Harcourts HB Women’s Tri

12/10/2026

It's Event Week!

The Harcourts HB Women's Triathlon is this Sunday 18 October and we can't wait to see you out there!

Key dates:
-Online registrations close THIS Thursday 15 October at 10am
-Left it to the last minute? No stress! Late registrations are available in person this Saturday 17 October, 1–3pm, in the grandstand at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park. A $15 late registration applies on Saturday.

💛 This year our event falls during Mental Health Awareness Week, and we love that the 2026 theme is Belonging Matters. Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au - I am you, and you are me. When we create opportunities for people to belong, our communities and wellbeing grow stronger.

That's exactly what this day is about. Whether you're chasing a PB, walking the run leg with your friends, or crossing your very first finish line, there's a place for you here. Every woman who turns up, and every supporter cheering from the side, makes this event what it is.

See you Sunday!

11/10/2026

Michelle Kittow, the face of our triathlon, was diagnosed with a rare cancer six months after our 2025 triathlon. This amazing wāhine shares her story, including how triathlon training has helped her current journey, and hopes to support from the sideline at the triathlon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Michelle Kittow’s rare cancer diagnosis came six months after last year’s triathlon.

05/10/2026

Thank you Pub Charity Limited 💙

A huge thank you to Pub Charity Limited for their generous grant of $11,615 towards event operations for the Harcourts HB Women's Triathlon.

Events like this don't happen without community support. Your funding helps us keep the triathlon welcoming and achievable for women of all ages, fitness levels and backgrounds, whether it's their first ever triathlon or their tenth.

With race day just under two weeks away , Sunday 18 October, we can't wait to see everyone out there swimming, biking and running together.

Ngā mihi nui, Pub Charity, for backing women in Hawke's Bay to get active and have a go! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

04/10/2026

Meet Viv Donoghue 🌸

Viv is taking on the Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Triathlon and is a wonderful example of why there’s no age limit on trying something new.

In our interview, Viv shares what she loves about the Women’s Tri - from getting out there and challenging yourself to the special feeling of being surrounded by women who are all supporting and encouraging each other along the way.

Her advice for anyone thinking about giving it a go? “It’s not that you have to be better or as good as anybody else, it’s just get out there and do it and enjoy it.” 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Register for the Harcourts Hawkes Bay Women's Tri: https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

02/10/2026

🤩🤩🤩BUCKLE UP LADIES 🤩🤩🤩 Stoked the Harcourts HB Women’s Tri (Sunday 18 October) features in this month's issue of the Air New Zealand Kia Ora inflight magazine. If you haven't yet registered for the triathlon - you can WIN A FREE REGISTRATION and PAMPER PACK.

There's two ways to win:
🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️FOR YOU: Email a photo of you holding the October Kia Ora inflight magazine (showing the front cover), OR
🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️FOR YOU and YOUR BESTIE (or Mum, sister, friend, colleague etc): Email a photo of you and this bestie together holding the October Kia Ora inflight magazine (showing the front cover).

Add your name, surname, contact number and email address and send to [email protected] by midnight on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Everyone goes into the draw for a pamper pack and free entry into the event category of your choice. The winner will be contacted on Thursday 15 October. Thanks to Air New Zealand, Hawke's Bay Airport and Fiona Fraser for your support 😘🥳💖

30/09/2026

It’s International Day of the Older Person today (October 1st) and a perfect day to remind wāhine to gently encourage their mums, aunts and grannies to get involved in this year’s Tri.

We love seeing women 60, 70 and even 80+ participate - and there is a distance and an event to suit any woman, we promise.

Support the women in your whānau, workplace or friend group to give it a go this year. A portion of your entry fee goes directly towards empowering the women of Heretaunga through Heretaunga Women's Centre - even better!

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

28/09/2026

Empowering a community of women, one finisher at a time. We're thrilled to introduce finishers' medals for the Harcourts Hawke's Bay Women's Tri this year. We took on board your feedback from previous years and we've created these unique medals right here in Hawke's Bay: • Crafted with love by local artisan Dave at Etch It • Made with sustainable materials supplied by David Trubridge • Finished with a touch of community spirit by the Heretaunga Women's Centre sewing group. Get your medal for just $10, available online or on event day. If you've already registered, simply add it to your profile.

26/09/2026

A huge thank you to Harcourts Hawke's Bay for their continued support as naming rights sponsor of the Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Triathlon! 💙

This year marks an incredible five years of partnership, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with a special video featuring James, General Manager of Harcourts Hawke’s Bay, reflecting on the journey so far.

Their belief in our event and our community has helped it grow into what it is today. We’re so grateful for their ongoing support and commitment.

Thank you, Harcourts, for being with us every step (and every stroke and pedal ) of the way! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

🎥 Check out our full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2prRcmYn70

25/09/2026

Meet Lynne, Marie and Ellie. Three generations of one family who are taking on the Harcourts HB Women’s Tri together. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

They share their experience of training, competing and encouraging each other along the way, as well as their advice for anyone thinking about giving it a go.

The great thing about the Harcourts Women’s Tri is that you can choose the challenge that suits you best.

🏊‍♀️ Individual Triathlon – short, medium or long distances
👯‍♀️ Team Triathlon – get together with 2 or 3 people
🚴‍♀️ Multisport Events– Aquabike, Aquathlon or Duathlon
🏃‍♀️ Run/Walk Events– short, medium, long or longer distances

There really is an option to suit different ages, abilities and goals and you don’t need to be an experienced athlete to take part. So grab your mum, daughter, nana, sister or friends and make it something you can do together. We’d love to see you there! 💕

Register for the Harcourts Hawkes Bay Women's Tri: https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

13/09/2026

Today is 34 days to go. How is your training going? Sunday morning was the swim clinic with a bunch of amazing women, working with Amy Coachme for tips, tricks and techniques for the swim leg. Thanks Amy Coachme for such a positive and inspiring session.