With triathlon booming over the past 12 months — and with Tauranga’s new incentives lighting up the New Zealand tri scene — it’s the perfect time to introduce an event that bridges the gap.

Jumping from an Olympic distance to a 70.3 is a massive leap, and not everyone wants to go from “cruisy Olympic” to “send-it-for-seven-hours” in one hit. So we’re bringing you the perfect stepping-stone event, right here in Auckland, on one of New Zealand’s favourite triathlon courses.

This is your chance to level up, push the boundary, and hit that sweet middle ground with confidence.

You’ll also see the stepping-stone pathway right across the whole programme — not just in triathlon.

We’ve built it into the duathlon, aquabike, and even the teams categories, giving everyone the chance to get involved and progress at their own pace.

From the brand-new Super Sprint AKL21 (500m Swim • 16km Bike • 4.5km Run) to the all-new AKL100, we’ve created events that meet you where you are — and all of it right here in Auckland, close to home.

Because the race course has been so popular, we’ve invested heavily into redesigning the bike course and traffic management. The new 16km loop has extra space, better flow, and a few extra turns to keep things fun — but most importantly, we hope it delivers a safer, roomier ride for everyone.