Raro Tri | Event Overview

The Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon is more than a race, it is a festival of events held over one week.

Join us for a jam-packed week of island fun and fitness, including our world-renowned Olympic Distance triathlon race.

THURSDAY 4th MAY 2023
4:30pm

CITC Boiler Swim (800m)

An ocean swim of about 800m out and back around the protruding wreck of SS Maitai

Location: Trader Jack's (Avarua Township)

Race Pack pick-up available here!

THURSDAY 4th May 2023
7:30pm

Carbo Loading Pasta Dinner & CITC Boiler Swim Prize Giving (Plus race briefing)

Prizegiving for the boiler swim plus Carbo loading pasta meal and race briefing for main event

Location: Edgewater Resort & Spa in Arorangi

SATURDAY 6th May 2023
1:30pm

Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon

Join competitors from all over the world on this exciting course with breathtaking views!

Location: Tikioki Triathlon Site

SUNDAY 7th May 2023
4:30pm

Prize Giving Awards Dinner

Award ceremony plus dinner, drinks, prizes and more.

Location: The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Arorangi

MONDAY 8th May 2023
9:00am

Ride Raro Mountain Bike Tour

Off road social MTB tour of the trails around Raro

Location: The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Arorangi

MONDAY 8th May 2023
5:00pm

Hash House Harriers Fun Run & BBQ

Raro's hash house harriers host a fun run followed by a delicious meal.

Location: TBD

TUESDAY 9th May 2023
4:30pm

Ride Raro Tour De Raro Cycle Race

31.2km Cycle race around the island that allows drafting!

Location: Avarua Township

TUESDAY 9th May 2023
7:00pm

Prize Giving Awards Dinner (Ride Raro Tour De Raro)

The Ride Raro Tour De Raro BBQ and Awards presentation. Final chance to get together and say goodbye.

Location: Edgewater Resort & Spa Arorangi