Long Course Weekend NZ 2024

Long Course Weekend is a unique sports festival that offers an unbeatable atmosphere. Over three days, athletes can choose events from three sporting disciplines (swim, bike, run) and multiple distances to create a tailor made weekend course for their ability. For those looking to push their limits there is the Full Long Course option – the longest distance in each discipline. Each Long Course Athlete who finishes will receive the coveted fourth medal for their medal stack and an exclusive polo shirt. 

Long Course Weekend events are world famous for their atmosphere and spectacular finish lines and this hugely popular international format is returning to New Zealand for the second year. Do not miss out, enter now!

Event Options:Full Long Course Weekend - Swim 3.8km, Cycle 180km and Run 42.2km Half Long Course Weekend - Swim 1.9km, Cycle 90km and Run 21.1km Quarter Long Course Weekend - Swim 1km, Cycle 50km and Run 10.5km Swim  Karāpiro Options - 3.8km, 1.9km and 1km Cycle  Karāpiro Options - 180km, 90km and 50km Karāpiro Marathon Options - Full Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), 10.5km and 5km

Event Timetable: Friday 12th April 2024 – Long Course Weekend Day 1 Swim Karāpiro  1.00pm: Registration for all Entry Categories/Days Opens 3.30pm: Registration for all Entry Categories Closes 4.00pm: 3.8km Swim Event Starts 4.15pm: 1.9km Swim Event Starts 4.30pm: 1km Swim Event Starts 5.00pm: 3.8km Category 1 Lap Cut Off Time & Bar Opens 6.30pm: Swim Karāpiro Prize Giving Starts

Saturday 13th April 2024 – Long Course Weekend Day 2 Cycle Karāpiro

• 5.30am: Registration for all Cycle Karāpiro/Karapiro Marathon Entry Categories Opens 7.00am: 180km Category - Cycle Karāpiro Starts

• 9.30am: 90km Category - Cycle Karāpiro Starts

• 10.30am: Registration for all Cycle Karāpiro/Karāpiro Marathon Entry Categories Closes for the day

• 11.00am: 50km Category - Cycle Karāpiro Starts

• 2.00pm: Bar Open & Entertainment on Stage

• 3.30pm: Cycle Karāpiro Prize Giving Starts

Sunday 14th April 2024 – Long Course Weekend Day 3  Karāpiro Marathon 6.30am: Registration for all Karāpiro Marathon Categories Opens 8.00am: Full Marathon (42.2km Run) Category - Karāpiro Marathon Starts 9.00am: Half Marathon (21.1km) Category - Karāprio Marathon Starts 9.15am: Registration for all Karapiro Marathon Entry Categories Closes. 9.30am: 10.5km Category - Karāpiro Marathon Starts 9.45am: 5km Category - Karāpiro Marathon Starts 1.00pm: Children's Fun Run Event Starts & Bar Opens 2.30pm: Prize Giving & Full Long Course Weekend Finishers Ceremony Entry Fees Early Bird entry fees are available from August 1st 2023 - September 30th 2023 Standard entry fees are available from October 1st 2023 - March 24th 2024 Late entry fees are available from March 25th 2024 - April 10th 2024 *All final entry fees include an international franchise fee and booking fee.