Taupō hosts the very best professional and age group triathletes from all corners of the globe. This will be the first time the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship has been held in New Zealand and no better place than the home of IRONMAN New Zealand and IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō, where the best of New Zealand’s breath-taking scenery is showcased, and thanks to the pure Kiwi spirit, you will feel like a local the minute you arrive.

The race itself will feature a swim in one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, a bike course through New Zealand’s renowned rural landscape and a run course which takes in views of the lakefront that will be lined with spectator and local support.