PORT OF TAURANGA HALF IRONMAN
Half Ironman Triathlon - Individual or Team
Mt Maunganui
The Port of Tauranga Half Ironman is the countries premier Half Ironman and certainly one of the most popular race's 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 webiste 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 marks 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 on 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's options also add to the days excitment.
Click here to visit the Tinman webiste for more information.
MT JOGGERS AND WALKERS HALF MARATHON
Half Marathon/10km/5km Run/Walk
Mount Maunganui
Since 1986, the popular base track and streets of Mt Maunganui have been home to one of the countries most picturesque half marathon courses.
The long running Half Marathon event is hugely popular amongst both experiences and recreational runners and walkers. Starting at the Mount Surf Club the the scenic course is mostly flat taking in spectacular views of the waterfrount and includes the Mauao base track.
With spot prizes up for grabs the Mt Joggers and Walkers Half Marathon is a fun ocassion for all ages and ability.
PAGE MACRAE KAIMAI CLASSIC
Multi-Sport
McLarens Falls Park, Wairoa Bridge & Te Puna
The Page Macrae Kaimai Classic is a fun and challenging multi-sport event that takes in some of the toughest and most spectacular scenery in the Bay of Plenty.
The 67km Kaimai Classic consists of 5 stages: Starting with a 5km cross country run through McLarens Falls Park, the second leg is a 17km mountain bike through farmland down to the Wairoa River. The third leg is an 11km kayak down to the Wairoa Bridge, followed by a 23km road cycle and finishing with an 11km run over the Minden down to Te Puna. You can enter this event as an individual or team and it's perfect for the elite athlete as well as the weekend warrior or corporate team.
The event is regarded as one of the top multi-sport events in the North Island, with people coming from all over the north of the north island to compete. Participants range from social to elite athletes.
BAYFAIR HALF 4 HEART
Half Marathon/10km/5km/3km - Walk/Run
Tauranga
The Half 4 Heart exists to raise money for the Bay of Plenty Heart Foundation- an amazing organisation that does so many great things for our community. Over the past 5 years the event has raised over $20,000 which goes towards research and promotion of heart health in order to reduce the rates of cardiovascular disease in New Zealand.
This popular event held annually is fast becoming one of the region’s favourite and highly anticipated half marathons and family fun run/walk events. Based in Tauranga, with a start/finish line in picturesque Fergusson Park the course tracks through five parks and reserves and includes some of the most beautiful and scenic areas of the city. A regular training ground for runners and walkers the course offers both variety and challenge. Take in views across the harbour to Mt Maunganui as you tackle Harbour Drive and enjoy the beautiful outlook of the Waikareao Estuary and mangroves on the Daisy Hardwick walkway and boardwalk.
The Bayfair Half 4 Heart Half Marathon is a fun event with options for runners and walkers of every level that continues to draw experienced and fresh runners and walkers to its picturesque course. As well as the 1/2 marathon there are 10, 5, and 3km options, catering for all the family and experience levels.
The relaxed, carnival atmosphere at Fergusson Park is a signature, post-race feature. Stay and enjoy music and refreshments and be into win some great spot prizes.
UCAN2 SERIES
Triathlon/Duathlon/Run/Walk
Mt Maungaui - Tauranga
The UCAN2 series is a fun entry level event series that gives participants a range of achievable triathlon/duathlon/run/walk options. It offers a long & short triathlon and duathlon as well as 3, 5 and 10km walks and runs. The distances encourage families, friends and social multi-sporters to come along, give it a go and have some fun in the process.
There is no doubt that people enjoy the UCAN2 events, the atmosphere at Coronation Park is always always lively with music going and competitors hang around for the spot prizes, which normally includes a bike, sports shoes and lots of little fun prizes.
IRONKID
Kids Triathlon
Tauranga
The Ironkid will enter its 22th year in 2011, so is a long running kids triathlon that has proven to be hugely popular. Sport Bay of Plenty incorporate the event into the primary/intermediate school calendar and hold during the school week in early term one each year. The event provides children with the opportunity to have a go at their first triathlon or test their competitiveness against the regions best young athletes.
The day is finished with prize giving that awards all competitors with a certificate and offers a range of spot prizes often including bikes.
YEAR 7 & 8 QUADATHLON
Multi-Sport
Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui
The Quadathlon is the next level up from the Ironkid, a number of children who enjoyed the Ironkid follow that up with a go at the Quadathlon. Sport Bay of Plenty run this event through the schools in the same way as the Ironkid.
The annual event for Year 7 and 8 students attracts a large field of local and out of town school each year and includes a 100m Swim, 500m Kayak, 6km Bike finishing with a 2km Run along the stunning Pilot Bay waterfront. Kayak's are provided.
For more information on any of our exciting events please contact reception at Sport Bay of Plenty or visit enter online at www.enteronline.co.nz