Athlete Guide

Beginners:  The Long Course Weekend is the perfect format for everyone; we all have to start somewhere, and this event provides the best stepping stones for those of you curious about multisport or individual disciplines.

First Timers: LCW NZ is not a triathlon event. You can choose any of the disciplines and distances as individual events to suit your individual abilities and desires. It can be just a cycle event for you if that’s what you want out of LCW NZ. If you do feel like doing two disciplines, you can. If you feel like doing three, again you can. If you feel like doing all the full distances though and want to try earn the world-famous fourth LCW medal, then there are two things you must do to achieve it.

1. You must enter the Full, Half or Quarter LCW NZ via our website as ONE entry - do not enter each discipline separately. Full LCW NZ competitors will not receive the fourth medal at the finish if they enter separate events.
2. You must complete all three Full distances within the cut off times for each event or you will not receive your fourth medal (you will still receive your individual event medals).

If you have never participated in a triathlon or are just starting to train for a triathlon, Long Course Weekend is the ideal way to experience what a triathlon is. There are different options for each discipline, so you can choose exactly what suits you. Below are all the distances on offer during Long Course Weekend New Zealand. You can also look at the course maps here.

Swim Karāpiro

1 km | 1.9 km | 3.8 km

Cycle Karāpiro

50 km | 90 km | 180 km

Karāpiro Marathon

Kids' 2.5 km fun run | 5 km run/walk | 10.5 km run/walk  | 21.1 km run/walk | 42.2 km run only

2024 Event Entry Fees *all entry fees exclude a $4.00 online booking fee

Early Bird Entry Fees (ends 30th September 2023) 

Full Long Course Weekend NZ - $300.00 (incl event polo shirt) - 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2km run only
Half Long Course Weekend NZ - $250.00 (incl event t-shirt) - 1.9km swim, 90km cycle, 21.1km run/walk
Quarter Long Course Weekend NZ - $200.00 (incl event t-shirt) - 1km swim, 50km cycle, 10.5km run/walk

Swim Karapiro
1km - $40.00
1.9km - $45.00
3.8km - $50.00

Cycle Karapiro
50km (incl E-Bike) - $70.00
90km (incl E-Bike) - $80.00
180km - $90.00

Karapiro Marathon
Kids' 2.5km fun run - $10.00
5km run/walk - $30.00
10.5km run/walk - $45.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk - $75.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only - $95.00

Standard Entry Fees (1st October 2023 - midnight 24th March 2024) 

Full Long Course Weekend NZ - $325.00 (incl event polo shirt) - 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2km run only
Half Long Course Weekend NZ - $275.00 (incl event t-shirt) - 1.9km swim, 90km cycle, 21.1km run/walk
Quarter Long Course Weekend NZ - $225.00 (incl event t-shirt) - 1km swim, 50km cycle, 10.5km run/walk

Swim Karapiro
1km - $45.00
1.9km - $50.00
3.8km - $55.00

Cycle Karapiro
50km (incl E-Bike) - $75.00
90km (incl E-Bike) - $85.00
180km - $95.00

Karapiro Marathon
Kids' 2.5km fun run - $10.00
5km run/walk - $35.00
10.5km run/walk - $50.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk - $80.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only - $105.00

Late Entry Fees (25th March 2024 - 9am 10th April 2024 & Onsite at Event Days) 

Full Long Course Weekend NZ - $350.00 (incl event polo shirt) - 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2km run only
Half Long Course Weekend NZ - $300.00 (incl event t-shirt) - 1.9km swim, 90km cycle, 21.1km run/walk
Quarter Long Course Weekend NZ - $250.00 (include event t-shirt) - 1km swim, 50km cycle, 10.5km run/walk

Swim Karapiro 
1km - $50.00
1.9km - $55.00
3.8km - $60.00

Cycle Karapiro 
50km (incl E-Bike) - $80.00
90km (incl E-Bike) - $90.00
180km - $100.00

Karapiro Marathon 
Kids' 2.5km fun run - $10.00
5km run/walk - $40.00
10.5km run/walk - $55.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk - $85.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only - $115.00

All events will be open for on the day entries during registration each day of the event. On the day entries will be the same as Late Fee Pricing above. 

We have amazing finishers medals for all competitors who cross the finish line. There will be top placing medals and prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall Male and Female for each discipline/distance and age group (39 and under OR 40 and over). These will be awarded at prize giving at the end of each event day.

We will also be awarding our Full Long Course Weekend athletes with the coveted fourth medal to top their medal stack. This takes place at the start of prize giving on Sunday 14th April, ahead of the Karapiro Marathon day prize giving. We will also be awarding the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall awards for Male and Female for the Full Half and Quarter LCW NZ.

All entrants will also be in the draw for a great selection of spot prizes that are up for grabs during each day’s prize giving.