Rabbit Island’s Conifer Park was buzzing on Sunday 23rd November as 53 competitors, including teams, lined up for the Tineli Cross Triathlon. Cloudy skies greeted athletes at the start, but the rain held off and blue skies broke through by the finish, making for a great day of racing. The morning kicked off with a fun kids’ race around the …
Another glorious evening in our little part of paradise with 116 swimmers choosing to give up their precious evening hours to showcase their athletic prowess, and/or secure another week of bragging rights in the workplace.
Opening Splash kicks off the Rylock Endurance Series with 66 swimmers under perfect conditions.
Season opener under sunny-grey skies with 102 swimmers and strong starts across all divisions.
The Blue September Swim kicked off our season with 32 swimmers braving 13°C water at the Nelson Yacht Club. Together we raised around $600 for prostate cancer on a stunning calm day. Congratulations to winner Eddie Swain (6:44.5) and all participants. Click for full results and upcoming events.
Our spring series kicked off on Sunday 7th September with 30 athletes taking part. It was a sunny but windy morning, and competitors gave it their all across triathlon and duathlon events. Congratulations to all our winners, and a big thank you to our volunteers and new series sponsor, Kiwi Multisport.
The Nelson Tri Club season got underway on Sunday 17th August with the first-ever Fulton Hogan Road Bike Duathlon at Rabbit and Rough Islands. In perfect racing conditions, 51 competitors tackled the mix of trail running and smooth road cycling, with strong performances across both the short and long courses.
Saturday morning coached swim sessions at Riverside Pool start 26th April!
It was an overcast but mild morning at Rabbit Island for the first race in the Shoe Clinic Mountain Bike Duathlon Series. Fortunately, the rain held off until the afternoon, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable event. With 69 participants, including individuals and teams, the day kicked off with a free Kids’ Try-a-Tri, creating a great family-friendly atmosphere. In the …
It was a beautiful day on which to wrap up the season. Swimmers in the 5k race were pushed down to the Boathouse by a huge incoming tide. After the first kilometre, Blenheim swimmer Chris Smithers had a 100m lead over Ben Marshall, with a similar gap back to a chase group of three. Once swimmers reached the Boathouse, they …