Hastings

Thursday 12th March 2026
Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hawke's Bay

Swim
Pool

Bike
Flat

Run
Flat

Registrations Close
12.03.2026

Event Date
12.03.2026

The Hastings Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is located at Mitre 10 Park Hawke’s Bay. The TRYathlon will begin with the swim leg in the indoor pools. The Juniors (6-9 year olds) will use the 25m pool and the Seniors (10 -15 year olds) will use the 50m pool. The Transition area, bike leg and run leg of the TRYathlon will all take place within the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park. You can download our course map from the Maps tab to see the full routes and details on the pool size.

Duathlon ‘New’: Is your child not quite ready for the swim? The duathlon is a great alternative for kids aged 7 to 15, offering a fun and achievable course with a run, bike, and final run.

Pack Pick Up – onsite at Mitre 10 Sports Park. Wednesday 11th March (2pm-6pm) and Thursday 12th March (8am-9am)

Date

Thursday 12th March 2026, 8:00 am

Location

Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hawke's Bay

Entry Age

Entry is open to all 6 to 15 year olds.
(Based on age on event day)

Entry Options

Individual TRYathlon 7 – 15 years
Splash & Dash 6 years
Duathlon 7 -15yrs
Junior Team 7 – 9 years
Senior Team 10 – 15 years

Event Distances

INDIVIDUAL TRY + Splash & DASH

Age Group	Swim	Cycle	Run
6 years (Splash & Dash)	50m	–	1.5km
7 years	50m	4km (2 laps)	1.5km
8-9 years	100m	4km (2 laps)	1.5km
10-15 years	150m	8km (4 laps)	1.5km

TEAM TRY

Age Group	Swim	Cycle	Run
Junior Team of Two (7 years)	50m	4km (2 laps)	1.5km
Junior Team of Two (8-9 years)	100m	4km (2 laps)	1.5km
Senior Team of Two (10-15 years)	150m	8km (4 laps)	1.5km

INDIVIDUAL DUATHLON

Age Group	Cycle	Run
7 – 9 years	4km (2 laps)	1.5km
10-15 years	8km (4 laps)	1.5km

Entry Fees

Entry fees vary based on when you enter.
Early entry and multiple event discounts are available.
On the day entries are available unless the event sells out prior.

Event Pricing

Individual TRY
(7 – 15 year olds)

Team TRYathlon
Cost per Child (7 – 15 year olds)

Duathlon
(7 – 15 year olds)

Splash & Dash
(6 year olds)

Family Discount
(enter 3+ children from the same family and get 10% off each entry*)

Multi-Event Discount
($5 saving off subsequent event when child enters 2+ TRYathlons^)

Early Bird Discount

Individual TRY
(7 – 15 year olds)

$57.50

Team TRYathlon
Cost per Child (7 – 15 year olds)

$57.50

Duathlon
(7 – 15 year olds)

$57.50

Splash & Dash
(6 year olds)

$50.80

Family Discount
(enter 3+ children from the same family and get 10% off each entry*)

10% off*

Multi-Event Discount
($5 saving off subsequent event when child enters 2+ TRYathlons^)

$5 off

Standard Discount

Individual TRY
(7 – 15 year olds)

$64.50

Team TRYathlon
Cost per Child (7 – 15 year olds)

$64.50

Duathlon
(7 – 15 year olds)

$64.50

Splash & Dash
(6 year olds)

$56.70

Family Discount
(enter 3+ children from the same family and get 10% off each entry*)

10% off*

Multi-Event Discount
($5 saving off subsequent event when child enters 2+ TRYathlons^)

$5 off

Final Price

Individual TRY
(7 – 15 year olds)

$73.80

Team TRYathlon
Cost per Child (7 – 15 year olds)

$73.80

Duathlon
(7 – 15 year olds)

$73.80

Splash & Dash
(6 year olds)

$69.00

Family Discount
(enter 3+ children from the same family and get 10% off each entry*)

10% off*

Multi-Event Discount
($5 saving off subsequent event when child enters 2+ TRYathlons^)

$5 off

Entry Fees include:

Official Bib Number.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Pack with miscellaneous offers and giveaways from our partners.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon or Splash&Dash T-Shirt.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Swim Cap.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Rebel Sport Drawstring Bag.
Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Finishers Champions Medal.
Complimentary Breakfast at the Weet-Bix Better Brekkie Breakfast tent.
All TRYathletes are eligible for spot prizes (must attend prize giving).

TRYathlete Pack Delivery

KEY DATES

Entries Close: Thursday 12th March 2026, 9:00 am

Event day schedule (Approximate)

TIME	ACTIVITY
8:00AM	Event site opens
8:00AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition open
9:00AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In close
9:15AM	Transition close
9:30AM	Event Briefing at the stage container
10:00AM	TRYathlon begins
10:10AM	Teams Briefing at Transition
10:25AM	Splash and Dash Briefing at Transition
TBC	Prize Giving (Prize giving start time is approximate). Prize giving will be 15mins.
TBC	Event finishes and Transition opens for equipment collection  (Event finishing time is approximate)

NB: Start timings by age will be confirmed prior to event.
Bikes and other items from within the Transition area cannot be collected until the event has finished and the Transition area is safe to open.

SCHOOL GROUPS

A School Group provides a number of benefits and the chance to win awesome prizes for your school. If the school coordinator has selected the option for students’ TRYathlete Packs to be delivered to the school address, participants may select this option for a discounted shipping fee of $7.00 when entering. For more details click here.
Upon entering, link to your School Group, or if it doesn’t exist ask your school coordinator to create one.

Nearby Events

Palmerston North Tuesday 17th March 2026

Pre Event Information

Event day schedule (Approximate)

TIME	ACTIVITY
8:00AM	Event site opens
8:00AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition open
9:00AM	Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In close
9:15AM	Transition close
9:30AM	Event Briefing at the stage container
10:00AM	TRYathlon begins
10:10AM	Teams Briefing at Transition
10:25AM	Splash and Dash Briefing at Transition
TBC	Prize Giving (Prize giving start time is approximate). Prize giving will be 15mins.
TBC	Event finishes and Transition opens for equipment collection  (Event finishing time is approximate)

TRYATHLETE PACK

During your online entry you would have selected how you would like to receive your TRYathlete Pack. If you don’t remember which TRYathlete Pack option you selected you can refer to your confirmation email.

We offer the following options to receive your TRYathlete Pack:

Standard Delivery
School Group Delivery
Event Pick up

If you selected a delivery option, your kit will be delivered by the following dates:

TRYathlete Pack Delivery	Entries Received By	Delivery Date
Standard Delivery / School Group Delivery	Wednesday 04th February 2026, 12:00 am	Monday 02nd March 2026, 12:00 am

Each TRYathlete will receive their own TRYathlete Pack. You will need this to complete the TRYathlon. It includes the following:

If you need to change the size of your t-shirt or something is missing, please come to the Pack Pick Up tent (the blue Weet-Bix tent) on the event day.

Buddy System!

If your child has a medical condition, we offer a Buddy System whereby a legal guardian can assist the participant around the course. All legal guardians must notify us, prior to the event day, and meet our Inclusion Manager on the day of the event.

If this is something you are interested in, please contact our Customer Services Team for more information via email on tryathlon@sanitarium.co.nz.

“HOW TO” VIDEOS WITH WEET-BIX GIRL AND WEET-BIX GUY

To help familiarise yourself with what happens at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon on event day check out our helpful “How To” videos. Videos include how to Check In, the TRYathlon start, how to transition, as well as what to do during the swim, bike and run legs.

VIEW “HOW TO” VIDEOS

TRAINING TIPS

It’s a good idea to do some training before the TRYathlon. Following a simple training plan will make sure that when the event day comes around you are well prepared and able to enjoy the buzz of the TRYathlon.

TRAINING PLANS & TIPS

GET YOUR BIKE AND HELMET CHECKED

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of your child’s bike and helmet we recommend that you get them checked over at your local bike store. You can find your nearest EVO Cycles store here. EVO Cycles will also be onsite at your Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon event to assist with any queries and minor repairs required.

On the day:

What you will need

Find on your event below to see what you will need to bring on the event day.

To leave in transition
- Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front.
- Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
- Shorts to run in.
- Towel.
- Drink bottle.
- Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).
- A box or something similar to put all your things in.
To keep with you
- Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
- Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
- Swimming goggles (optional).
- Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the run leg so it needs to be left in Transition.
- Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the run leg so they need to be left in Transition.
- Sun cream and a hat.

Swimmer: To leave with your Team Cyclist
- Your official event participant shirt with number attached. You must wear this for the run to the finish line!
- Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for the run leg.
- Shorts to run in.
- Drink bottle.
- Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).
Swimmer: To keep with you
- Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.
- Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.
- Swimming goggles (optional).
- Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note; this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the run leg so it needs to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing.
- Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note; these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the run leg so they need to be given to your Team Cyclist at the Team Briefing.
- Sun cream and a hat.

Cyclist: To leave in transition
- Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.
- Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.
- Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.
Cyclist: To keep with you
- Your official event participant shirt. You can wear this.
- Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.
- Shorts to cycle and run in.
- Drink bottle.
- Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).

Prize Giving

Get ready to celebrate! Prize Giving will kick off as soon as our final TRYathlete crosses the finish line. Expect the excitement to start TBC and lasts around 15 minutes.

Remember, your bib number could be randomly drawn, so you need to be present at Prize Giving to claim your prize—don’t miss out on your moment in the spotlight!

FAQs

The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon helps kids stay active and healthy through a programme of participation. It’s about getting out there, giving it a TRY, achieving a personal best, improving confidence and self-esteem.

The event is open to everyone aged between 7-15 years old, and consists of a swim, followed by a cycle and a run. Participants can enter as an individual and complete all three legs of the event, or they can form a team of two by pairing up with a friend. As a team, one team member will be the “swimmer” and the other the “cyclist”. Both participants will complete the run section together. We also have a Splash & Dash option for 6 year olds available. This is a good introduction for younger children to build up their confidence to participate in the full TRYathlon when they turn 7 years old. The Splash & Dash format will have the children first do the Swim Leg followed by the Run, with parents able to assist their children in the transition area.

If the weather is not looking great on the morning of the event, make sure you check our Facebook page to check the event status. It is very unlikely that the event will be cancelled but it may change format from Triathlon to Duathlon, Aquathon or Fun Run. Safety is our first priority so adjustments to the format will be made as necessary. If there is a change to the event, we aim to have our Facebook page updated by 7:00am. Please check our event policies.

If your child needs assistance during any leg of the course, please contact us via email at least one week before the event and we will discuss options with you. We can arrange for a parent or guardian to have access to all areas of the course to provide assistance. You can contact our Inclusions Manager at evelyn@smcevents.co.nz

Safety is the top priority for each and every Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon event and for this reason, the following event rules must be adhered to:

The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is about participation and Fair Play. By entering the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon event, you agree to abide by the principles of Fair Play; respect for the rules, courtesy, just and equitable treatment for all participants, spectators and event volunteers alike.
We also encourage all spectators, present on the day, to encourage and cheer for all participants present, and to equally abide by the principals of Fair Play. Thank you for your support.
Participants and spectators must follow TRYathlon Marshals’ instructions. They will be the ones in the HELP TEAM shirts encouraging you and directing you around the course.
Spectators must keep clear of all parts of the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon course. This includes the Transition Area, which, once the TRYathlon starts, will not be open again until after prize giving has concluded.
Your helmet must be on correctly, and done up securely before you leave Transition.
Closed in shoes must be worn for the bike and run legs of the event. You must ensure that your shoelaces are done up before you leave Transition.
Take care on corners and slopes particularly if conditions are wet.
Road closures are in place, keep left if not overtaking – remember that your bike course is like a normal road, and normal road rules apply.
Your Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon T-shirt must be worn during the ride and run.
Familiarise yourself with the course – and view the maps on Information boards located in the event arena.
Do NOT move other participant’s bikes or gear in the transition area at any time.

To view our full Terms and Conditions, click here.

Is your child not quite ready for the swim? The duathlon is a great alternative for kids aged 7 to 15, offering a fun and achievable course with a run, bike, and final run. The Duathlon is currently only available at the following event locations: Hastings, Palmerston North.

The Duathlon is currently only available at the following event locations: Hastings and Palmerston North.

Your TRYathlete Pack will each contain: – Official event participant t-shirt – Bib number stickers – Swim cap – Weet-Bix drawstring bag – Special offers and competitions from our event sponsors Merchandise Delivery If you have purchased merchandise, it will either be delivered with your TRYathlete Pack free of charge, if you have chosen to have your TRYathlete Pack couriered to your home or School. Alternatively, if you have opted to “Pick Up” your TRYathlete Pack, it will be available to collect from the Pack Pick Up Tent if you collect your Pack prior to your event on the “Early Pack Pick Up Day” OR from the Merchandise Tent if you collect your Pack on event day. To find out if you have selected to have your item shipped to you, please view your invoice details online via your registration confirmation email. If you would like to get your merchandise items shipped, but not your TRYathlete Pack, please get in touch with our customer services team at tryathlon@sanitrium.co.nz to organise shipping fees. Your TRYathlete pack and merchandise orders will be delivered to the address you provided during the registration process. If you need to amend this address, please contact our Customer Services Team on 0800 WEET BIX (0800 9338 249) or at tryathlon@sanitrium.co.nz.

Official photos can be purchased before or after your event from our official event photographers Supersport Images as an Electronic Downloadable Photo SuperPack. Take advantage of Supersport Images’ pre-event discount by purchasing your Digital Photo Superpack when you enter your event for only $18.90 – a saving of over 50%. The pack includes 2 x full digital versions of all identified images of your child from the swim, bike, run and medals location, captured by the Supersport Images team

Collection 1 – All images supplied with the official “Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon” border.
Collection 2 – All images supplied with no border artwork.

PLUS receive a Social Media Pack. This special product offer is only available pre-event, and costs $18.90 gst incl (save over 50%) per participant. Supersport Images will also have a great variety of full priced products available to purchase after your event. To assist the Supersport Images team, please ensure your child’s bib number is clearly positioned on the front of their t-shirt, and also that the bib number is written clearly on your child’s right shin and right forearm. You will receive an email from Supersport Images with a link to identified images of your child with access instructions approximately 3-5 days after the event. Supersport Images aims to capture all kids at all locations on course however, SSI is unable to guarantee any specific image/s at any events. For any queries relating to Supersport Images’ products, please contact info@supersportimages.com

Event	Date	Time	Location
South Auckland	Tuesday 25th November 2025	8:00 am	Mountfort Park, Manurewa
Mount Maunganui	Sunday 30th November 2025	7:00 am	Arataki Park, Mt Maunganui
Cambridge	Sunday 07th December 2025	7:00 am	St. Peter’s Cambridge
Christchurch	Sunday 22nd February 2026	7:00 am	Halswell Domain & Pool - SOLD OUT
Dunedin	Sunday 01st March 2026	7:00 am	Taieri College, Mosgiel
Nelson	Sunday 08th March 2026	7:00 am	Tahunanui Reserve, Nelson
Hastings	Thursday 12th March 2026	8:00 am	Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hawke's Bay
Wellington	Sunday 15th March 2026	7:00 am	Kilbirnie Park - SOLD OUT
Palmerston North	Tuesday 17th March 2026	8:00 am	Ongley Park, West End
Auckland (East)	Sunday 22nd March 2026	7:00 am	PT England Reserve, PT England
New Plymouth	Wednesday 25th March 2026	8:00 am	Ngamotu Beach Reserve, New Plymouth

Pre-Order Your Event Photos and Save!

Official event photos can be purchased before or after your TRYathlon from our official event photographers Supersport Images. Photos will be provided as digital photos and will be downloadable.

The Digital Superpack Pre Event Special*:

The Digital Superpack is available at the special pre event price of $18.90 – a saving of over 50%! (RRP $48.90)

This pack includes 2x versions of all identified digital images of your child from the swim, bike, run and medals location; all captured by the Supersport Images team.

Collection 1: All identified images supplied with the official “Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon” border.
Collection 2: All identified images supplied with no border artwork.
Plus a low res Social Media Pack for sharing via social media.

Please ensure you refer to product T & C’s for all details.

You can purchase your Digital Superpack when you enter the TRYathlon or if you are already entered you can still purchase the Digital Photo Superpack for $18.90 by following the steps below:

Contact Our Customer Services
Contact our friendly Customer Services team on 0800 9338 249 or send them an email at tryathlon@sanitarium.co.nz and they can add a photo order to your entry.

Course Map

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Swim Map

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Fundraising ProgrammeTRY IT ON

When entering the Sanitarium Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon, a fundraising page for the Weet-Bix™ TRYathlon Foundation – TRY IT ON programme, will be created for each TRYathlete.

TRY IT ON is a fundraising programme that lets TRYathlon participants fundraise so less fortunate kids from their community can participate in a Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon™ event too!

Fundraising is optional but we encourage all TRYathlete’s to get involved. 100% of funds you raise will go directly towards supporting children in and around your local community.

About the Weet-Bix TRYathlon Foundation

The Weet-Bix TRYathlon Foundation gives disadvantaged Kiwi kids the opportunity to participate in the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon by providing them with subsidised entries and equipment, such as bikes.

100% of your donation will go directly towards helping more Kiwi kids participate in the TRYathlon, so they too can experience the benefits of taking part, and truly shine.

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Hastings

Date

Location

Entry Age

Entry Options

Event Distances

INDIVIDUAL TRY + Splash & DASH

TEAM TRY

INDIVIDUAL DUATHLON

Entry Fees

Entry Fees include:

TRYathlete Pack Delivery

KEY DATES

Event day schedule (Approximate)

SCHOOL GROUPS

Nearby Events

Pre Event Information

Event day schedule (Approximate)

TRYATHLETE PACK

Buddy System!

“HOW TO” VIDEOS WITH WEET-BIX GIRL AND WEET-BIX GUY

TRAINING TIPS

GET YOUR BIKE AND HELMET CHECKED

On the day:

What you will need

To leave in transition

To keep with you

Swimmer: To leave with your Team Cyclist

Swimmer: To keep with you

Cyclist: To leave in transition

Cyclist: To keep with you

Prize Giving

FAQs

Pre-Order Your Event Photos and Save!

The Digital Superpack Pre Event Special*:

Course Map

Village Map

Swim Map

Fundraising ProgrammeTRY IT ON

Supporting Partners