Unearth MoreA legendary race at the top of bucket lists worldwide, the only way to experience the spirit of ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand is to live it. As the longest-running IRONMAN outside of Kona, Hawaii, the legacy of this iconic race will inspire you from start to finish of …
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A legendary race at the top of bucket lists worldwide, the only way to experience the spirit of ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand is to live it. As the longest-running IRONMAN outside of Kona, Hawaii, the legacy of this iconic race will inspire you from start to finish of your IRONMAN journey.
From the moment you set foot in Taupō, you will feel the warmth of the community who have supported this race for over 25 years and find out why people from around the world love coming back here.
Your day starts with a swim in the largest freshwater lake in Oceania, followed by a ride in which you’ll experience some of the breath-taking natural beauty New Zealand is known for. The lake-side run is lined with spectators so you’ll never feel alone as you make your way to hear those four iconic words….You. Are. An. IRONMAN.
Swim Course
3.8km swim in the clear, fresh waters of Lake Taupō with a water temperature around 19 degrees Celsius (approximately 64 degrees Fahrenheit). With a deep-water mass start, the course takes swimmers east in a clockwise direction, parallel to the shore. Making a right turn, followed by second right turn, swimmers will follow the buoys and head west toward the Yacht Club to the next turn buoys. The returning leg takes athletes along the shore to the Water Treatment plant, leading them towards the shore. From the shore, athletes will exit and run 385m crossing Lake Terrace and make their way to the transition zone on Kaimanawa Reserve.
Bike Course
The two-lap 180km course starts to the cheers of spectators before riding into the rural landscape surrounding Taupō. Starting at Kaimanawa Reserve, athletes will follow Rifle Range Rd onto Broadlands Rd. Athletes will take a left onto View Road, descending down to the scenic Aratiatia Dam, before climbing up and turning right onto State Highway 5. Athletes will make their way along State Highway 5, completing a short dogleg before turning left onto Homestead Road, then right onto Halcrow and Vaile Roads. The return leg brings riders back along Broadlands Rd to Rifle Range Road to begin a second lap, before finishing back at Kaimanawa Reserve.
Run Course
The Hoka run course is a four-lap 42.2km course leading athletes through town four times. Athletes can take in the lakefront scenery on the pathway out to the 2 Mile Bay turnaround, before returning to town via Lake Terrace.
Swim: LAKE
Bike: ROLLING
Run: FLAT
High Air Temp: 66 °F / 19 °C
Low Air Temp: 43 °F / 6 °C
Avg Water Temp: 65 °F / 18 °C
Airport: TUO
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