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World Triathlon Cup Tauranga and Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon 2026

World Triathlon Cup Tauranga 2026 event banner for 22 November 2026.

The World Triathlon Cup Tauranga and Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon are coming to Mount Maunganui on Sunday, 22 November 2026. 

Celebrating 38 years on the local sporting calendar, the Tinman Triathlon returns with an exciting morning of racing, welcoming age-group, para and local athletes. Then, in the afternoon, the World Triathlon Cup takes centre stage. As the first event in Tauranga’s three-year World Triathlon series, it offers a taste of what’s to come in 2027 and 2028 bringing some of the best international and New Zealand triathletes to our backyard for world-class racing. 

This is the start of an exciting journey that will showcase Tauranga to the world. Be part of it from day one. Come down, enjoy the racing, and create an unforgettable atmosphere for these athletes and visitors. 

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Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon, 7am – 12.30pm 

Event hub: Waikorire Pilot Bay  

Event timings

  • Standard Distance: 7.30am 
  • Short Course: 9.15am 
  • Splash'n'Dash Boys and Girls: 9.40am 
  • Sprint Distance: 10.30am 
  • Para-Triathlon: 10.47am 

The course

The Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon has various events happening across the morning, for all the course specific details please visit Tri Tauranga. 

Triathletes swimming off Pilot Bay with Mauao in the background during the Tinman Triathlon.

Hayden Wilde competing in the World Triathlon Cup Tauranga.

World Triathlon Cup Tauranga, 1pm to 6pm

Event hub: Waikorire Pilot Bay  

Event timings

  • Elite Women's race: 2.00pm 
  • Elite Men's race: 4.00pm 
  • Medal ceremonies: 5.00pm 

The course

  • 750m swim in Waikorire Pilot Bay. 
  • 20km bike course consisting of four laps through Mount Maunganui and around Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve. 
  • 5km run course consisting of two laps through Mount Maunganui, finishing at Pilot Bay. 

Important

To meet World Triathlon requirements and ensure athlete and public safety, road closures will look a little different this year, with significant course fencing in place throughout the event area.   

Pedestrians will only be able to cross the course at designated crossing points managed by event staff and marshals. Businesses remain open, and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the day via these managed routes and crossings. 

Best places to watch: Featuring a fast, flat, and technical course, the World Triathlon Cup promises exciting racing and fantastic viewing. The compact course allows fans to watch the athletes tackle key sections of the course multiple times. Spectators are encouraged to find viewing spots along: 

  • The Mall along Waikorire Pilot Bay  
  • Marine Parade  
  • Race transition and finish line on The Mall (near Salisbury Ave) 

A large screen and spectator grandstands will be located at the finish line, so you can follow all the action throughout the elite races. 

It will be broadcast locally on TVNZ+ and live streamed internationally through World Triathlon channels. 

View full course maps.

Road closures 

To ensure athlete and public safety, a number of temporary road closures will be in place. Businesses remain open, and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the day.  

Resident access will be managed around race operations, with vehicle access opportunities provided where and when it is safe and practical. There will be no vehicle access during the race. Event marshals will be on hand to assist during road closure periods. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. 

Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon road closures 

Map showing road closures and event hub locations for the Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon on 22 November 2026.

Lane closure from 6am Friday 20 November to 6am Saturday 21 November  

  • On the seaward side of The Mall between Salisbury Avenue and Prince Avenue  

Road closures from 6am Saturday 21 November to 1pm Sunday 22 November 

  • Salisbury Wharf Car Park   
  • Salisbury Avenue from The Mall to Victoria Road   
  • The Mall from Salisbury Avenue to Prince Avenue   

Road closures from 5am - 1pm Sunday 22 November 

  • The Mall entire length including Pilot Bay Boat ramp  
  • Marine Parade entire length  
  • Adams Avenue entire length  
  • Prince Avenue from The Mall to Victoria Road  
  • Oceanbeach Road entire length  

World Triathlon Cup, Tauranga 2026 road closures

Map showing road closures and event hub location for the World Triathlon Cup Tauranga 2026 on 22 November 2026.

Road closure from 8am Friday 20 November to 12pm Monday 23 November 

  • Nikau Crescent entire length  

Road closures from 1pm - 8.30pm Sunday 22 November 

  • Salisbury Wharf Car Park  
  • Salisbury Avenue from The Mall to Victoria Road  
  • The Mall from Salisbury Avenue to Prince Avenue  

Road closures from 1pm - 6pm Sunday 22 November 

  • The Mall from Prince Avenue to Adams Avenue  
  • Victoria Road entire length (lane closure on seaward side) 
  • Pacific Avenue from The Mall to Victoria Road and Maunganui Road to Marine Parade  
  • Adams Avenue entire length  
  • Marine Parade from Adams Avenue to Banks Avenue   
  • Grace Avenue from Maunganui Road to Marine Parade  
  • Maunganui Road between Grace Avenue and Pacific Avenue 

Parking 

Plan your parking ahead of time and expect high demand throughout the day. 

Parking restrictions will be in place within the road closure areas to assist with athlete safety. These areas will have cones and detailed signage in place ahead of the restriction timings. A breakdown of these locations and timings are below:  

  • All vehicles on Nikau Crescent must be moved prior to 8am on Friday 20 November. 
  • All vehicles on the seaward side of Salisbury Avenue, from The Mall to Prince Avenue, must be moved prior to 6am on Friday 20 November. 
  • All vehicles on Salisbury Avenue, from The Mall to Victoria Road, must be moved prior to 6am on Saturday 21 November. 
  • All vehicles on The Mall, Adams Avenue, Marine Parade, from Adams Avenue to Banks Avenue and Maunganui Road, from Grace Avenue to Pacific Avenue, must be moved prior to 5am on Sunday 22 November. 

Parking will be available as normal in these areas once the roads reopen following the racing. Please refer to the  road closure maps above to see the timings for the various areas. 

Getting around on event day 

We welcome you to come down and experience these exciting events: 

  • Mount Maunganui is open for business, and the shops cafes and restaurants will be open as usual for visitors and spectators to enjoy.  
  • Footpaths and pedestrian access will remain available throughout the event. However, due to course fencing, pedestrians will need to use designated footpaths and managed crossing points to move around the event area.  
  • Event marshals and signage will be positioned throughout the course to help guide public safely through the closures. Please follow event signage and directions from traffic management staff. 
  • When heading to Mount Maunganui please allow extra travel time; walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible. 
  • Residents and businesses with specific vehicle access requirements during the road closures are asked to contact the organisers as soon as possible so arrangements can be considered as part of event planning. 
  • Flamingo Scooters will have a 'no riding restriction' operating from 7am-5pm on Sunday 22 November on all event roads between Pacific Avenue and Adams Avenue to assist with athlete safety. 

Waste collection 

Waste and recycling collections within the road closure area will continue as normal. Residents should place bins out as usual. 

Further information and contact 

For further information please visit the following event websites:  

Marra Construction Tinman Triathlon: triathlontauranga.org.nz/events/tinman/
Email: events@triathlontauranga.org.nz   

World Triathlon Cup:  www.tri2028.nz/
Email: info@tri2028.nz   

Tauranga City Council:
07 577 7000
Email: info@tauranga.govt.nz

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