Race 2 -Rylock- 2km Eyebright Mile 2026

Race 2 -Rylock- 2km Eyebright Mile 2026 - Sunday, February 15, 2026

Join us for the traditional race from the Nelson Yacht Club ramp to Tahunanui Beach. There’s also a short option (1300m) starting from the Richardson St steps.

Race Day Schedule

• 8:30 am Check-in opens
• 9:15 am Check-in closes (no late entries or check-ins)
• 9:20 am Race briefing ALL swimmers must be out of the water, on the ramp, ready for the swim and listen carefully to the race briefing.
• 9:30 am Race start (Long course)
• *10:00 am *(approx.start time may vary) (Short course, start Richardson St steps. Short course swimmers must attend the race briefing at the Yacht Club at 9:20 am)

Race Options:

• Long Course2km
• Short Course1300m

Payment Options (Select one):

• Pay online non-member ($30) -select this option to pay online (non-member).
• Pay online *Club member ($20) - Must be a current Nelson Tri member for this race season.  -select this option to pay online as a club member. Note you must be a registered member to qualify for the discount. To become a member go to: Nelson Tri Club Membership You'll need your membership ID# for proof. Club members receive *one free series swim cap.
• Pay at event (bring cash on day of swim) -select this option to pay cash on day of swim. If selecting pay at event do not select the swim cap option or you will be charged $5 online. You can still pay cash on the day for both the race and swim cap.
• Series swim cap ($5) -select this option if you don't already have a series swim cap and are a non-member (club members recieve one free swim cap). All swimmers must wear correct colour coded series swim cap. Note you only need to purchase one cap which can be used over again for the endurance series swims.

Given the nature of the event and the challenges of tide and wave conditions, it is important that all athletes feel comfortable and confident swimming 500m front crawl, whilst making significant forward progress at all times. Adherence to this requirement will be at the sole discretion of the race director.

Note: Nelson Triathlon Club has a NO REFUND policy on club events.