team managers/teachers are required to check-in their students at the registration desk. This is to ensure that those who have arrived to compete are registered and have the correct numbers on their left hand, and also for any other changes that need to made.

RACE SCHEDULE Race briefing for each age group is done prior to their race. 
***NEW START TIMES ****
9:30 Under 19 girls and boys
9:30 Under 16 girls and boys
10:10 Under 14 girls and boys
For more information and event updates, check out the Manawatu Tri Club website or our facebook page.

Safety is our utmost concern so please be safe when riding in groups and be wary & respectful of the other competitors.
Rules
1. Road bikes and mountain bikes are permitted. E-bikes are not permitted for this event, unless battery has been removed.
2. Course marshals MUST be obeyed at all times.
3. An approved and correctly fitting helmet MUST be worn during the cycle leg. The helmet must be fastened before mounting the bike and should not be unfastened until dismounting the bike.
4. Shoes need to be worn on the run and cycle legs.
5. T-shirts, rash vest, togs or tri suit covering the torso need to be worn during the run and cycle legs of the race.
6. Participants not complying with event rules will be subject to disqualification.
7. Participants will complete the race once they have touched the end of the swimming pool, following the swim leg.

Courses

Under 14, Under 16 & Under 19 Boys & Girls: 3 x (75m SWIM (3 lengths); 2km BIKE (2 laps); 500m RUN (2 laps))

Details

Please do not attend our event if you are unwell.

All entries are to be done by your school only.

Please check all entrant details are correct on the confirmation list (available when entries open)