Napier Triathlon Festival
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Perfume Point, Ahuriri, Napier
The Napier Triathlon Festival returns on 1 March 2026 with a Tri-er and a Sprint distance triathlon.
Swim in the sheltered harbour of Ahuriri beach, ride around the flat Napier coast, and run the scenic Napier foreshore before hitting the blue carpet amid cheers from the crowds of supporters.
The Sprint distance is part of the Tri NZ Suzuki Series and is a qualifier for the World Triathlon Age Group Sprint Distance Championships.
There are Paratri options for both distances and a "skip the swim" Bike + Run option where a celebrity swimmer will do the swim for you. Your celebrity will start for you, complete the swim division and tag you at the bike transition to complete the rest of the race.
Distances/Events
Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run):
Tri-er: 300m + 10K + 2.5K
Sprint: 750m + 20K Bike + 5K - solo/relay (teams of 2-3)
Skip the Swim: 10K Bike + 2.5K Run