Chia Sisters Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon and Multisport 2025

Sunday 19th of January 2025
Race Starts 7.00 am
Location: Rabbit Island

Get ready for an exciting race at Rabbit Island! Whether you’re tackling the triathlon, duathlon, or multisport, you’ll enjoy a scenic, action-packed course featuring swimming, biking, running, or kayaking. Choose from long or short distances, and experience a fun-filled day with a post-race barbecue and spot prize giveaways. All levels welcome—register now!

Race Day Schedule:

Long Course

• 6.00 am Check-in and bike racking opens
• 6.45 am Check-in closes, no late check-ins or entries
• 6.50 am Race briefing (ALL competitors MUST attend the race briefing!)
• 7.00 am Race Start

*Short Course

• 7.00 am Check-in and bike racking opens
• 7.45 am Check-in closes, no late check-ins or entries
• 7.50 am Race briefing (ALL competitors MUST attend the race briefing!)
• 8.00 am Race Start

Note: Please be mindful of long-course competitors when entering Rabbit Island and setting up.

After the race, enjoy a free barbecue for competitors and a small prizegiving (spot prizes only).

Race Options:

1. Triathlon, long course (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run)
2. Triathlon, short course (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run)
3. Duathlon, long course (10km run, 40km bike, 5km run)
4. Duathlon, short course (5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run)
5. Multisport, long course (6km kayak, 40km bike, 5km run)
6. Multisport, Short course (3km kayak, 20km bike, 2.5km run)

Payment Options :

• Pay online Adult or Team non-member ($30) -select this option to pay online either single adult entry or team entry.
• Pay online Adult Tri Club member ($20) -select this option to pay online and receive the club discount, must be a Nelson Tri Club member.
• Pay online Student U18 non-member ($15) -select this option to pay online and receive School Student (U18) discount.
• Pay online Student U18 Tri Club member ($10) -select this option to pay online and receive the U18 School Student club discount, must be a Nelson Tri Club member.
• Pay at event (bring cash on the day of race) -select this option to pay cash on the day of the race. No discounts for this option.

Note to encourage pre-race entries, race day entries will attract a 50% extra penalty and no discounts apply. If you’re uncertain about whether to compete and wish to avoid the late entry penalty, please enter online, selecting ‘Pay at Event‘ under the Payment option. Should you not compete, no charge will be made.

Note: Nelson Triathlon Club has a NO REFUND policy on club events.

Register for Race
Click here to register

Maps of Bike and Run course

Bike Course

Run Course

Race rules/code of conduct

Current Triathlon NZ competition rules apply to all participants in these events. For full Tri NZ rules, click here to download pdf.

Please take the time to read these rules.

• Drafting will be allowed on the bike leg. Participants are asked not to use aero bars if they find themselves in a drafting situation and should not attempt to draft if they are unfamiliar with the skills required.
• The course is not closed to traffic. It is the participant’s responsibility to keep left and ride single file unless passing.
• Entrants under 18 take part at their parent’s/guardian’s discretion.
• It is the participant’s responsibility to make themselves aware of the race rules; the racecourses; to attend the compulsory race briefing and to participate in a safe and responsible manner.