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Challenge Wānaka 100 leads the way with RaceRanger technology for every athlete in 2027 Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka 100 continues to lead innovation in athlete experience for 2027, [...]

Challenge Wānaka has today announced that entries for the 2027 Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka will open on 15 May 2026, alongside the introduction of a new 100km format for its flagship [...]

For many athletes, racing at Challenge Wānaka is about testing limits in one of the most spectacular places in the world. For Teresa Noble, it’s something even deeper — a celebration of [...]

The 20th anniversary of the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Festival of Triathlon delivered world-class racing, emotional moments and a fitting celebration of two decades of endurance sport [...]

The elite field is confirmed for this week’s Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Half, marking the final countdown to the 20th edition of the event. More than 3000 athletes – including a pro [...]

There’s been significant and exciting news in the triathlon world this week. Challenge Wānaka has welcomed the announcement that the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has acquired a [...]

Wānaka, New Zealand – With just two months to go, the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Half has officially confirmed the return of professional racing for its 20 year celebrations in February [...]

Challenge Wānaka is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka Adaptive Challenge, timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Adaptive [...]

Challenge Wānaka is gearing up to welcome the next wave of young athletes, with registrations now open for its 2026 student, youth, and adaptive events. Since the junior events began in 2009, [...]

After five years of near-perfect race days, the 2025 HiveEnergy Challenge Wānaka Multi and Duathlon reminded everyone what multisport is really about — grit, adaptability, and the spirit to keep [...]