Wanaka is known as an adventurer’s playground and subsequently a destination mecca for thousands of Kiwi’s and International visitors each year. Likewise it is for many seeking the opportunity to explore the magnificent countryside and combine a mini break / holiday.
triFACTOR Wanaka takes place during the warmer summer months – prefect timing for swimming, biking and trail running around one of Central Otago’s hot spots! The lake temperature is inviting, the mountain views whilst riding are out of this world and the lakeside walking trails are some of the best in the country – simply perfect location for the triFACTOR event…
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EVENT DETAILS
triFACTOR - Event Schedule
| Details | Date | Times | Location | |
| Online Entries Open Online Entries Close | Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Thursday 6th January 2022 | 12:00pm *Midday 12:00am *Midnight | Online | |
| Event Day Registration | Saturday 8th January 2022 | 6:30am - 9:45am | Event HQ Wanaka Lakefront | |
| Event Day Races | Saturday 8th January 2022 | 8:00am onwards | Event HQ Wanaka Lakefront | |
| Awards Ceremony | Saturday 8th January 2022 | 12:00pm onwards | Event HQ Wanaka Lakefront |
triFACTOR Wanaka - Event Day Timetable
| Start Times | Events | Briefing Times | Start & Finish Lines |
| 8:00am | Olympic & Sprint TRI +16yrs | 7:50am | Waters Edge Wanaka Lake Front |
| 8:15am | Duathlon +16yrs | 8:05am | Waters Edge Wanaka Lake Front |
| 8:45am | Kids TRI 13yrs - 15yrs | 8:35am | Waters Edge Wanaka Lake Front |
| 9:00am | Splash 'n' Dash 5yrs - 12yrs | 8:50am | Waters Edge Wanaka Lake Front |
| 10:00am | 10km & 5km Trail Runs +10yrs | 9:50am | Waters Edge Wanaka Lake Front |
triFACTOR Wanaka - Event Entry Fees
| Events | Individual & Teams | Age Categories | Entry Fee |
| Olympic Triathlon 1500m Swim 40km Bike 10km Run | Individual Teams | Adult +16yrs | $90 $120 |
| Sprint Triathlon 750m Swim 20km Bike 5km Run | Individual Teams | Adult +16yrs | $60 $90 |
| Kids Sprint Triathlon 300m Swim 10km Bike 3km Run | Individual | Child 13-15yrs | $30 |
| Duathlon 1.5km Run 20km Bike 5km Run | Individual | Adult +16yrs | $60 |
| Splash 'n' Dash 100m Swim 800m Run | Individual | Child 5-12yrs | $15 |
| 10km Trail Run | Individual | Adult +16yrs Child 10-15yrs | $35 $25 |
| 5km Trail Run | Individual | Adult +16yrs Child 10-15yrs | $35 $25 |
INFO CENTRE
EVENT DATE:
Saturday 9th January 2021
EVENT VENUE:
Wanaka Lakefront – opposite the Wanaka Recreation Reserve
REGISTRATIONS:
Online Registrations Open at 12:00pm (midday) on Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Online Registrations Close at 12:00am (midnight) on Thursday 6th January 2022
On the day late entries available between 6:30am – 9:45am at the Event HQ on the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve.
Pre Registered Participants are to collect their race numbers and transponders on the event day between 6:30am – 9:45am at the Event HQ on the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve.
EVENT REFUND POLICY:
If in the unfortunate circumstances a participant must withdraw from the event due to ill health or injury – NO REFUNDS will be allocated – only race entry transfers to the following year or race entry transfer to another participant will be permitted. Should you need to withdraw and / or transfer your race entry – please notify the Race Director as soon as possible.
If the event has to be cancelled as a result of severe weather conditions including heavy rain, hail, snow, wind or severe heat or reasons beyond control *NO REFUNDS will be allocated – however registered participants will be eligible to register for the following years event benefiting from a discounted 20% off registration fee.
Under special circumstances event race registrations may be transferred to another Active QT event.
EVENT START TIMES:
8:00am – Olympic TRI & Sprint TRI (Individuals & Teams)
8:15am – Duathlon
8:45am – Kids Sprint TRI
9:00am – Splash ‘n’ Dash
10:00am – 10km & 5km Trail Runs
RACE BRIEFINGS:
An Event briefing will take place on race day approx 10 minutes prior to each respective event start time at the Event HQ on the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve.
WEATHER:
The weather in January is generally quite warm with temperatures ranging between 18 – 24 Degrees Celsius with light winds on higher ground. At the same time with the event taking place in an alpine environment the weather can also change at any time. Please make sure you carry all of the compulsory gear required – it would be a shame for you to be disqualified half way in to your run and not allowed to continue!
OFFICIALS / CHECK POINTS / DRINK STATIONS / COURSE MARKING:
Participants are responsible to carry their own food and hydration for the event – however Water, Energy Drink and Jelly Beans will be readily available at designated locations approx half way along the event courses.
The courses will be well marked with fluorescent pink tape and red directional arrows to guide you. Please follow these markers, do not deviate from the course and obey the instructions of the race officials at all times.
FIRST AID:
In the unlikely event of an emergency, first aiders will be located around the course and at the START / FINISH. Qualified personnel will be assessing participants during the race to make sure that everyone is in a fit and good physical condition to continue.
CHANGING FACILITIES & TOILETS:
Changing facilities and toilets are located near to the start and finish area on the Wanaka Lakefront.
AWARDS CEREMONY:
The awards ceremony will take place approx 12:00pm on Race Day. To be eligible for category and spot prizes participants must be present at the prize giving to claim their prize.
CAR PARKING:
There is plentiful car parking near the Event Hub along the Wanaka Lake Front together with nearby car parks. Please look out for CAR PARKING signs and follow directions of Race Officials.
REFRESHMENTS:
The Event Hub is located within a few hundred meters of Wanaka’s many cafe’s restaurants and bars
WASTE:
Please make sure that anything you take on to the course that needs to be disposed of after use is disposed of in the rubbish bins provided at the checkpoints and at the finish line. LITTERING WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
RACE WITHDRAWAL:
In the unfortunate situation a participant must withdraw from the event you must inform the nearest checkpoint staff and wait with them until the last participant passes the checkpoint and then be escorted – transported to the finish line accordingly.
ACCIDENT REPORTING:
In the unfortunate circumstances a participant has an accident during the race – please (if you can) make your way to the nearest checkpoint and notify the first aid staff. If a participant cannot make it to the next checkpoint as a result of injury – the participant must stay in the area of cause of injury and does not deviate from the course whilst also use their compulsory gear as required whilst alsonotifying other participants of their injury for them to in turn notify the next checkpoint staff. Whilst waiting for assistance the participant must stay in the location where they obtained their injury and the first aid team will come to them.
Should another participant assist another injured runner; they are to take note of the time spent assisting the injured person and this time will be deducted from their overall time upon notification at the finish line.
INSURANCE:
It is recommended that participants traveling from overseas obtain appropriate travel insurance taking in to consideration they are taking part in a sporting event in the event of a medical emergency.
SAFETY, RACE RULES & FAIR PLAY
All things necessary for you to have a safe and enjoyable day at the lake – click HERE
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
Stages
1500m Swim, 40km Road Cycle, 10km Trail Run.
Start Time and Location
8:00am on the waters edge – Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Categories
Individual: Adult 16-39yrs, Veteran 40-49yrs, Masters 50-59yrs, Classics 60 plus
Teams: Open Mixed Teams (+16yrs)
The Course
Click HERE to view Course Maps & Profiles
We have not compromised anything to bring you an unbelievable event that showcases what Wanaka has to offer in the way of recreational fun.
Starting with a swim in spectacular Lake Wanaka, swimmers will follow a 2 lap / 1500m clockwise – triangular course.
Leaving the water, participants will transition to the cycle stage close to the waters edge. Upon exiting the transition area – cyclists will turn right on to the Wanaka – Mount Aspiring Road towards the Treble Cone Ski Area for 20km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and returning to transition.
Upon exciting the bike to run transition area – runners will follow the lakeside trails for 5km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and return following the same lakeside trail to Finish Line located next to the Transition area.
Transition Area Location
ALL Swim, Bike and Run Transitions take place at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Start & Finish Line location
All events start and finish at at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Compulsory Equipment
Swim stage – Wetsuit & Swim Cap – *RECOMMENDED
Cycle stage – Safety approved cycle helmet
Run stage – Adequate footwear
Note
It is the participants personal responsibility to choose suitable equipment (maintained to a safe standard) & footwear. Please dress according to the activity and conditions, and carry necessary fluid and sustenance to see you comfortably through the event.
Support Crew
Support crew may assist participants in transition areas only. To keep transition areas free of congestion, the support crew must stand behind the tape and wait for their competitor to arrive before entering transition.
Event Safety, Race Rules & Fair Play
Please click HERE for all info
SPRINT TRIATHLON
Stages
750m Swim, 20km Road Cycle, 5km Trail Run.
Start Time and Location
8:00am on the waters edge – Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Categories
Individual: Adult 16-39yrs, Veteran 40-49yrs, Masters 50-59yrs, Classics 60 plus
Teams: Open Mixed Teams (+16yrs)
The Course
Click HERE to view Course Maps & Profiles
We have not compromised anything to bring you an unbelievable event that showcases what Wanaka has to offer in the way of recreational fun.
Starting with a swim in spectacular Lake Wanaka, swimmers will follow a 1 lap / 750m clockwise – triangular course.
Leaving the water, participants will transition to the cycle stage close to the waters edge. Upon exiting the transition area – cyclists will turn right on to the Wanaka – Mount Aspiring Road towards Glendhu Bay for 10km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and returning to transition.
Upon exciting the bike to run transition area – runners will follow the lakeside trails for 2.5km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and return following the same lakeside trail to Finish Line located next to the Transition area.
Transition Area Location
ALL Swim, Bike and Run Transitions take place at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Start & Finish Line location
All events start and finish at at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Compulsory Equipment
Swim stage – Wetsuit & Swim Cap – *RECOMMENDED
Cycle stage – Safety approved cycle helmet
Run stage – Adequate footwear
Note
It is the participants personal responsibility to choose suitable equipment (maintained to a safe standard) & footwear. Please dress according to the activity and conditions, and carry necessary fluid and sustenance to see you comfortably through the event.
Support Crew
Support crew may assist participants in transition areas only. To keep transition areas free of congestion, the support crew must stand behind the tape and wait for their competitor to arrive before entering transition.
Event Safety, Race Rules & Fair Play
Please click HERE for all info
KIDS SPRINT TRIATHLON
Stages
300m Swim, 10km Road Cycle, 3km Trail Run.
Start Time and Location
8:45am on the waters edge – Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Categories
Children 13-15yrs
The Course
Click HERE to view Course Maps & Profiles
We have not compromised anything to bring you an unbelievable event that showcases what Wanaka has to offer in the way recreational fun.
Starting with a swim in spectacular Lake Wanaka, swimmers will follow a 1 lap / 300m clockwise – triangular course.
Leaving the water, participants will transition to the cycle stage close to the waters edge. Upon exiting the transition area – cyclists will turn right on to the Wanaka – Mount Aspiring Road towards Glendhu Bay for 5km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and returning to transition.
Upon exciting the bike to run transition area – runners will follow the lakeside trails for 1.5km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and return following the same lakeside trail to Finish Line located next to the Transition area.
Transition Area Location
ALL Swim, Bike and Run Transitions take place at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Start & Finish Line location
All events start and finish at at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Compulsory Equipment
Swim stage – Wetsuit & Swim Cap *RECOMMENDED
Cycle stage – Safety approved cycle helmet
Run stage – Adequate footwear
Note
It is the participants personal responsibility to choose suitable equipment (maintained to a safe standard) & footwear. Please dress according to the activity and conditions, and carry necessary fluid and sustenance to see you comfortably through the event.
Support Crew
Support crew may assist participants in transition areas only. To keep transition areas free of congestion, the support crew must stand behind the tape and wait for their competitor to arrive before entering transition.
Event Safety, Race Rules & Fair Play
Please click HERE for all info
DUATHLON
Stages
1.5km Trail Run, 20km Road Cycle, 5km Trail Run.
Start Time and Location
8:15am on the waters edge – Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Categories
Individual: Adult 16-39yrs, Veteran 40-49yrs, Masters 50-59yrs, Classics 60 plus
The Course
Click HERE to view Course Maps & Profiles
We have not compromised anything to bring you an unbelievable event that showcases what Wanaka has to offer in the way of recreational fun.
Starting with a 1.5km Trail Run – runners runners will follow the lakeside trails for 750m before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and return following the same lakeside trail back to the Transition area.
Participants will then transition to the cycle stage close to the waters edge. Upon exiting the transition area – cyclists will turn right on to the Wanaka – Mount Aspiring Road towards Glendhu Bay for 10km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and returning to transition.
Upon exciting the bike to run transition area – runners will follow the lakeside trails for 2.5km before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and return following the same lakeside trail to Finish Line located next to the Transition area.
Transition Area Location
ALL Swim, Bike and Run Transitions take place at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Start & Finish Line location
All events start and finish at at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Compulsory Equipment
Cycle stage – Safety approved cycle helmet
Run stage – Adequate footwear
Note
It is the participants personal responsibility to choose suitable equipment (maintained to a safe standard) & footwear. Please dress according to the activity and conditions, and carry necessary fluid and sustenance to see you comfortably through the event.
Support Crew
Support crew may assist participants in transition areas only. To keep transition areas free of congestion, the support crew must stand behind the tape and wait for their competitor to arrive before entering transition.
Event Safety, Race Rules & Fair Play
Please click HERE for all info
SPLASH 'N' DASH
Stages
100m Swim, 800m Trail Run.
Start Time and Location
9:00am on the waters edge – Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Categories
Child 5-12yrs
The Course
Click HERE to view Course Maps & Profiles
We have not compromised anything to bring you an unbelievable event that showcases what Wanaka has to offer in the way of recreational fun.
Starting with a swim in spectacular Lake Wanaka, swimmers will follow a 100m course in a straight line close to the Wanaka Lake Front. *Parents and guardians are to support the participants by walking alongside the swimmers along the waterfront.
Leaving the water and on to the run – participants will follow the lakeside trails for 400m before turning around at a controlled checkpoint and return following the same lakeside trail to Finish Line located next to the Transition area.
Transition Area Location
ALL Swim & Run Transitions take place at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Start & Finish Line location
All events start and finish at at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Compulsory Equipment
Swim stage – Wetsuit & Swim Cap *RECOMMENDED
Run stage – Adequate footwear
Note
It is the participants personal responsibility to choose suitable equipment (maintained to a safe standard) & footwear. Please dress according to the activity and conditions, and carry necessary fluid and sustenance to see you comfortably through the event.
Support Crew
Support crew may assist participants in transition areas only. To keep transition areas free of congestion, the support crew must stand behind the tape and wait for their competitor to arrive before entering transition.
Event Safety, Race Rules & Fair Play
Please click HERE for all info
10KM & 5KM TRAIL RUNS
Stages
10km & 5km Trail Runs
Start Time and Location
10:00am on the waters edge – Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Categories
10km Trail Run: Child 10-15yrs Adult 16-39yrs, Veteran 40-49yrs, Masters 50-59yrs, Classics 60 plus
5km Trail Run: Child Under 10yrs, Child 10-15yrs Adult 16-39yrs, Veteran 40-49yrs, Masters 50-59yrs, Classics 60 plus
The Course
Click HERE to view Course Maps & Profiles
We have not compromised anything to bring you an unbelievable event that showcases what Wanaka has to offer in the way of recreational fun.
Both the 10km and 5km Trail Runs follow an out and back course along Wanaka’s beautiful lakeside trails.
The 10km participants will turn around at 5km and the 5km participants will turn around at 2.5km respectively.
Start & Finish Line location
All events start and finish at at the Wanaka Lake Front opposite the Wanaka Recreational Reserve
Note
It is the participants personal responsibility to choose suitable equipment (maintained to a safe standard) & footwear. Please dress according to the activity and conditions, and carry necessary fluid and sustenance to see you comfortably through the event.
Event Safety, Race Rules & Fair Play
Please click HERE for all info