Canterbury Duathlon Series 2026

The distances are all achievable with the run/walk at Rhodes Park Reserve/ Tai Tapu Park, while the bike ride is out and back . No hills and very little traffic makes this such an appealing event. We reiterate that the long course is not to be walked because of time restraints of all competitors, any competitor wanting to walk the event should enter the short course.

The distances are run/walk on a mix of surfaces, grass and seal formed pathways. The first run/walk takes participants around Rhodes Park Reserve and along the Halswell River walkway and back. The bike ride is a 12.5km out and back course, with 1 lap for the short course and 2 laps for the long course. The last run/walk is an easy 2.5km for the long course and 1.5 km around the playing fields for the short course.

This is a great spectator course for husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or any other friend to come along and watch.

This event caters for everyone: Young, Old, Male, Female, Big, Small, Fast or Slow. We also have family sections.

There are two courses to choose from:

Short Course:
2.5km Run/Walk :: 12.5km Bike :: 1.5km Run/Walk

Long Course:
5km Run :: 25km Bike :: 2.5km Run

Timeline:

Race Registration - 8:30am - 9:30am

Race Brief - 9:45am

Race Start - 10:00am

Prize Giving will be approximately 15 minutes after the last competitor - approximately 12 noon. Prize giving will be at the start/finish line. We have some fantastic spot prizes again this year.

2026 is our 21st year of this great event.