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ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand 2027

Lake Taupō full-distance under volcano skies.

Taupō, New Zealand Saturday 6 March 2027

Official registration

Why you might love it

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    A true bucket-list full IRONMAN — lake swim, volcano backdrop and a finish-line roar in Taupō.

Who this suits

Athletes stepping up to full distance; destination triathletes.

Getting ready

Preparation

The classic full-distance IRONMAN on the shores of Lake Taupō — New Zealand’s bucket-list long-course race and part of the 2027 IRONMAN Pro Series. Priority and general registration pathways are live for the 6 March 2027 edition.

In your Race Year

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Where this could take you

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