Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon will be a celebration of goals, challenges and incredible support along the way. This women's only event has specifically been designed for first timers. Even if you have never considered doing a triathlon before, this event is 100% achievable for you.
You will be in great company for your first triathlon and will be joined on the start line with other ‘having a go’ amazing wahine.
There are also longer events for you more competitive types! You can enter as a team or as individual. We also have run/walk only option as well as Duathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike disciplines!
So get your besties, your work mates, or your family together and dive in, take the plunge, put on your shoes, get on that bike, get training, get entered and we will see you at the finish line. There are multiple different races with different distances and options that will suit everyone, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned athlete. We encourage participants from the age of 7 to 99 and walkers are welcome and absolutely encouraged to enter.
All events are held under the watchful eye of the amazing team at Triathlon Hawkes Bay (proud winners of the HB Grassroots Club of Year Award 2021 and 2022).
All entry fees go directly to the Heretaunga Women’s Centre, so whilst you are out there feeling good, you are making a real difference to the women of HB. Great things happen when women tri!
Triathlon Events - Team or Individual | Short Tri | Middle Tri | Long Tri |
100M Swim
7.5 km Cycle (2 laps)
2.3km Run (1 lap) | 250M Swim
13.5 km Cycle (4 laps)
4.5km Run (2 laps) | 500M Swim
19 km Cycle (6 laps)
7km Run (3 laps) |
Multisport Events | Aquabike | Aquathlon | Duathlon |
250M Swim
13.5 km Cycle (4 laps)
| 250M Swim
4.5km Run (2 laps) | (Team or Individual) 4.5km Run
13.5 km Cycle (4 laps)
2.3km Run (1 lap) |
Run/Walk Events | Short | Middle | Long |
2.3km (1 Lap)
| 4.5km (2 Laps) | 7km (3 Laps) |
Event Times
Sunday 24 September, 2023
Registration: 8.30am - 9.30am
Compulsory Race Briefing: 9.45am
Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon wave starts: 10am
Duathlon and Solo Run wave starts: 10.30am
Event Venue: Mitre 10 Sportspark, 42 Percival Rd, Hastings
Transition and Registration: Signposted from main entrance to Sportspark, Percival Rd
All registrations are online only and close Monday 18th September at 12pm
Event pricing
Online registration fee 5% + $1 NZD
All entrants will receive a free goodie bag worth at least $20!
No Refunds from 1st September 2023
Triathlon/Duathlon Tri HB Members $30
Triathlon/Duathlon Non Members $40
Teams - 2 or 3 person - Triathlon/Duathlon $60 per team
Aquabike/Aquathlon Tri HB Members $25
Aquabike/Aquathlon Non Members $35
Run/Walk Only Tri HB Members and Non Members ALL $10
Course Maps
Swim will be held in the HB Community Fitness Trust indoor 50m heated pool
Cycle course is a safe, flat course around suburban Frimley streets
Run course is a safe, flat course using the perimeter limestone pathway around Sportspark.
Transition and registration will be on the side driveway entrance to the Sportspark. This entrance will be closed on event day, so please use the main entrance to the Sportspark on Percival Rd.
Please note: Distances are approximate. Course distances and/or maps are subject to change due to health and safety reasons, traffic management changes, inclement weather or any new hazards.
Prizegiving
Prizegiving will be held in the transition/finish area once the last competitor has finished. No prizes for podium finishers - all are spot prizes so everyone is in with a chance! All results are live and available on the free "Triathlon Hawkes Bay" mobile phone app. Once you have registered, you must download this app as this is where any changes to the event will be communicated. All participants and volunteers are in the draw for some great spot prizes thanks to our sponsors. You must be at prizegiving to claim spot prizes.
Thank You
A massive thank you to the team at Harcourts Hawkes Bay as naming sponsors of this event. Thanks also for the partnership between the Heretaunga Womens Centre and Triathlon Hawkes Bay. There are many supporters, sponsors and volunteers who have made this event possible, so please support them where you can.
COVID-19
We will adjust our registration process and event plan alongside any changes in government Covid policy. Spectators welcome!
We will have availability of hand santiser and wipes and will be frequently cleaning surfaces.At all times, the safety, healtha and well being of participants and the community at our events is the main priority. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
All information will be in the event briefing emailed to all participants a few days before race day.
Keep up to date with the Harcourts HB Women's Tri by following us on Facebook @Harcourtshbwomenstri
If you have any questions at any time please feel free to contact the event organiser on 027 560 1378 or email [email protected].
