As tough as it is scenic, this long-distance course takes competitors on a testing route through New Zealand’s Southern Alps. The event always attracts a strong international field in both the women’s and men’s pro races. In 2018 the women’s race is contested by Australian Annabel Luxford and Britain’s Laura Siddall, runner-up at Challenge Roth 2017. Defending champion Dougal Alan is also up against some star challengers including Javier Gomez.
Thousands take on the iron-distance course through New Zealand’s Southern Alps, with storm conditions making the world’s most scenic triathlon even tougher. In the elite field, local heroes Dylan McNeice and Gina Crawford take on some star challengers amongst a field of 2000 in New Zealand’s larg...
