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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.

See the race dates

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.

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
Swim500m
Bike20km
Run5km

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

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The Barfoot & Thompson

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.

Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series

2026–27Series Pass

8 Nov 2026Maraetai Beach6 Dec 2026Mission Bay 21 Feb 2027Maraetai Beach16 May 2027Mission Bay
Make it a season

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
  1. 01

    Walk up.

    When a coaching spot is free, step in.

  2. 02

    Talk it through.

    Ask about pacing, transitions or how your race went.

  3. 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 overviewEvent schedule
Athletes and supporters at the People's Tri finish chute

THE PEOPLE BEHIND PEOPLE’S TRI

Our partners

Thanks to the businesses supporting the series and looking after our athletes.

TITLE PARTNER

Barfoot & Thompson

Our title partner and the team behind your post-race sausage sizzle.

Meet our partners