SOUTHLAND SUMMER CHALLENGE

The Southland Summer Challenge consists of 8 events catering for athletes of all abilities. January is great timing for this event as it provides the perfect buildup for anyone doing Challenge Wanaka, Lake Wanaka Half, Ironman NZ or Coast to Coast. Cost includes a ticket for delicious food at Croydon Lodge followed by prizegiving. 

ENTRIES OPEN LATER IN 2024

ENTRIES ARE WELCOME ON THE DAY - $10 LATE FEE

DATE: SUNDAY 19th January 2025

TIME: From 8.30am

WHERE: Croyden Lodge, Gore

EVENTS:

76.5 Challenge: 1500m swim, 60km bike, 15km run

Registrations from 8:30am • Start 9:30am ($60)

Sprint Triathlon - Southland Champs: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Registrations from 10:00am • Start 11:00am ($40)

Junior Triathlon (Under 16) - Southland Champs: 200m swim, 9km bike, 2km run

Registrations from 10:30am • Start 11:15am ($20)

Duathlon: 200m run, 20km bike, 5km run

Registrations from 10:30am • Start 11:30am ($40)

Coast to Coast Buildup - Southland Champs: 14km kayak, 1km run, 40km bike, 10km run

Registrations from 8:30am • Start 9.30am ($50)

Open Water Swim: 1500m swim

Registrations from 8:30am • Start 9:30am ($20)

Aqua - Bike: 1500m Swim, 60km Bike

Registrations from 8:30am • Start 9:30am ($40)

Kayak: 14km Kayak

Registrations from 8:30am • Start 9.30am ($20)

Adventure Race - not being held in 2023.

MORE INFORMATION:

• Bikes will be racked at "Lake Gore" 800m along the road from Croydon Lodge.
• $10 discount for adult members and $5 discount for junior members
• Registrations at Heartland Hotel Croydon, Gore (Main Queenstown Highway - SH94)
• All Race Briefings will be held at the respective start lines 10 minutes prior to the start.

Online entries close Friday 26th January 5pm

A late fee of $10 will apply for all entries on the day

FINISH & PRIZEGIVING

2:00pm approx (or when last person finishes)

Excellent Spot Prizes for sections and categories.

Southland Championship Trophies for Multisport Race, Sprint Triathlon & Junior Triathlon. (Available for all members to win, but must be a current club member for at least 48 hours before the event)

MAPS

Main Course Map

Kayak Start Map