Challenge Wānaka: Junior & Intermediate
Thursday, 19 February 2026 to Friday, 20 February 2026 (Date TBC)
Pembroke Park, Wānaka
Challenge Wānaka Junior and Intermediate triathlon events from 19 to 20 February 2026 are part of the Challenge Wānaka Festival.
Kids in years 1 to 6 compete in the Junior Challenge on Thursday and those in years 7 to 8 compete in the Intermediate Challenge on the Friday.
Swim through Lake Wānaka at Roys Bay, bike along the lake front and run onto the red carpet and through the Challenge Wānaka finish.
Series
Challenge Wānaka Festival
- Next in series (20 February 2026)
Distances/Events
TBC
Junior Challenge (Thursday):
Years 1 - 2: Duathlon: 250m run + 1K bike + 250m run
Year 3: Duathlon: 250m run + 1K bike + 1K run
Year 4: 50m swim + 3K bike + 1K run
Year 5: 100m swim + 3K bike + 1K run
Year 6: 200m swim + 3K bike + 2K run
Intermediate Challenge (Friday):
Years 7 - 8: 200m swim + 6K bike + 3K run - solo/team