FESTIVAL OVERVIEW

AIR NEW ZEALAND RAROTONGA TRIATHLON

4th May to 9th May 2023

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.

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EVENT DETAILS

THURSDAY 4th MAY 2023
4:30pm

CITC Boiler Swim (800m)

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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!

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THURSDAY 4th May 2023
7:30pm

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

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

Location: Edgewater Resort & Spa in Arorangi

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SATURDAY 6th May 2023
1:30pm

Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon

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

• 1.5k Swim

• 42k Bike

• 10k Run

Location: Tikioki Triathlon Site

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SUNDAY 7th May 2023
4:30pm

Prize Giving Awards Dinner

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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

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Off road social MTB tour of the trails around Raro

Location: The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Arorangi

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MONDAY 8th May 2023
5:00pm

Hash House Harriers Fun Run & BBQ

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

Location: TBD

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TUESDAY 9th May 2023
4:30pm

Ride Raro Tour De Raro Cycle Race

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31.2km Cycle race around the island that allows drafting!

Location: Avarua Township

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TUESDAY 9th May 2023
7:00pm

Prize Giving Awards Dinner (Ride Raro Tour De Raro)

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

Location: Edgewater Resort & Spa Arorangi