Name: Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Tauranga, Waikato

About the Event

Tackle a New Zealand triathlon classic at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half, the pinnacle event of the Mount Festival of Multisport, held on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in the stunning Bay of Plenty. With a rich history spanning over 35 years, this iconic half-iron distance race features a fast, flat 2km swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run course designed for personal bests against a backdrop of iconic coastal and rural scenery. As one of the nation's longest-running and most popular triathlons, it attracts a vibrant mix of elite professionals, age-group athletes, and relay teams, all vying for success on this legendary course.

Taking place on January 17th, this event is more than a race; it's a cornerstone of the Kiwi multisport community, offering a world-class finish line experience and supporting the official charity, Canteen Aotearoa. Whether you're chasing a podium or completing your first long-course challenge, the Tauranga Half provides the perfect blend of competitive spirit, natural beauty, and festive atmosphere to launch your triathlon year.

Races Offered

Aquabike

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2 km 90 km

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

06:30

Tauranga Half Triathlon (Individual)

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2 km 90 km 21.1 km

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

06:55

Tauranga Half Triathlon (Team)

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2 km 90 km 21.1 km

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:20

Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon 21km

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21K

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:25

iLine Construction 10km

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:40

Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon 5km

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:50

Pilot Bay Swim 3.7km

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.7K

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

08:45

Pilot Bay Swim 2K

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2K

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

08:46

Pilot Bay Swim 800m

Jan 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — Pilot Bay Swim 800m

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

08:47

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Tauranga.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.4° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 13.8° / 21.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.2 /

water_drop 77.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.4° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 13.8° / 21.1°

air 15.2 km/h

water_drop 77.4%

About Tauranga

Tauranga is a city 105 km east of Hamilton and 85 km north of Rotorua in the western Bay of Plenty on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and the fifth largest in the country.