Kinloch Triathlon Festival

Kinloch Triathlon Festival

Saturday, 14 February 2026 to Sunday, 15 February 2026

Kinloch, Taupō

Follow event Triathlon Road/Path/Park Aquathon Kids

Hosted at Kinloch Beach, with the idyllic backdrop of the Tongariro National Park, the Kinloch Triathlon Festival returns from 14 to 15 February 2026.

If you are looking for the triathlon race that has it all, then the Kinloch Triathlon is the race for you. This iconic race has been on the calendar since 1985, making it one of New Zealand's oldest races.

With four events to choose from, there is something for everyone, including an aquathon for kids.

Organiser

Tri-Sport Taupō

Distances/Events

National Aquathon Champs - Saturday:
U16: 250m Swim + 2.5K Run
U19: 500m Swim + 2.5K Run
Open: 1K Swim + 5K Run

Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run) - Sunday:
Youth (8-16 yrs): 300m + 10K + 2.5K
Try a Tri: 300m + 10K + 2.5K
Sprint: 750m + 20K + 5K - solo/relay
Standard: 1.5K + 40K + 10K - solo/relay

Kids Aquathon (Swim + Run) - Sunday:
100m + 1K

Location map

This event is based at Kinloch Beach.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 20 October 2025.

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