The SI Half Ironman is the South Islands top triathlon competition and has been recognised by Triathlon NZ as an officially sanctioned event.
This year a new discipline, the Half Marathon, has been added to the family of events. The half marathon course will be around Lake Hood, providing a relaxed and scenic environment in the clean air of mid-Canterbury!
All events focus in or around Lake Hood, just 70 minutes drive from Christchurch in a beautiful rural setting. This makes a perfect environment for a sports event. All races start and finish at the Lake House bar and restaurant on the waters edge of Lake Hood and is a perfect spot for spectators and supporters to watch the action unfold.
Find out more about sections for sale in Lake Hood by downloading the attached flier!
With two shorter triathlons, half ironman and half marathon on the programme there is something for just about everybody. Teams or individuals, experienced triathlon goers or beginners, there is something for everyone at this event!
How far will you go?
Options for individuals/teams
Half Ironman - 2000m Swim > 90km Cycle > 21km Run ($140 / $175)
Olympic - 1500m Swim > 40km Cycle > 10km Run ($55 / $75)
Sprint - 750m Swim > 20km Cycle > 5km Run ($50 / $65)
Half Marathon - 21km Run or Walk ($40)
Lunch and snacks are available from The Lake House.
Location: The Lake House Restaurant, Lake Hood, Ashburton. Take a left of the Main South Rd into Grahams Road at Tinwad, straight onto Strangers Road then left into Lake Hood Drive.
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Friday 27 November
Friday 27 November between 4.00pm - 7.00pm.
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 28 November, morning from 6.30am
Prices:
Half Ironman - $140
Olympic - $55
Sprint - $50
Half Marathon - $40
Team Registrations:
Prices:
Half Ironman - $175
Olympic - $75
Sprint - $65
Registration pack pick up for the Half Ironman, Olympic, Sprint Tri and Half Marathon
Registration in Christchurch Thursday 26 November - Cancelled
(This registration has been cancelled due to timing transponders not arriving until Friday, all registrations will be at Lake Hood either Friday or Saturday morning)
Registration options are as follows where you will register and pick up race pack with timing transponder and race numbers:
Registration will take place at Lake Hood the Lake House Restaurant and Bar.
Friday 27 November
Friday 27 November between 4.00pm - 7.00pm.
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 28 November, morning from 6.30am - Registration will stay open until the start of the last event.
Please note - We recommend the Half Marathon competitors register from 7.45am as most triathletes will have registered by then and this will help reduce congestion and minimise wait times.
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Transition and Finish area
The start, finish and transition area is all based on the grass area in front of The Lake House restaurant.
Half Ironman 1900m 8.00am Start
Sprint Course 750m 9.00am Start
Olympic Course 1500m 9.15am Start
Water Start, all categories will start together in one wave.
Starting in the canal in front of the Lake House Restaurant. Heading out to the lake to a box course keeping the buoys to your right hand side in a clockwise direction. The swim exit will be back at the start and swimmers will exit via a ramp onto the timber boardwalk and run in front of the restaurant deck across the grass and road to the transition area.
Half Ironman complete a two laps course 1900m.
Olympic tri complete two laps of course 1500m
Sprint tri complete a one lap of course 750m.
Cycle Course
Half Ironman 90km (Two laps)
Olympic Course 40km (One lap)
Sprint Course 20km (One lap)
Half Ironman Cycle Course 90km (Two Laps of 45km Course)
Leave transition by Lakehouse Restaurant following road meeting up with Huntingdon Drive, Travel along Huntingdon Drive to Turn Left into Strangers Road, Proceed to Turnaround (1.7km from Huntingdon Drive), Proceed back along Strangers Road to Turn Left into Grahams Road, Stay on Grahams Road Turning Left at the intersection with Griffths Road, Stay on Grahams Road Turning Right at the Intersection with Ashtons Road, Turn Right into Longbeach Road, Turn Right into Boundary Road, Turn Right into Strangers Road, Turn Left into Huntingdon Drive, Proceed to Turn around point near Lakehouse Restaurant, proceed around Turnaround point to complete a second lap.
Follow road meeting up with Huntingdon Drive, Travel along Huntingdon Drive to Turn Left into Strangers Road, Proceed to Turnaround (1.8km from Huntingdon Drive), Proceed back along Strangers Road to Turn Left into Grahams Road, Stay on Grahams Road Turning Left at the intersection with Griffths Road, Stay on Grahams Road Turning Right at the Intersection with Ashtons Road, Turn Right into Longbeach Road, Turn Right into Boundary Road, Turn Right into Strangers Road, Turn Left into Huntingdon Drive, Proceed to Dismount Line at Transition by Lakehouse Restaurant.
90km cycle course map
PDF of 90km course map
Leave transition by Lakehouse Restaurant following road meeting up with Huntingdon Drive, Travel along Huntingdon Drive to Turn Left into Strangers Road, Proceed to Turnaround (1.7km from Huntingdon Drive), Proceed back along Strangers Road to Turn Left into Grahams Road, Veer Right onto Griffths Road at the Intersection with Grahams Road, Veer Left onto Fords Road at the intersection with Griffths Road, Turn Right into Dawsons Road, Turn Right into Longbeach Road, Turn Right into Boundary Road, Turn Right into Strangers Road, Turn Left into Huntingdon Drive, Proceed to Dismount Line at Transition by Lakehouse Restaurant.
40km cycle course map
PDF of 40km cycle course map
Leave transition by Lakehouse Restaurant following road meeting up with Huntingdon Drive, Travel along Huntingdon Drive to Turn Left into Strangers Road, Proceed to Turnaround (1.7km from Huntingdon Drive), Proceed back along Strangers Road to Turn Left into Grahams Road, Proceed ahead onto Griffths Road, Proceed to Turnaround point (Just before Greens Road), Proceed back along Griffths Road, Proceed ahead onto Grahams Road, Turn Right into Strangers Road, Turn Left into Huntingdon Drive, Proceed to Dismount Line at Transition by Lakehouse Restaurant.
20km cycle course map
PDF 20km cycle course map
Run Course description
Half Ironman 21km
Olympic 10km
Sprint 5km
Half Marathon 21km
The course is three laps of Lake Hood.
Run Course Map
South Island Half Ironman Run Course Descriptions
Leave transition by Lakehouse Restaurant meeting up with road, Travelling Clockwise around Lake Hood, Turn Right into Torbay Place, Proceed around Torbay Place in an anti clockwise direction, Turn Right into Huntingdon Drive (back towards the Lakehouse Restaurant), Proceed around Boardwalk to proceed beside the Finish Area,
Start your second lap, Travelling Clockwise around Lake Hood, Turn Right into Torbay Place, Proceed around Torbay Place in an anti clockwise direction, Turn Right into Huntingdon Drive (back towards the Lakehouse Restaurant), Proceed around Boardwalk to proceed beside the Finish Area,
Start your Third Lap, Travelling Clockwise around Lake Hood, Turn Right into Torbay Place, Proceed around Torbay Place in an anti clockwise direction, Turn Right into Huntingdon Drive (back towards the Lakehouse Restaurant), Proceed around Boardwalk to proceed to the Finish.
Leave transition by Lakehouse Restaurant meeting up with the Boardwalk heading in a westerly direction, (opposite to Half Ironman Run), Turn Left into Torbay Place, Proceed around Torbay Place in an anti clockwise direction, Turn Right into Huntingdon Drive (back towards the Lakehouse Restaurant), Proceed around Boardwalk to proceed beside the Finish Area,
Start your Full Lap, Travelling Clockwise around Lake Hood, Turn Right into Torbay Place, Proceed around Torbay Place in an anti clockwise direction, Turn Right into Huntingdon Drive (back towards the Lakehouse Restaurant), Proceed around Boardwalk to proceed to the Finish.
Leave transition by Lakehouse Restaurant meeting up with the Boardwalk heading in a westerly direction, (opposite to Half Ironman Run), Proceed past Torbay Place continuing in opposite direction to Half Ironman Run, Continue to Turnaround Point by Lake Hood advisory signage, Turn at designated point returning in same direction as Half Ironman Run,
Turn Right into Torbay Place, Proceed around Torbay Place in an
anti clockwise direction, Turn Right into Huntingdon Drive (back towards the Lakehouse Restaurant), Proceed around Boardwalk to proceed to the Finish.
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Race Rules
General:
- TRINZ race rules will apply to this event.
- It is the competitor's responsibility to know the course and remain on the correct course.
- Race numbers must be worn front and back. Those wearing race belts need to ensure that your race number is on your back during the bike and on your front during the run so that the time keepers at the finish can record your correct time.
- The team cyclist needs to wear the number of their back and the team runner needs to wear the number on the front.
- Please remember that New Zealand road code rules must be obeyed at all times. (You must keep left of the centre line at all times)
- All Road Code rules must be obeyed
- No Ipods allowed while racing
Swim Note: Wetsuits will be permitted and recommended. The water temperature is on average between 16-19 degrees.
Cycle:
- Road code rules apply.
- Keep left on all roads and do not cross the centre line. Penalty is Disqualification.
- Cycle helmets must be on your head and securely fastened before you remove your cycle from the bike rack. You must leave your helmet securely fastened until you have completed racking your cycle back in the bike rack.
- This is a rural area so please be aware farm vehicles may come onto the road from farming properties, so be alert.
- Drafting is not permitted.
This event is a non drafting event. Marshals will be out on the course. (The gap between the rear edge of the back wheel of the bike in front and the front edge of your wheel must be 5 meters. Put more simply there needs to be a gap large enough to park a large car in then a bit of room front and back). If a competitor is caught drafting a 2 minet stop/go penalty will be enforced immediately. This will be taken on the side of the road. On completion of the penalty to the satisfaction of the drafting official the competitor may continue the race.
Run:
- You must remain on the course where possible.
- Run towards oncoming traffic where foot path is not available.
- If you decide to withdraw from the event you must tell a marshal at the finish area.
- You must keep to the course.
- If you leave the course you must return where you left it to carry on.
NZTA race rules apply and will be those published as at race day. Knowledge of the course and rules is the responsibility of the competitor.
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Friday 27 November 2009
4.00 pm Registration opens on course at Lake Hood
Please Note the Aquathon has been cancelled for 2009
7.00 pm Registration closes
Saturday 28 November 2009
6.30am Registration Opens
6.30 am Lake Hood, Transition area opens
6.30 am Body numbering - note Body numbering stops at 7.45am
7.45 am Briefing for Half Ironman competitors at swim start
8.00 am All Half Ironman competitors start
8.00 am Transition area closes to all short course competitors
8.45 am Briefing for Olympic and Sprint Course competitors at swim start
9.00 am All Sprint Course competitors start
9.15 am All Olympic Course competitors start
3.00 pm Course closes (7 hour cut off) 
4.00 pm Prize Giving, Presentations, prizes and spot prizes
Prize giving
We will have the Short course Triathlon Prizegiving around midday at the end of the Olympic race. This is to avoid athletes waiting until 4.00pm for the prizegiving.
Prize giving for Half Ironman will be held at 4.00pm at Lake Hood at the Finish area at the Lake House Restaurant.
Spot Prizes
Spot prizes will be given out following the awards presentation by a random race number draw. To be in the draw on completion of your race place your race number in the container provided. You must be present to collect any spot prize.
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Categories are:
A- Under 20
B- 20-24
C- 25-29
D- 30-34
E- 35-39
F- 40-44
G- 45-49
H- 50-54
I- 55-59
J- 60-64
K- 65-69
L 70+
MT Male Team
FT Female Team
XT Mixed Team
Helmets must be worn with straps correctly fastened in order to proceed into transition.
Half Marathon
Men & Women Open
Men & Women Under 20 years
Men & Women 40 to 49 years
Men & Women 50 to 59 years
Men & Women 60 to 69 years
Men & Women 70+ years
Click here to be taken to detailed Information on the Half Marathon
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This website page is your race briefing. There will be a pre-race briefing held before the swim start on race day as described below. You must make yourself familiar with the race information contained in this website page.
Pre-race briefing times:
7.45am - Half Ironman Pre Race Briefing
8.45am - Olympic and Sprint Course Pre Race Briefing
All competitors are required to be at the race briefing at the swim start. Inherent in this briefing is an acknowledgement that you are familiar with Rules and the contents of this website page. Any queries should be directed to the Race Director prior to race day. Knowledge of the course and rules is the responsibility of the competitor!
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Rules to Remember for Cheer Squad, Family & Friends
DO NOT bike, drive or run beside a competitor on any part of the course. This is outside assiDO NOT bike, drive or run beside a competitor on any part of the course. This is outside assistance and can lead to disqualification of that competitor.
DO NOT use permanent paint or crayon for graffiti on any road. Chalk is acceptable but where permanent paint graffiti is identified to a competitor, that competitor will be disqualified.
DO make sure your competitor has read and knows the Race Rules pertaining to this race, and has thoroughly read this document.
DO make sure your competitor keeps his/her Competitor Bib No# secured to clothing
The Lake House restaurant will have a selection of food and beverage available for purchase.
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Cycle Course
The aid station on the 90km cycle course is at the turn around 22.5km from start stocked with - water and electrolyte drink- No Gels will be provided at these stations.
Slow down when entering pickup zone; don't stop!
Discard bidons in designated area prior to pick up zone. Do not discard on any other part of course. You are required to start the event will all bidon cages on your cycle full.
Mechanic/Spares:
Spares and bike mechanic will be based at the start finish area if assistance is required.
Run Course
There are a total of three aid stations per lap, maximum 2.5k apart.
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Water, electrolyte drink and fruit will be available after you cross the finish line.
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Massages are available Saturday located in the onsite event headqwuarters near the recovery area. Own cost.
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St Johns First Aid will be available throughout the race and on the course. Please ask for medical help if you have any hint that you may need it. Conditions on the day may be hot, humid and windy.
Please ensure you hydrate well before, during and after the race.
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I am pleased to confirm Balance is the official nutrition supplier for the 2009 South Island Half Ironman.
For Your Ultimate Body Performance
Balance will be supplying their Restore energy drink in Orange and their Tropical Squeeze Gels with caffeine. The Restore energy drink will be available, along with water at all aid stations on the Run and at the bottle swap aid station on the bike. The Gels will be available on the transition area aid station.
 
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Parking for athletes and spectators will be to the left of the road opposite the Lake House. All spectators please have your car parked by the race start time of 8.00am.
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Toilets in the Lake House restaurant will be available for use.
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Race Results will be posted as soon as possible after the race in the registraion area. Race Results will also be available on this website.
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Refunds will only be given for Half Ironman athletes who withdraw prior to 23 November less a $50 administration fee. There will be refunds less expenses incurred to date in the event of the race being cancelled due to bad weather or any other conditions that would be deemed to be unsafe for the race to proceed.
No refunds will be given for Sprint, Olympic or Half Marathon cancellations.
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If you have any queries in relation to your entry please email Peter O'Brien, peter@cisport.co.nz
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