Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon

26/07/2024

Barefoot Sport NZ are hooking us up!! These guys are sponsoring
Predictive Live Tracking for our 2025 event! We are thrilled to have this technology on board for everyone thats chasing their athletes or watching across the globe!

Entries for our 2025 event open 1st August! Spaces are limited so do not miss out!

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22/07/2024

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Whether you’re wondering about the best airport to fly into or if your mate can cycle with you during the run, no question is too small or too quirky.

Here are a few FAQs to get you started:
✈️ Best airport for international arrivals?
👥 How many support crew do I need?
🚴‍♀️ Can I switch bikes during the ride?
🏃‍♂️ Can my buddy join me on the run?

Most of these are covered on our website, but if you love a personal touch (we sure do!), drop your questions below. Let’s chat! 🌿

Entries Open 1st August 2024
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15/07/2024

ENTRIES OPEN IN TWO WEEKS - ARE YOU READY?

PS: cookies dunked in coffee after the 3.6km swim is optional

Kiwiman is the only extreme full distance triathlon in New Zealand The race starts in New Plymouth with a 3800 meter swim in Lake Rotomanu before biking 194 km around Taranaki Maunga, followed by a 42km run finishing at the foot of the Maunga.

06/07/2024

Head to page 8 to see our only Kiwiman triathlete that’s completed 5 of our xtreme triathlons feature in this quarters Tri NZ issue!
Bruce is a true taranaki man with with a big heart and bigger aspirations!

There is even a mention of Inglewood United Rugby Netball Club!

Don’t forget - entries open August 2024!

https://mobimag.co/SBRmag/i1/8?

Dive into exclusive features on the upcoming Olympic Games including an insightful column by Paris-bound Nicole van der Kaay. We profile rising Ironman Pro Series star Ben Hamilton, Townsville-qualified Para triathlete Bruce Jordan and Tri NZ HP squad member Hannah Knighton has tips for every stage....

04/07/2024

HANDS UP - Who is committing to Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon for 2025! Entries are opening in less than 1 MONTH!
Individual & Team options
3.6km swim
194km bike
46km run
5000m of elevation.

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01/07/2024

ONE MONTH TO GO
Entries Open august 2024
Gather your team mates or support crew now!!
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12/06/2024

// WIN // Tailwind Nutrition NZ is back for our 2025 Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon!
To celebrate our collaboration, we are giving away a fantastically delicious bundle of 8 endurance flavours and 3 recovery flavours!

Just tag a mate and tell us below what your favourite mixes are of Tailwind products and you're in the draw!

Winner will be drawn at 10am 28th June on our page and Tailwind - be sure to follow them for updates too

GOOD LUCK!

10/06/2024

09/06/2024

Excitement is building as Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon entries open in just 2 months! This is more than a race—it's a journey where you'll push your limits, discover new strengths, and join an incredible community. Swim, bike, and run through Aoteoroa New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes alongside fellow passionate athletes.

Choose from individual, team, or double entry options—whether you're seasoned or a first-timer, this is your moment to shine.

📅 Mark your calendars and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Your Kiwiman family is waiting.

➡️ Stay tuned for entry details and claim your spot!

26/05/2024

Here at Kiwiman HQ, we're passionate about giving back to our land. Each year, we partner with our friends at Big Jims Garden Centre for a green initiative, planting natives at Egmont Village School.
We also have a unique incentive for our most dedicated litter collectors during our event -- a Kowhai tree for the group that gathers the most trash from the roadsides. It's amazing to see the triumphant winner of our trash collection challenge take their Kowhai tree back home to Northland.

21/05/2024

KIWIMAN TAG TEAM

Looking to conquer Kiwiman as a team in the Xtreme Triathlon? Our tag team option allows up to four members to join forces and tackle the course together. By tagging in and out throughout the day on the course, you can cross the finish line as a united team.

Check out our team entries here! Entries open in August - Get your team together now!

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16/05/2024

Looking back at the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon, one moment stands out vividly - the finish line!

Kiwiman feels like one big family, rallying around each participant. At the finish line, the sight of a participant's niece and sister, brimming with pride, warmed everyone's hearts. Their unwavering support undoubtedly fueled the athlete through every challenge.

Crossing that finish line amidst their cheers must is unforgettable experience. Here's to the enduring magic of grassroots events and the unbreakable strength of family bonds!

Entries open this August for next years event...head to buff.ly/3vMBKdx for details

11/05/2024

How special are we to experience this Aurora tonight with our stunning Taranaki Maunga ❤️ 🩷 🧡 💛

07/05/2024

Meet Cathy and Hayley - the incredible wahine behind the organisation of the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon. These two individuals put in immense effort to set up the race course, manage participant registrations and secure sponsorships, provide nourishment to everyone involved, and ensure the smooth operation of the event. Despite appearing fatigued in the photo, it's important to note that this snapshot was taken during a particularly long day lasting 21 hours, with the women being 14 hours deep into their work. It's worth acknowledging their dedication and hard work, especially considering they weren't the ones physically completing the demanding race course like the athletes were.

Thank you Cathy and Hayley for everything you do!! Bring on 2025!

16/04/2024

T E S T I M O N I A L - Kiwiman Xtri 2025 Winner - George Littlejohn

I'm not a swimmer! I'm definitely not a cyclist! And I'm not a runner! I'm a Dad, Husband, Cop and a battler who loves giving things a nudge and seeing what my mind and body can do.
Kiwiman has always been on my radar as an event that pushes the Ironman distances further and adds the extremes of:
Pitch black swimming,
Literal Mountainous Cycling and
All terrain running!
Kiwiman is not for the light hearted, it's for those who want to better themselves, push themselves and show themselves that what you put in, you'll get out.
Kiwiman's scenery makes a mockery of Taupo and even sometimes has the ability to take your mind off the pain you're in!
Like I said, I'm not a swimmer, im definitely not a cyclist and Im not a runner....but what I am is a KIWIMAN!
Ill be back........maybe for the double......maybe.

12/04/2024

Dreaming of conquering the toughest triathlon in New Zealand? Well, mark your calendars because Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon registrations open in August 2024!
📅 But first, time to butter up the boss for some time off!

06/04/2024

T E S T I M O N I A L - Harley O’Hagan
3rd male home
4th overall
16:59:39

“It was a huge step up from my recent 70.3, but when Kiwiman popped up on my Facebook feed I knew that a simple Ironman was never going to be enough. Comfortably nestled on the couch, I signed up quickly before common sense could get the better of me.
I won't lie to you, there were many times during the long training rides that I was sure I had bitten off more than I could chew. But I pressed on and somehow made the starting line in one piece.
I know that the race was exhausting and painful, but strangely I can only remember enjoying the whole 17 hours of it. Every few kilometres we were riding or running through different terrain and scenery - native bush, mountain climbs, farmland, sandy beach, streamside trail, manicured park, cattle race, country road. I broke the race down into these bite sized chunks, and I actually looked forward to each new section.
It was also a full-on day for my awesome support crew, and working together with them to get me across the finish line really added to the experience, as did the camaraderie of the other athletes and their crews along the way.
I was really happy with my time, but as expected, the post race analysis always reveals minutes that could have been shaved off. I'll probably need to come back..."

📸 : Harley and his support crew

05/04/2024

Mark your calendars for April 4th-6th, 2025!
Whether you're conquering the Double, going solo in the Individual category, or teaming up for Tag Team, this is your chance to push your limits.
With only 80 spots available, it's time to start planning your epic journey. Entries open in August 2024. Are you ready to take on Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon!?

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Kiwiman is the only extreme full distance triathlon in New Zealand The race starts in New Plymouth with a 3800 meter swim in Lake Rotomanu before biking 194 km around Taranaki Maunga, followed by a 42km run finishing at the foot of the Maunga.

04/04/2024

T E S T I M O N I A L
So how do you make a race harder than a 140.6? Start the swim at 5.00am in the dark, with eels for company. Extend the bike leg to 196km and include 3400m of climbing for good measure. The run doesn't escape the same treatment. That's 46km with 1260m of elevation change, finishing up a mountain. The race is also not supported by the organisers - you provide your own on-course nutrition, and navigate yourself too. Add in torrential rain for the first 6 hours of the race, and you get Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon 2024.

This was my third full distance triathlon, by the third different organiser. Each is different, and each got better. At Ironman you feel like a rock star as you leave the water, and that stays with you in the busy sections of the course, but you also feel like just a number. At Ironmaori Toa you feel hounoured to be there, and it's more friendly and inviting than Ironman, but the course lacks that something. Kiwiman trumps both other races in all aspects. At Kiwiman you feel part of the family, right from the first contact with the organisers, to the hugs at the prize giving ceremony. It's equally about the teams. The team of organisers, the team of participants, and the team of support crew and on course marshals, all contributing to this unique and special event.

I'll be back one day for sure.

Mike Hills
3rd Place Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon 2024

31/03/2024

DID YOU KNOW - we have a fantastic airport in New Plymouth with several direct flights daily from Auckland and Wellington!
This makes it so easy for our out of region and international athletes to get to Taranaki.
Keep this in mind when you’re planning travelling for 2025 Kiwiman
Date to be released later this week!
📸: Carla Hastie

29/03/2024

A huge thank you to Big Jims Garden Centre for supporting our quest to give back to the land and leaving a piece of our athletes in Taranaki. We love working alongside your wonderful business and helpful staff.

28/03/2024

Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon 2024 Recap

The breathtaking landscapes of Taranaki, New Zealand played host to an unforgettable spectacle as athletes from as far south as Dunedin to the northern reaches of Northland gathered for the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon 2024!

This year's event was nothing short of spectacular, with Tag Teams and Individuals alike tackling a challenging course that showcased a revamped bike route, hailed as both amazing and brutal by participants.

Spanning an awe-inspiring 245km with a staggering 5048m of elevation gain, the journey concluded at the base of the iconic Taranaki Maunga, leaving competitors with memories to last a lifetime.

Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon 2025, slated for April. Dates to be announced soon!

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Taranaki - like no other

28/03/2024

Mike Hills represented Taranaki with unparalleled determination in this year's race, and boy, did he make us proud! The emotions were soaring and the support from his family was unwavering.
Congratulations Mike - you definitely brought a tear to our eyes at that finish line!

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Taranaki - like no other

26/03/2024

It's not just for the men....Second overall and the first woman to cross the finish line at the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon 2024! Exhausted but exhilarated, every ache and sweat was worth this moment.
245.54km
5048m elevation

26/03/2024

Race results are in from the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon! 🏅 Check out the athlete results and their incredible performances.

25/03/2024

We chatted with some of this years athletes and asked them WHY KIWIMAN?
Check it out!