← All racesSat 6 March 2027 · Taupo, New Zealand · 3.8 km · 180 km · 42.2 km

IRONMAN New Zealand

17weeks
from today

Workable

17 weeks to go

Enough if you already train in at least two of the three sports and can train most weeks.

Base 5 wkBuild 6 wkPeak 4 wkTaper 2 wkRace 1 wkA 18-week season starting this week

The course

Swim · 3.8 km

A lake swim. Wetsuit likely.

Your plan adds open-water and sighting practice.
Bike · 180 km

About 1,400 m of climbing: rolling.

Stay aero and ride at a steady effort.
Run · 42.2 km

Not usually hot.

Long runs get your legs ready for the second half of the marathon.
Wetsuit
Likely
Bike climbing
1,400 m

Cut-offs

Swim
2:20
Bike
10:30
Finish
17:00

From the race's published rules. Times count from your start. Your plan shows how far inside each cut-off you are. Race date checked Sat 19 Sep. Always confirm in the official athlete guide.