Wellington Secondary Schools Triathlon
Barefoot Triathlon series Secondary Schools is a dedicated schools event as part of Wellington's premier event the Wellington 100 to encourage young people into triathlon.
Barefoot Triathlon series Secondary Schools is a dedicated schools event as part of Wellington's premier event the Wellington 100 to encourage young people into triathlon. With a distance for brand new entrants and young triathletes pushing for glory it also acts as a pathway event into the TriNZ secondary school national series. No need for specialist bikes or equipment. An event for everyone.
LocationScorching Bay
Date2nd February 2025
Race Check in
| Sunday Morning | 7:30 am |
Start Time
| Sunday Morning | 8:50 am |
Distances
Super Sprint – U16 & U14
300m Swim
10km Bike
2km Run
| 300m Swim | 2 Lap swim in a sheltered harbour in Scorching Bay |
| 10km Bike | Flat 1 lap course. Half the course on closed roads |
| 2km Run | Fully Closed roads |
Sprint Triathlon – U19
500m Swim
20km Bike
5km Run
| 500m swim | 1 lap swim in fully sheltered harbour |
| 20km cycle | 1 Lap out and back course. Partly on Closed roads |
| 5km run | 2 lap out and back run |
“You don’t need to be great to get started, you just need to get started to be great”
Race Day Tips
Best advice for all competitors (not just first timers), is to arrive at the race site early. The best way to avoid being rushed is to ensure that you have enough time to get organised pre-race.
After parking, take your bike and gear with you to the transition area (the big fenced in area with the bike racks) and claim a spot of real estate for yourself.
You can ‘rack’ your bike by either hooking the seat over the top rail of the bike rack or by hooking the handlebars/brake levers over the top rail. The choice is yours – whichever works better for you. Take a look around to see what others are doing, and then follow suit. Once your bike is racked, you can drop your gear next to it – there should be time to lay it out neatly later.
Now you should consider heading to the check in area.
Training and Support
Train for the Regional Secondary Schools Triathlon with the Tri Wellington Youth Squad!
Get ready for your triathlon or duathlon with the Tri Wellington Youth Squad! Get expert coaching, fun training sessions, and a supportive team. Whether you’re new to triathlon or looking to improve, this squad will help you build the skills and confidence you need.
