Barefoot Triathlon Series – Round 2: Wellington 100 2027

The Wellington 100 begins at Scorching Bay on Wellington’s south coast. The main race involves a 2 km swim, 80 km bike ride, and 18 km run. This event is Round 2 of the Barefoot Triathlon Series, a summer series catering to participants from first-timers to experienced long-course triathletes. The long race commences at 7:00 AM, with check-in starting at 6:00 AM. The course features repeated laps, allowing spectators to see athletes multiple times. The swim consists of four laps in Scorching Bay, the bike leg involves four laps toward Moa Point, and the run is three laps to Shelly Bay and back along sealed roads and coastal paths. In addition to the Wellington 100, the event offers Give it a Tri, sprint and standard triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike options. Secondary school racing has its own prizegiving, and the Wellington 100 has a distinct prize pool and finisher awards.