Lake Dunstan Triathlon & Duathlon and Kayak Multisport Race

The Lake Dunstan Triathlon & Duathlon, and Kayak Multisport Race forms part of the action-packed Cromwell Summer Series that comprises this event plus, a mountain bike event, a road cycle race and a half marathon. 

Please note that the 2024/2025 event is yet to be finalised. Below information is reflective of the 2023/2024 Series.

SCHEDULE

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7:00 – Registration opens at Bannockburn Inlet (map link)

7:45 – Safety briefing – all events

8:00 – Olympic Distance start and Multisport Kayak Race start

9:00 – Sprint Distance Triathlon

9:20 – Duathlon and Corporate Teams Relay start

12:30 – Prize giving for all races at Bannockburn Inlet

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PLEASE NOTE

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Although entries will be accepted on the day, online entries are preferred.

Please try to complete your registration as early as possible.

You will receive a transponder and race number at registration.

All equipment shall be the competitor’s responsibility and shall conform in all ways to the ‘Race Rules’.

All competitors need to be at the safety briefing at 7:45. Competitors must listen carefully to instructions at the briefing, and note that an ‘Event Plan’ and ‘Race Rules’ will be available for inspection. Copies of the ‘Race Briefing’ will be available at the Registration Desk.

Note that persons who do not sign the ‘Entry Form’ nor attend the ‘Race Briefing’ will not be allowed to enter the race.

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RACES

DUATHLON – Run 3 km / road cycle 20 km / run 3 km.

FUN TRIATHLON – Swim 200 m / bike 20 km / run 3 km.

CORPORATE TEAMS CHALLENGE – 3 km run / 10 km bike / 3 km run.

MULTISPORT KAYAK RACE – Kayak 6.6 km / bike 40 km / run 10 km.

SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON – Swim 750 m / bike 20 km / run 5 km.

OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON – Swim 1.5 km / bike 40 km / run 10 km.

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COURSE DETAILS:

DUATHLON

Start at the Bannockburn Inlet with a 3 km run to Mt Difficulty Winery returning via the new Lake Dunstan Trail. This is followed by a 20 km cycle out to the bottom of the Nevis Valley Road and then speed back on the descent to the Bannockburn Inlet where you then repeat the same 3 km run finishing at the inlet.

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FUN TRIATHLON

Starts at the Bannockburn Inlet with an out and back swim, bike out to the Nevis Valley Road return to the inlet, then run a 3 km loop to Mt Difficulty Winery returning via the new Lake Dunstan Trail.

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CORPORATE TEAMS CHALLENGE

Run 3 km out to Carrick winery return, bike up through Bannockburn for 5 km return then complete another 3 km run.

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MULTISPORT KAYAK RACE

Start with a 6.6 km kayak down the Kawarau Arm toward Cromwell turn around and paddle upstream to the start point in the Bannockburn Inlet, bike 40 km to the bottom of the Nevis Valley Road turn around and return to the Bannockburn Inlet, then run 10 km to Mt Difficulty Winery returning to the finish. 

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SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON

Swim 1 lap of the Bannockburn Inlet, then bike 20km out to Nevis Valley Road, return to Bannockburn Inlet then run 5 km loop to Mt Difficulty Winery returning to the finish. 

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OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON

Swim 2 laps of Bannockburn Inlet, then ride 2 laps out to Nevis Valley Road. Turn left onto Felton Road before returning for a second lap of the same course (you will love this awesome bike ride!). Return to Bannockburn Inlet, then run 10km to Mt Difficulty Winery returning to the finish.