2026 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon

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2026 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon

Sunday October 18, 2026 at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park

 

The Harcourts HB women’s Tri is back!

Each year the Heretaunga Women’s Centre celebrates and honours the legacy of the women’s suffrage movement with this event. Not just as a fundraiser but also a fantastic supportive event for women saying yes to something new, setting goals and doing something special just for themselves.

“This women’s only event has specifically been designed for first-timers or seasoned professionals. Even if you have never considered doing a Triathlon before, this event is 100% achievable for you.”

The event can be done as an individual or as a team, so get your besties, your work mates, or your family together and dive in, take the plunge, put on your shoes, get on that bike, get training, get entered and we will see you at the finish line.

You will be in great company and will be joined on the start line with other amazing wāhine ‘having a go’.

There are multiple different races with different distances and options that will suit everyone, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned athlete. We have run/walk only option as well as Duathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike disciplines!

  • We encourage participants from the age of 7 to 99 and walkers are welcome and absolutely encouraged to enter.
  • All events are held under the watchful eye of the amazing team at Triathlon Hawkes Bay and timing done by Supervision Sport.
  • All entry fees go directly to the Heretaunga Women’s Centre, so whilst you are out there doing something healthy you can feel good, knowing you are also helping out the HWC.

Event Information

Join in anyway you want and get some help if you want it.

Registration details

  • Registration Details:

    • Event Date: Sunday 18 Otober 2026
    • Tshirt pre-orders Close: Wedensday 30  September 2026 at 8:00pm 
    • Signup Closes: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 10:00 am
    Those registering after 6th October will not have named bib numbers.
     
    • Registration & Late Entries Date: Saturday 17 October 2026 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. A late entry fee of $15 will be applied. 
    • Registration Location: Grandstand foyer (enter through the Hockey field side; look for the TriHB flags)

Traffic Notice: When arriving on Saturday, please enter the Sports Park via Evenden Road .

Events Pricing

The Harcourt’s HB Women’s Tri is all about success. That’s why we have have you given you lots of choices. Choose the event that suits you best.

  • Want to walk and not run – perfect, we hear you!
  • Hate the water? No problem – enter the bike/run!
  • Like to go it alone? Easy peasy – events are either individual or team!
  • Want to do this as a family? Entries from age 8 and up!
Individual Triathlon
  • Short, Medium and Long distances 
Team Triathlon
  • Short distance 
  • Medium distance
  • Long distance
Multisport events
  • Aquabike 
  • Aquathlon 
  • Duathlon 
Run/Walk events
  • Short distance 
  • Medium distance
  • Long distance
  • Longer distance
Please note:
  • Teams = 2 or 3 people
  • Online registration fee 6% + $1 NZD per participant
  • No refunds

Course Maps

The event is held at the Mitre 10 HB Regional Sport’s Park, 42 Percival Road, Hastings 4120.

There aren’t any major changes to the course itself this year, but here’s what’s new:

  • The Event Village, Transition Area, and Finish Line have all been relocated for a smoother flow and even better atmosphere.
  • The Walk/Run Course now includes an extra loop, making the total distance 2.5km.
  • You’ll find toilet locations and water stations marked clearly on the Walk/Run map – there will be 3 water stations on the course and 1 in transition to keep you hydrated! 

🚧 Please also take note of the road closures along the cycle course — these will be in place for everyone’s safety.



VENUE PARTNERS

We are grateful for the sport of the team at the Mitre10 Sports Park and also the HB Regional Aquatic Centre for their support of this event and use of their venues.

We are also grateful to the team from Tri HB who plan the course and provide marshalls on the day. From the pool to transition, to the run/walk and cycle routes, all courses have been set out with safety in mind, we are thankful for the support of Jeremy and his team in keeping everyone safe on the course.  Supervision Sports will be looking after event timing for 2026.  

Our Amazing Naming Sponsor!

Harcourts Hawke’s Bay has been the Harcourts HB Women’s Tri’s naming sponsor for the last five years.

We feel so lucky to have Harcourt’s HB on board.

2025 Gallery

Some highlights from the 2025 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon.

Still Have Questions?

We hear you! We’ve tried to answer all of your frequently asked questions so you can a fun, stressless event!

Check out our 2026 HB Women’s Triathlon FAQs

Don’t see something on the list? Please reach out to us with any questions, we’re happy to help!