Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon (est 1988) introduces Battle of the North for 2025.
The Kai Iwi Triathlon was once on every triathlete's annual event schedule, and this is now Northland's only triathlon. This is one of New Zealands longest running triathlons. Originally starting with a swim or kayak at Promenade point on Lake Taharoa into a 12km hilly run to State Highway 12. From there it was a 27km bike into Dargaville finishing off with a 200m run to the open doors of The Central Hotel.
In recent years the event no longer traverses to Dargaville but stays at the tranquil Kai Iwi Lakes and Taharoa Domain. It has become a great family event with Fireco and Sport Northland doing a fantastic job of running a kids triathlon, a Try a Tri and Sprint distance triathlon. Kayak options are still available too.
This is the second year for the Battle of the North and triathlon club's from the Upper North Island will again fight it out for the Kauri shield. Both participation and podium points are on offer with the winning club taking home the Shield and other numerous prizes.
Whangarei Triathlon club are the current holders of the shield and they are confident they will again hoist the shield and win the Battle of the North. Clubs will need to bring as much firepower as possible if they are to have any chance of taking down Whangarei.
Battle of the North 2024 points system
Long course swim
Male 1st - 5 points, 2nd 3 points, 3rd 1 point
Female 1st - 5 points, 2nd 3 points, 3rd 1 point
Long course kayak
Male 1st - 5 points, 2nd 3 points, 3rd 1 point
Female 1st - 5 points, 2nd 3 points, 3rd 1 point
Team
1st - 5 points
2nd -3 points
3rd- 1 point
Every competitor will receive 1 point for their club for completing the long or short-course triathlon
Teams will receive 1 point for completing the long or short-course triathlon.
Only one member of a team needs to be club-registered
Club kit must be worn during the race.
Participants must be registered to your club & Tri NZ
