World Triathlon Cup

Elite competitors will tackle the challenging waters of Ahuriri beach, before biking the fast, flat Napier coast, finishing triumphantly running down the blue carpet to cross the finish line.

We are honoured to welcome the world’s top athletes to participate in this continental event. Hosted by friendly locals who love the sport, we know you’ll feel at home. 

Want to be part of the action? Spectators can enjoy the Elite racing for free, or watch the full event through live streaming here (link coming soon). 

The Napier Triathlon Festival will give athletes at all levels the chance to showcase their talent, from the world’s best competing in the World Cup, to the young and skilled triathletes in the Sprint Championships and Napier Tri-er.  

We encourage you to share your enthusiasm, wisdom and support with the next generation of promising triathletes.

Download the Course Maps

World Cup Course Maps 2025

2025 World Triathlon Cup Athlete Guide coming soon

The closest international airport is Auckland or Wellington International Airports. From Auckland or Wellington, it is then a short domestic flight to the Napier Airport.

Free local transfer to Hotel from Hawkes Bay Airport will be managed by our chosen transport agency. Please ensure that you fill out the online form, linked below, at least 14 days prior to the event so this can be managed – any requests after this date will not be accommodated.

Athlete Transportation Information Form

Swimming 

Hawkes Bay Regional Aquatic Centre 

Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre welcomes all ELITE ATHLETES competing in the World Cup Triathlon - Napier, to use of the 50m Olympic pool in preparation for racing for $6 per session.  

Monday 17 - Friday 21 February 

50m: 7.30am-11.00am

25m: 11.00am-3.00pm

 Royston Health & Fitness Centre gym also available on casual rate, no bookings required. 

 Located within Mitre 10 Park, 42 Percival Road, Hastings (just 15 mins from Ahuriri). 

reception@hbaquatic.co.nz 

06 651 2324 

www.hbaquatic.co.nz 

Ocean Spa – 42 Marine Parade, Napier 

Outdoor heated 25m lap pool - $11.50 to be paid by each swimmer or concession card for 10 sessions for $103.50 

General Opening Hours 

Monday - Saturday 5.30am - 8.00pm

Sunday Public Holidays 7.30am - 8.00pm

Contact details – Telephone – 06 835 8553 

The Napier Aquatic Centre in Maadi Avenue, Onekawa in Napier 

The entry to the pool is $6.00 to be paid by each swimmer or a concession card for 10 sessions for $50.50.    The best times (quietest times) to have lane swimming are between 8am-3:30pm 

General Opening hours:  

Monday to Friday - Public swimming - 6:00am – 9:00pm 
Weekends and public holidays: Public swimming 10:00am – 6:00pm

Contact details - Telephone: 06 834 4150 

Website - https://www.napieraquatic.co.nz  

Bike and Run Training 

Napier and Hastings are the major city of the Hawkes Bay Region on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The district has a population of 187,900.  Of this 56,787 people live in Napier and 61,696 live in Hastings.  

As with any training on open roads please ensure you obey NZ Road Rules.  If you are riding the course ensure that you obey all signs, DO NOT ride through stop signs and give way signs at pace.  There are a lot of heavy vehicles in this area and they cannot stop in a hurry. 

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