Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Series, Race 1 2026 Sunday, April 26, 2026
Race start 9:00 am
New location! Groom Creek Maitai
Race Day Timeline
9.00 am Registration and rack bikes
9.45 am Check-in closes. No late check-ins or entries
9.50 am Race briefing (ALL competitors MUST attend the race briefing!)
10.00 am Race Start
Following the race, a barbecue will be held, free to competitors. There will also be a small prizegiving (spot prizes only)
Race options:
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Long – 5.90km, 167m elevation run / *6.59km, 213m elevation bike / 5.90km, 167m elevation run
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Short – 2.45km, 78m elevation run / *2.69km, 75m elevation bike/ 2.45km, 78m elevation run
*The bike course is suitable for all MTB, Gravel Bikes and Electric MTB's.
Kids race (under 12) 9:30 start- run/bike/run course in and around Groom Creek. This a free race just for the little kids. No need to register for the kids race, just show up before 9:30 and talk to one of the volunteers who will let you know where to go.
Payment Options
Select one:
Pay online Adult or Team non-member ($30) -select this option to pay online either single adult entry or team entry.
Pay online Adult Tri Club member ($20) -select this option to pay online as a club member. Note you must be a registered member to receive the discount. To become a member go to: Nelson Tri Club Membership You'll need to confirm your club membership.
Pay online Student U18 non-member ($15) -select this option to pay online and receive School Student (U18) discount.
Pay online Student U18 Tri Club member ($10) -select this option to pay online and receive the U18 School Student club discount. Note you must be a registered member to receive the discount. To become a member go to: Nelson Tri Club Membership You'll need to confirm your club membership.
Pay at event (bring cash on the day of race) -select this option to pay cash on the day of the race. No discounts for this option.
Note to encourage pre-race entries, race day entries will attract a 50% extra penalty and no discounts apply. If you’re uncertain about whether to compete and wish to avoid the late entry penalty, please enter online, selecting 'Pay at Event' under the Payment option. Should you not compete, no charge will be made.
Note: Nelson Triathlon Club has a NO REFUND policy on club events.