Challenge Wanaka is on track for its largest field ever on 19 January 2013 with over 1,100 athletes already registered across both the half and full distances.

Challenge Wanaka features one of the world’s toughest and most honest iron distance triathlon courses set against stunning alpine backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and is New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, featuring events for all ages and abilities in one of the most spectacular settings possible, the shores of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand’s South Island.

Part of the legendary Challenge Family global series, renowned the world over for their memorable events, Challenge Wanaka is the race of a lifetime and the perfect opportunity to compete and holiday in paradise. Join over 1,500 top professional and age group athletes from all over the globe on the world’s most scenic iron distance course for the 3.8km swim in crystal clear waters, the 180km bike taking in three alpine lakes and the 42.2km run which is 75% off-road along the water’s edge.

“Challenge Wanaka has become one of New Zealand’s iconic races, “ said race director, Victoria Murray-Orr. “There’s no other race in New Zealand that is internationally renowned for its spectacular course on the edge of a World Heritage Area. The swim in the crystal clear alpine lake surrounded by mountains, an honest and testing bike course and a marathon that is rated by athletes as one of the best in the world.”

For further information,  visit www.challengewanaka.com or www.challenge-family.com.