Timetable
Challenge Wanaka and Lake Wanaka Half
Please note this timetable is subject to change – please check back regularly
Sun 12 January |
8.30am |
Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka registration opens |
Pembroke Park |
| 10.00am |
Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka race start |
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Mon 13 January |
6.00pm |
Radio Wanaka 5km Charity Fun Run/Walk – $10 – proceeds go to local Wanaka charity (TBC) |
Wanaka Lakefront nr Stoney Creek |
Tues 14 January |
6.30pm | Locations Volunteers’ Briefing | Race Central Marquee |
Wed 15 January |
6.30am |
Swim the Course registration |
Wanaka Lakefront – Swim Start ($5 for non athletes) Trout Bar |
| 7.00am 5.00pm |
Swim the Course Erdinger Welcome Party |
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Thurs 16 January |
9.00am – 4.00pm |
Challenge Wanaka and Lake Wanaka Half registration open |
Race Central Marquee, Pembroke Park |
| 9.00am – 6.30pm | Expo open |
Pembroke Park |
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| 9.30am | Pro Athlete Briefing | Edgewater Resort | |
| 10.30am | Media Conference | Edgewater Resort | |
| 9.00am – 6.00pm 2.00pm |
Racers Edge Bike ChecksFitter.co.nz Pre-Race Seminar (Free) | Expo, Pembroke Pk Race Central Marquee |
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| 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Pasto d’Oro Carbo Loading Party |
Race Central Marquee |
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Fri 17 January |
8.30am – 9.45am 12.45pm – 4.00pm |
Challenge Wanaka and Lake Wanaka Half registration open |
Race Central Marquee, Pembroke Park |
| 8.30am – 8.00pm | Expo open | Pembroke Park | |
| 8.30am – 6.00pm | Racers Edge Bike Checks | Expo, Pembroke Park | |
| 10.00am | Challenge Wanaka Athlete Briefing | Race Central Marquee | |
| 11.30am | Lake Wanaka Half Athlete Briefing | Race Central Marquee | |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm
2.00pm – 6.30pm |
Ask the Coach – pre-race advice from Fitter.co.nz T1 open. All bikes, including teams, must be racked by 6.30pm without exception |
Race Central Marquee
Race Central, Pembroke Park |
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| 2.00pm – 6.30pm | All T1, T2 and Special Needs bags to be dropped off before 6.30pm | Race Central, Pembroke Park | |
| 1.15pm – 8.00pm |
Tri NZ Contact Cup Series race start |
Downtown Wanaka | |
Sat 18 January |
5.00am |
Race Central opens |
Pembroke Park |
| 5.00am – 6.00am | Remaining T1, T2 and Special Needs bags to be dropped off before 6.00am. No bags will be accepted after this time | Race Central Marquee | |
| 6.30am | Challenge Wanaka Pro Race Start + Ultimate Triathlete Race Start |
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| 6.40am | Challenge Wanaka Individual Race Start | ||
| 7.10am | Challenge Wanaka Relay Team Start | ||
| 7.40am | Lake Wanaka Half Individual Start – Men | ||
| 7.45am | Lake Wanaka Half Individual Start – Women | ||
| 8.00am | Lake Wanaka Half Team Start | ||
| 8.55am | Challenge Individual Swim Cut-Off | ||
| 9.00am – 6.30pm | Health & Lifestyle Expo open | Pembroke Park | |
| 9.05am | Lake Wanaka Half Swim Cut-Off Time | ||
| 9.25am | Challenge Wanaka Relay Team Swim Cut-Off Time | ||
| 12.45pm | Lake Wanaka Half Bike Cut-Off Time | ||
| 3.00pm | Lake Wanaka Half Course Closes | ||
| 5.00pm | Challenge Wanaka Individual and Team Bike Cut-Off Time | ||
| 5.30pm | Transition reopens for gear collection | ||
| 11.30pm |
Course Closes |
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| 11.30pm | Finish Line Party and Fireworks | ||
Sun 19 January |
10.30am |
Awards Brunch |
Race Central Marquee |
| 5.00pm | Locations Volunteer Crew Party | Race Central Marquee | |
| 7.00pm | Final Wrap Party | Water Bar |
