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OxMan

This is NZ’s newest event incorporating a festival of triathlon, duathlon and running race options to suit all athletes. This event takes place in the farmlands of North Canterbury with quiet roads and a country feel.

A range of distances are available:

OxMan Triathlon: 1.9km swim + 92km ride + 21km run;
OxMan Duathlon: 7.5km run + 92km ride + 21km run;
Oxman Aquabike: 1.9km swim + 92km ride (with optional 1km run through finish chute);
OxMan Multisport: 2km run + 46km ride + 14.5km run + 10km kayak;
Oxman Multisport XL: 6.5km run + 46km bike + 20km run + 10km kayak;
Mini OxMan Triathlon: 750m swim + 46km ride + 7.6km run;
Mini OxMan Duathlon: 2km run + 46km ride + 7.6km run;
Mini Oxman Aquabike: 750m swim + 46km ride (with optional 1km run through finish chute);
Junior OxMan Triathlon: 200m swim + 11.5km ride + 3.5km run;
Junior OxMan Duathlon: 1km run + 11.5km ride + 3.5km run;
OxRun: 21km run;
OxDash: 7km run; and
OxKids Duathlon for 5 to 9 year olds: short run + bike ride (1 or 2 laps depending on age) + 1km run.

Date: Sunday 29th November 2026.
Start Time: 7.30am for the OxMan Triathlon, Duathlon or Aquabike. 8.20am for the Junior OxMan, 8.30am for the OxMan Multisport and Multisport XL, Mini OxMan, OxRun and OxDash, and 9.30am for the OxKids Duathlon. Safety briefings will be held 15 minutes before the start time.
Start Location: Private farm on South Eyre Road (near Oxford).
Cost: $250 for the OxMan, $135 for the Oxman Multisport XL, $99 for the OxMan Multisport and Mini OxMan, $59 for the OxRun, $49 for the Junior OxMan, $39 for the OxDash and OxKids Duathlon.

Teams are welcome for the Oxman, Mini Oxman and Junior Oxman events.

Note: A one day licence fee will apply if you are not a member of a Club and Triathlon NZ. You can join Canterbury Triathlon to receive a discounted entry fee.

Find out more about The OxMan, including how to enter.

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