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Volume XLVIII | No. 06 | 11 February 2026
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SPORT AND COMMUNITY
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On 19-21 February, Wānaka will host the 20 edition of Challenge Wānaka, now one of world’s most iconic triathlons. From its modest beginnings in 2007, where 85 individuals stood on the start line, the event has grown into a celebration of sport, community, and breathtaking scenery, attracting athletes the world over, local competitors, and thousands of young participants. th
The festival features the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Half, a 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run, alongside Aquabike and team events. This year, more than 800 competitors, including 24 professionals from New Zealand and abroad, will take on the challenge on Saturday, while over 2,100 children from preschool to
secondary school races will experience the thrill of crossing the finish line. The festival isn’t just for athletes. Families, friends, volunteers, and spectators are all invited to be part of the action – cheering on competitors, helping out behind the scenes, or enjoying the festival atmosphere lakeside. Past champions and local legends, alongside rising stars, will be part of festivities. Some roads around Wānaka will be temporarily closed during the weekend. Check times and maps at challenge-wanaka.com to plan ahead. The festival is a celebration for the whole community. Join in and help make this 20-year milestone unforgettable.
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