January 20th 2024
Mount Maunganui

About the Calley Homes Tauranga Half

One of the longest running and most popular triathlon events in New Zealand, this event has a rich history in the local Tauranga and triathlon community spanning over 35 years.

This is the pinnacle event at the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport! The Calley Homes Tauranga Half will be your PB course. It’s fast, flat and boasts some of NZ’s most iconic scenery.

Course Overview

Fast, flat course, great for first timers or for a PB

Distance

2km swim,

90km bike & 21km run

Entry Perks

Medal, goody bag, & epic finish line experience

Entry Options

Team & Individual entries available

Athlete Information

Individual Entries 

  • Opening Special: $297 22/05/23 – 28/05/23
  • Early bird Rate: $346  29/05/23 – 30/06/23
  • Standard Rate 1: $373 1/07/23 – 30/9/23
  • Standard Rate 2: $383  1/10/23 – 30/11/23
  • Last Minute Rate: $405 1/12/2023– 19/01/2024
  • Onsite Rate: $432

Team Entries

  • Opening Special: $383  22/05/23 – 28/05/23
  • Early bird Rate: $410 29/05/23 – 30/06/23
  • Standard Rate 1: $443 1/07/23 – 30/9/23
  • Standard Rate 2: $459 1/10/23 – 30/11/23
  • Last Minute Rate: $470  1/12/2023– 19/01/2024
  • Onsite Rate: $486

All prices are exclusive of the Race Roster Booking Fee of 5.5%

2024 Race Manual to come…

The Calley Homes Tauranga Half boasts more than $26,000 in cash and prizes.

Individuals
The top five Professional/Elite place getters, male and female, receive the following prize money:

Note: Age-group competitors are not eligible for prize money.

  • 1st $6500
  • 2nd $3500
  • 3rd $2500
  • 4th $500
  • 5th $250

Note: Figures are $NZ and New Zealand IRD rules apply.

To qualify for Individual prize money you must have been entered into the Elite category when registering for the event.

Athletes who race under the Pro/Elite category are not eligible for age group awards and those athletes who race under the Age Group category are not eligible for prize money.

Note: Figures are $NZ and New Zealand IRD rules apply.

Individual Prize money will be paid following the results of Drug Testing. 

2024 Event Schedule to come…

The Calley Homes Tauranga Half is run under Tri NZ Rules.

The event runs 5 year age groups with your age calculated as at 31 December on the event year. This will mean most of you will ‘age up’ one year.

The official Age Categories for both men and women following the Tri NZ Rules and are as follows:

  • 18-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-74
  • 75-79
  • 80+
  • Pro Men
  • Pro Women

Event Medals/Trophies are awarded to the top three in each age group.

Teams:
Male, Female, Mixed (Teams of 2 or 3)

Triathlon New Zealand Middle Distance North Island Championships

The Calley Homes Tauranga Half is host to the Triathlon New Zealand North Island Middle Distance Championships.

There are age group medals up for grabs and the chance to earn your spot at the 2024 World Championships in Townsville, Australia.

There are 6 spots available per gender, for each age group!

Be sure to check the Eligibility Criteria 

Pro Athletes

Athletes who enter the Pro/Elite category must be able to provide proof of the following times for a half iron-distance or similar level results. All other athletes should enter the Age Group Category.

Men: Sub 4.05
Women: Sub 4.35

Athletes who race under the Pro/Elite category are not eligible for age group awards and those athletes who race under the Age Group category are not eligible for prize money.

There are a limited amount of entries held for professional athletes who meet the elite criteria and/or are recognised by the Tri NZ High Performance Programme should the event reach capacity.  These are limited and are not guaranteed.  Entries fee will still apply so you are recommended to enter through the standard entry process to guarantee your entry.

The Calley Homes Tauranga Half is thrilled to introduce an ‘Open Category’ for the first time.
  • Runs alongside the elite field so you can see how you stack up against the best
  • Allows athletes to still qualify for Townsville 2024
  • Athletes get to race on a flat, fast, and clear course
  • Allows athletes to still compete in the age group category for future IRONMAN and other triathlon events

 

*Those who compete in the open category are not eligible for elite prize money and forfeit any age group awards.

Men: Sub 4.20

Women: Sub 4.50

Triathlon New Zealand Membership

Triathlon New Zealand requires all participants in the Calley Homes Tauranga Half to be a TRIBE Member.

If you are not a current TRIBE member, one-day memberships are available and can be purchased alongside your entry ($20 per individual or team).

For more information on TRIBE membership, please click here

2024 Start List to come…

Finishers medals will be presented to all individual competitors at the finish line who finish within the cut off time. 

Finishers certificates will be available to download from results.racetiming.co.nz after your race.

The Athlete Recovery Lounge is open to all athletes to take some time to rest up and re-energize after crossing the finish line. There will be water, supplements, nutrition, sponsors products and massage available.

Massage – Post race massage will be available in the Athlete Recovery Lounge

Bike collection – transition will be closed until all competitors have started on the run course (approx. 1pm). An announcement will be made when you are able to collect your gear and only competitors with their Athlete ID band or your support showing your bike collection card will be allowed to remove items from transition.

Prize Giving – Prize Giving will be at 5:00pm in Coronation Park

Tony O’Hagan was a top triathlete and coach who tragically passed away in 2020.

One of Tony’s most recognised achievements was racing the Calley Homes Tauranga Half 25 times and winning it 3 times. He also coached and mentored hundreds of athletes to the start line of the race. The Calley Homes Tauranga Half is a race that Tony loved due to the course, the awesome location and the exciting atmosphere.

Tony’s mantra of getting the best out of an athlete given their resources, is recognised through the Tony O’Hagan Cup. It awards a recipient participating in the Calley Homes Tauranga Half who lives Tony’s values on their triathlon journey.

 

Who can be nominated?

  • Nominee must be nominated by someone other than themself (coach, friend, club etc)
  • Nominee must be entered in the Calley Homes Tauranga Half 2024
  • Nominee cannot be a past recipient of the Tony O’Hagan Cup
  • Someone who displays inspiration to other athletes (and supporters), emulating the values of Tony through their triathlon journey being:
    • Commitment
    • Self-belief
    • Enjoyment
    • Integrity
    • Courage

To apply for someone under the age of 18 to enter the 2024 Calley Homes Tauranga Half Ironman, please click here to complete this form, and email it to mountfestival@smcevents.co.nz with the appropriate metrics attached.

Join a team or find a team member here!

    Tell us a bit about yourself and what kind of team/team member you are looking for!

    Results

    Current Course Records

    Braden Currie (2023) 3:37:47

    Teresa Adam (2021) 3:57:01

    Year Male Female
    1990 Scott Balance – 4:16:51 Karen Williams – 4:53:53
    1991 Dave Bradding – 4:04:45 Corie Lyons – 4:49:18
    1992 Tony O’Hagan – 3:57:15 Megan Robertson – 4:53:20
    1993 Frank Clarke – 4:00:09 Megan Robertson – 4:48:04
    1994 Tony O’Hagan – 3:50:24 Sue Clark – 4:27:59
    1995 Scott Balance – 3:57:35 Sue Clark – 4:13:21
    1996 Walter Thorburn – 3:48:47 Jenny Rose – 4:13:21
    1997 Tony O’Hagan – 3:51:45 Karyn Mills – 4:25:04
    1998 Cameron Brown – 3:56:31 Heidi Alexander – 4:28:42
    1999 Cameron Brown – 3:55:00 Karyn Mills – 4:20:34
    2000 Cameron Brown – 3:49:12 Robyn Roocke – 4:14:21
    2001 Cameron Brown – 3:51:57 Nicole Cope – 4:23:30
    2002 Cameron Brown – TBC Rebekah Keat – TBC
    2003 Cameron Brown – 3:49:49 Rebekah Keat – 4:13:36
    2004 Cameron Brown – 3:51:08 Rebekah Keat – 4:21:13
    2005 Craig Alexander – 3:49:16 Samantha Warriner – 4:28:58
    2006 Nathan Richmond – 3:47:54 Joanna Lawn – 4:14:39
    2007 Cameron Brown – 4:00:05 Joanna Lawn – 4:24:26
    2008 Kieran Doe – 3:56:41 Kate Bevilaqua – 4:17:54
    2009 Duncan Milne – 3:56:55 Samantha Warriner – 4:10:47
    2010 Michael Poole – 3:56:33 Samantha Warriner – 4:17:04
    2011 Callum Millward – 3:49:55 Joanna Lawn – 4:15:38
    2012 Cameron Brown – 3:53:42 Joanna Lawn – 4:22:54
    2013 Graham O Grady – 3:47:54 Gina Crawford – TBC
    2014 Cameron Brown – 3:54:11 Catriona Morrison – 4:11:22
    2015 Craig Alexander – 3:48:03 Gina Crawford – 4:22:05
    2016 Braden Currie – 3:52:26 Amelia Watkinson  – 4:16:26
    2017 Braden Currie – 3:45:38 Amelia Watkinson – 4:12:15
    2018 Dylan McNiece – 3:54:16 Melissa Hauschilt – 4:12:15
    2019 Mike Phillips – 3:59:05 Hannah Wells – 4:13:05
    2020 Kyle Smith – 3:42:07 Hannah Wells – 4:11:06
    2021 Kyle Smith – 3:39:43 Teresa Adam – 3:57:01
    2022 Braden Currie – 3:40:13 Rebecca Clarke – 4:15:53
    2023 Braden Currie – 3:37:47 Rebecca Clarke – 4:07:48

    Calley Homes Tauranga Half Loyalty Club

    Congratulations to these competitors who have made it to the Loyalty Club!

     

    30+ Year Club

    Shane Lye 32
    Karen Williams 31
    Cor Story 30
    Richard Sweetman 30
    Russell Troy 30
    20+ Year Club
    Clyve Cousins 28
    Mak Mckenzie 27
    Ian Parker 26
    Tony Ohagan 26
    Simon Edwards 25
    Cameron Brown 24
    John Nelson 24
    Kingi Smiler 23
    Stuart Witchell 23
    Eleanor Hamilton 22
    Johan Ackermann 22
    Ray Lichtwark 22
    Brian Foster 21
    Raymond Gifford 21
    Steve Dean 20
    Vicki Earl 20

     

    10+ Year Club

    Tony King 19
    Glen Turner 18
    Nicky Sweetman 18
    Peter Clark 18
    Roger Spice 18
    Carleen Gibbons 17
    Garth Barfoot 17
    Evan Primmer 16
    Graham Webb 16
    Nikki Edwards 16
    Brent Mckay 15
    Christopher Dykzeul 15
    Graeme Macdonald 15
    Kevin Luckie 15
    Sidney Salek 15
    Trevor Millen 15
    Ali Boggs 14
    Brodie Madgwick 14
    Craig Kirkwood 14
    Darren Ebrey 14
    David Knight 14
    Ian Fulton 14
    Nicola Sproule 14
    Roger King 14
    Shirley Jean Rolston 14
    Adam Hazlett 13
    Glenn Wright 13
    Greg Hadley 13
    Jim Mcmurray 13
    Jo Tisch 13
    Mark Burke 13
    Murray O’Donnell 13
    Quentin Fogarty 13
    Tracey Livingstone 13
    Ward Lye 13
    Ben Wright 12
    Dave Scott 12
    Deidre O’Donnell 12
    Huw Thomas 12
    John Vickers 12
    John Vickers 12
    Megan Arthur 12
    Neil Sheerin 12
    Philip Herewini 12
    Richard Murphy 12
    Ross Steele 12
    Brent Morris 11
    Charmayne Johnstone 11
    Chris Averill 11
    Chris Mills 11
    Dave Sutton 11
    Dean Sisson 11
    Debbie Clark 11
    Fiona Goddard 11
    Graham Brewster 11
    Jason Morris 11
    Jianni Koutsos 11
    Jim Swanson 11
    Kerry Weeks 11
    Logan Cowdell 11
    Mark Tester 11
    Mark Bowstead 11
    Mike Wright 11
    Peter Maas 11
    Rob Dallimore 11
    Robyn Ackermann 11
    Russell Geange 11
    Simon Cochrane 11
    Frida Sumardjo 10
    Geoff Martin 10
    Geoff Stoddart 10
    Leon Ruttersmith 10
    Lyndy Wickham 10
    Mark O’Connell 10
    Neil Fleming 10
    Neil Sheldon 10
    Philip Joyce 10

     

    5+ Year Club

    Barb Kramer 9
    Carl Read 9
    Chris Ryan 9
    Corrina Swetman 9
    Grant Utteridge 9
    Kevin Symes 9
    Laurika Hazelhurst 9
    Luke Williams 9
    Russell Smith 9
    Scott Furness 9
    Stefan Macfie 9
    Taki Anaru 9
    Veiko Termonen 9
    Andrew Sylvester 8
    Brian Barach 8
    Dan Smart 8
    David Stride 8
    Gayle Clark 8
    Kenneth Clark 8
    Kerri Dewe 8
    Kreig Hadwen 8
    Larissa Wildsmith 8
    Luke Woods 8
    Michael Tane 8
    Mike Gaffaney 8
    Nathan Martin 8
    Neil Phillips 8
    Polly Barach 8
    Rebecca Fogarty 8
    Sarah Coales 8
    Tim Brenton-Rule 8
    Trevor Knyvett 8
    Aaron Gillions 7
    Aaron Price 7
    Bobby Dean 7
    Braden Currie 7
    Brian Boyle 7
    Chris Deere 7
    Craig Jackson 7
    Felipe Vidal 7
    Hamish Bruton 7
    Hannah Berry 7
    Hayley Gallagher 7
    Jack Moody 7
    Jane baldwin 7
    Jason Reid 7
    Katrina Shores 7
    Kirsty Wood 7
    Malcolm Tweed 7
    Mark Jackson 7
    Mia Cameron 7
    Michael Buenaflor 7
    Sarah Sinclair 7
    Scott Carley 7
    Shane Clapperton 7
    Stephen Wallace 7
    Stewart Mcrobie 7
    Tom Nickels 7
    Toni Knowles 7
    Amelia Watkinson 6
    Brendan Erskine 6
    Cam Langsford 6
    Clare Johnston 6
    Dave Chandler 6
    David Mattson 6
    David Bullen 6
    Doug Gordon 6
    Drew Bromwich 6
    Greg Foster 6
    Hayden Goldsack 6
    Heather Neill 6
    Janine Hancock 6
    Jarrad Keenan 6
    Jarrod Board 6
    Jemima Brindle 6
    Kieran Chesbrough 6
    Larissa Wildsmith 6
    Luwane Schuster 6
    Mark Foubister 6
    Matt Oliver 6
    Matthew Dobson 6
    Mike Robinson 6
    Nathan Livingstone 6
    Nick Wealleans 6
    Peter Maas 6
    Rachel Evans 6
    Rebecca Clarke 6
    Sarah O’grady 6
    Shiri Friedler 6
    Sonia Arthur 6
    Steve Swallow 6
    Steven Nadollek 6
    Steven Becker 6
    Suzy Botica 6
    Tamati Newbitt 6
    Tony Frost 6
    Tony Gormley 6
    Yasmin Kessner 6
    Alex Bees 5
    Alison Heather 5
    Andrew Hamilton 5
    Andrew Lee 5
    Andrew Gordon 5
    Bart Baker 5
    Ben Dyson 5
    Billy Bowman 5
    Brendan Heal 5
    Brendon May 5
    Brett Wallace 5
    Brian Brown 5
    Cherie Scott 5
    Cobus Botha 5
    Craig Muir 5
    Craig Fleming 5
    Damon Clark 5
    Dave Burns 5
    Don Russell 5
    Elton Verran 5
    Emma Mackie 5
    Erin McHugh 5
    Falko Weber 5
    Fred Barnard 5
    frida sumardjo 5
    Gary Walden 5
    Grant Clifton 5
    Greg Pye 5
    Heidi Smith 5
    Hilary Robotham 5
    Jason Deane 5
    Jason Dobson 5
    Jeffery McHardy 5
    Karen Russo 5
    Lucas DuRoss 5
    Mandy Mccoy 5
    Mark Olsen 5
    Mary Briant 5
    Matt Hay 5
    Matt Van der Vliet 5
    Mia Thomas 5
    Mike Gaffaney 5
    Mike Mander 5
    Nick Boone 5
    Nick Benton 5
    Nicola Mccormick 5
    Paul Koot 5
    Peter Fitzweijers 5
    Phil Bilbrough 5
    Quentin HOLMES 5
    Ross Lockey 5
    Sam Clark 5
    Scott Fletcher 5
    Scott Nelson 5
    Scotty Yang 5
    Shane Chubb 5
    Simon Dykes 5
    Suzanne Cockayne 5
    Thea Davies 5
    Travis Sperry 5
    Wiremu Wineera 5

    30+ Years

    • A free entry to the Calley Homes Tauranga Half
    • 30 year plaque presented at prize giving each year
    • VIP Parking pass
    • Free 15 minute massage
    • Priority bike racking
    • 30+ Year Club stamp on race bib
    • Priority race day registration
    • Name on village information board in event village

     

    20+ Years

    • 50% discount off your entry fee
    • VIP Parking pass
    • Free 15 minute massage
    • Priority bike racking
    • 20+ Year Club stamp on race bib
    • Priority race day registration
    • Name on village information board in event village

     

    10+ Years

    • Free 15 minute massage
    • Priority bike racking
    • 10+ Year Club stamp on race bib
    • Priority race day registration
    • Name on village information board in event village

     

    5+ Years

    • 5+ Year Club stamp on race bib
    • Priority race day registration
    • Name on village information board in event village

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