January 23 2027

RACE WITH A PRO

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a pro athlete on your team?

We’re bringing a whole new twist to teams at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half by building a line-up of pros and legends ready to join you in the action!

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THREE LEGS. ONE TEAM.

Choose how you want to take on the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half.



YOU + A MATE + A PRO

Take one leg each.
A pro completes your team.


YOU + YOU + A PRO

Take on two legs yourself.
A pro completes the third.

PRO LINE UP

Stay tuned for more PRO announcements!

Race with a Pro — Conditions

  • Race with a Pro places are limited and allocated on a first in, first served basis, subject to pro availability. Pros may include current and former professional triathletes, as well as sporting legends.
  • Teams can consist of one or two participants plus a pro. Two participants can complete one leg each, or one participant can complete two legs, with the pro completing the remaining leg. The participant(s) are responsible for covering the full team entry fee.
  • Pros will be randomly assigned approximately six weeks before race day and participants cannot request a specific athlete. Teams may indicate their preferred leg(s), however preferred legs are not guaranteed.
  • Participation in Race with a Pro is subject to pro availability and is not guaranteed until a pro has been allocated to your team. If a pro cannot be allocated, this will not entitle the team to a refund, and the entry will remain valid as a standard Tauranga Half team entry.
  • Pro participation and allocations are subject to change. If an allocated pro becomes unavailable, we will endeavour to provide a replacement pro; however, a replacement cannot be guaranteed and this will not entitle the team to a refund.
  • Standard event refund, cancellation and transfer terms and​ conditions apply.
  • Race with a Pro places are limited and allocated on a first in, first served basis, subject to pro availability. Pros may include current and former professional triathletes, as well as sporting legends.
  • Teams can consist of one or two participants plus a pro. Two participants can complete one leg each, or one participant can complete two legs, with the pro completing the remaining leg. The participant(s) are responsible for covering the full team entry fee.
  • Pros will be randomly assigned approximately six weeks before race day and participants cannot request a specific athlete. Teams may indicate their preferred leg(s), however preferred legs are not guaranteed.
  • Participation in Race with a Pro is subject to pro availability and is not guaranteed until a pro has been allocated to your team. If a pro cannot be allocated, this will not entitle the team to a refund, and the entry will remain valid as a standard Tauranga Half team entry.
  • Pro participation and allocations are subject to change. If an allocated pro becomes unavailable, we will endeavour to provide a replacement pro; however, a replacement cannot be guaranteed and this will not entitle the team to a refund.
  • Standard event refund, cancellation and transfer terms and​ conditions apply.

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!