Fifteen years after the launch of IRONMĀORI the annual indigenous triathlon is returning to the place where the idea for the event that has had a huge positive impact on Māori lives was conceived, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. IRONMĀORI initially comprised of a 2KM Swim, 90KM Cycle, and 21.1KM Run/Walk Event. The event was designed to be so physically demanding that participants would be forced to make significant lifestyle changes in order to participate and complete the event.
Fifteen years on, the IRONMĀORI Kaupapa has continued to grow, reaching significant milestone such as, holding the World’s First Indigenously owned and operated Quarter, Half, and Full Distance Triathlon Events. IRONMĀORI currently hold three Triathlon Events annually throughout Aotearoa, which cater for all athletic abilities from novice through to competitive.
IRONMĀORI is a platform that is safe, unbiased, and with the main objective of whanaungatanga (Connections/Relationships). IRONMĀORI focuses on the mental well-being (past/present trauma) of our people. The physical changes whānau will experience will be a biproduct to the improvement of their mental health and overall well-being. IRONMĀORI strive towards ensuring that the healthy lifestyle changes for the individual are sustainable and will permeate through to their whānau and friends.
The IRONMĀORI ethos is not just about a Swim, Bike or Run. It is educating whānau to set personal goals, to believe in themselves and the process that lays ahead. This is established though positive role modelling, education, knowledge building, sharing and support, all concepts that are embedded through whākawhānaungatanga (Establishing Relationships).
These practices come naturally to our people, as it is displayed through the exponential increase in participation from 300 competitors in 2009, to at present reaching maximum event capacity.
Registration fees
IRONMĀORI TĀMAKI Individual Closed
You will be required to complete: - 500m Ocean Swim - 20km Cycle - 5km Walk/Run
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$84.00
Individual
May 2 - Nov 6
IRONMĀORI TĀMAKI Team Closed
3 person team: 1 person completes 1 of the disciplines: swim, cycle, walk/run. We do not allow 2 person teams.
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$189.00
Team
May 2 - Nov 6
IRONMĀORI TĀMAKI Solo Discipline 500m Swim Closed
You will complete the 500m ocean Swim Only
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$58.00
Individual
May 2 - Nov 6
IRONMĀORI TĀMAKI Solo Discipline 20km Cycle Closed
You will complete the 20km cycle only
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$58.00
Individual
May 2 - Nov 6
IRONMĀORI TĀMAKI Solo Discipline 5km Run Closed
You will complete the 5km Run/Walk only
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$58.00
Individual
May 2 - Nov 6
IRONMĀORI Half Individual Closed
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You will be required to complete: - 2km Ocean Swim - 90km Cycle - 21.1km Walk/Run
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Half Team Closed
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3 person team: 1 person completes 1 of the disciplines: swim, cycle, run/walk. We do not allow 2 person teams.
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Half Solo Discipline 2km Swim Closed
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You will complete the 2km ocean Swim Only
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Half Solo Discipline 90km Cycle Closed
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You will complete the 90km cycle only
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Half Solo Discipline 21.1km Run Closed
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You will complete the 21.1km Run/Walk only
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Quarter Individual Closed
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You will be required to complete: - 1km Ocean Swim - 50km Cycle - 10.5km Walk/Run
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Quarter Team Closed
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3 person team: 1 person completes 1 of the disciplines: swim, cycle, run/walk. We do not allow 2 person teams.
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Quarter Solo Discipline 1km Swim Closed
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You will complete the 1km ocean Swim Only
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Quarter Solo Discipline 50km Cycle Closed
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You will complete the 50km cycle only
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI Quarter Solo Discipline 10.5km Run Closed
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You will complete the 10.5km Run/Walk only
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI KAUMĀTUA 3km walk/run Closed
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You will complete the 3km Run/Walk only.
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI KAUMĀTUA 1km walk/run Closed
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You will complete the 1km walk/run only.
- Online registration closed
IRONMĀORI KAUMĀTUA 500m walk/run Closed
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You will complete the 500m Run/Walk only.
- Online registration closed
IRONMᾹORI RANGATAHI 5km Walk/Run (13-17y) Closed
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You will complete the 5km Run/Walk only.
- Online registration closed
IRONMᾹORI RANGATAHI 3km Walk/Run (13-17y) Closed
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You will complete the 3km Run/Walk only.
- Online registration closed
IRONMᾹORI RANGATAHI 1km Walk/Run (13-17y) Closed
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You will complete the 1km Run/Walk only.
- Online registration closed
IRONMᾹORI TAMARIKI 5km Walk/Run (AGES 8-12 YEARS) Closed
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You will complete the 5km Run/Walk only. Tamariki ages 8-12 years only are eligible to do this event.
- Online registration closed
IRONMᾹORI TAMARIKI 3km Walk/Run (AGES 8-12 YEARS) Closed
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You will complete the 3km Run/Walk only. Tamariki ages 8-12 years only are eligible for this event.
- Online registration closed
IRONMᾹORI TAMARIKI 1km Walk/Run (AGES 5-12) Closed
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You will complete the 1km Run/Walk only. Tamariki ages 5-7 years are only eligible for the 1km run/walk.
- Online registration closed
Contact information
- Event contact
- Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- info@ironmaori.co.nz
- Website
- Visit website
