Athlete running along the blue carpet towards the People's Triathlon Series finish line

THIS IS YOUR
START LINE.

Come and race with us at Maraetai and Mission Bay. First-timers, regulars and relay teams are all welcome.

Four events from November 2026 to May 2027.

Find your race First triathlon? Start here

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MARAETAI + MISSION BAY
Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series

Triathlon. For real people.

Race dates 2026–27

Choose an event below for distances, prices, maps and start times.

MARAETAI

08 NOV 2026Your season starts here

21 FEB 2027Back to the beach

MISSION BAY

06 DEC 2026Finish the year on a high

16 MAY 2027The Grand Finale

Already know you’re in? Let’s get you entered

Choose your distance

Compare the three triathlon options below.

Go on. Give it some.

Sprint combines a 500m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. A popular choice for newcomers and regulars alike.

Find my Sprint race

01 / SWIM500m

02 / BIKE20km

03 / RUN5km

More ways to race: teams, duathlon and aquabike. Explore every option

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Race Time Calculator

Your pace. Your race. Your finish line.

Select your event and see how long it could take. First triathlon on your mind? Start with Try-A-Tri, change the numbers and take it one leg at a time.

The calculator needs JavaScript to run. You can also explore our races and distances here.

Racing more than once?

Compare a Series Pass with entering each event separately.

Choose a four-race or three-race pass. The pass page shows current prices, savings and inclusions.

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PEOPLE’S TRIATHLON SERIES

2026–27
Series Pass

4 RACES
2 BEACHES2026
2027

SERIES PASS

Check the pass page for current inclusions and options.

Race-day coaching

Tune-Up

Have a question for a coach?

Meet the coaches for a practical chat before or after your race. Talk through your plan, unpack how it went and find something useful to take into the next one.

Get to know Tune-Up

01
Walk up.
When a coaching spot is free, step in.
02
Talk it through.
Ask about pacing, transitions or how your race went.
03
Take something away.
A clearer plan for what comes next.

Common questions

All FAQs & contact

What if this is my first triathlon?

There’s a place for you here. Have a look at Try-A-Tri and Sprint, then choose the challenge that suits you. Our training resources and Tune-Up page are good places to start preparing.

Explore training resources →

Can we enter as a team?

Yes! Relay teams of two or three people can share the legs. You can also enter individually and join a team with your mates during registration.

Read the team entry FAQs →

Where are the maps and start times?

Each race page has its course information. The event schedule lays out registration, briefings and starts for both venues.

Course overview →Event schedule →