PORT OF TAURANGA HALF IRONMAN
Half Ironman Triathlon - Individual or Team
Mt Maunganui
The Port of Tauranga Half Ironman is the country's premier Half Ironman and certainly one of the most popular races on the New Zealand racing calendar; with entries to the 2010 event selling out in just 66mins.
The event is popular with beginners of all ages, shapes and sizes through to the world class elite, and is accredited by Triathlon New Zealand as the National Long Distance Triathlon Championships. The best of the best in elite and age group categories race for national titles and the chance to gain selection into the New Zealand Long Distance Triathlon Team. 
The event is held the first Saturday after New Year weekend each year, and recieves significant media coverage with a backdrop that includes some of the finest tracks, beaches and properties in the Bay of Plenty region.
Swim - 2km
Bike - 90km
Run - 21km
1200 entries are avaliable for the iconic event each year, with individual and team options on offer.
Click here to visit the Half Ironman website for more information.
CRAIGS TINMAN TRIATHLON
Triathlon - Sprint and Standard Distance
Mt Maunganui - Tauranga
The Tinman Triathlon is one of the longest running triathlons in the country, 2010 marked the events' 21st anniversary.
Held in early summer, the Tinman is a great way to start your triathlon season. Year after year the event attracts a high calibre of elite and well known New Zealand Triathletes and beginners to the sport.
Event options include a standard and sprint distance triathlon. On the streets of Mt Maunganui the standard distance includes a 1500m Harbour Swim, 40km Bike and 10km Run, while the sprint distance includes a 750m Harbour Swim, 20km Bike and 5.5km Run.
InterClub and Corporate Challenge options also add to the days excitment.
Click here to visit the Tinman website for more information.
