Kayak HQ Race 2: Spring Sunshine and Strong Performances

Kayak HQ Race 2 took place on a beautiful sunny morning, marking the first day of spring and Father’s Day. Sixty-six competitors of all ages and levels, including teams, participated in the event. Here are the top results:

Long Multisport Triathlon – Overall

  1. Caleb Hill – 1:23:14
  2. Nathan Fa’avae – 1:27:21
  3. Ethan Helliwell – 1:27:40
    Top Female: Tide Fa’avae – 1:34:40

Short Multisport Triathlon – Overall

  1. Micah Parker – 56:35
  2. Toby O’Sullivan – 58:47
  3. Sean O’Sullivan – 58:55
    Top Female: Liz Ashby – 1:21:44

Long Duathlon – Overall

  1. The Physicists – 1:07:53
  2. Patrick Anderson – 1:09:15
  3. Leo O’Donnell – 1:16:12
    Top Female: Josie Tappenden – 1:23:18

Short Duathlon – Overall

  1. Sam & Jack (Team) – 39:49
  2. Keshia Linyard – 41:39
  3. Scrambled Legs (Team) – 41:47

It was a fantastic day of racing. A big thank you to our sponsor Kayak HQ for their continued support, and to all our volunteers who made the event possible. Well done to all competitors!

For the full events calendar, click Nelson Tri events for 2024-2025. To view race photos taken by Brendon, click here.