THE RACES
If you've raced one of our events before, you'll know that at Fusion we like to do things a little differently. We're about encouraging you to push yourself, and we'll be there to pat you on the back at the finish.
So Elements, like all of our races, is a little different too. You can choose just one stage, two stages (maybe you're at home on a mountain bike, and you're a decent runner, but swimming? No thanks!), or the whole triathlon. The choice is yours - and you don't need to be racing as part of a team either - but you can if you want!
We've designed Elements to be both an introduction to multi-discipline racing for those who are new to it, and a serious race for experienced athletes - at the same time and on the same course. We reckon that blend is going to make for some special interactions on race day, and we can't wait for you to be part of it.
SWIM
DISTANCE: 1500m
The stunning 1500m swim will feature two 750m laps in the sea with the backdrop of the iconic Kaikoura Peninsula.
This is an epic open water swim in a beautiful South Island bay - it doesn't get better! The average water temperature in Kaikoura at this time of year is 15-16°C.
MOUNTAIN
BIKE
A varied one-lap bike course on the outskirts of the Kaikoura Flats, following woodland path, river bank and some exciting cycle trails.
The course features some challenging climbs and technical decent.T he terrain is varied, woodland path, river bank and some exciting cycle trails and gravel road with a short amount of paved road.
DISTANCE: 48km
TRAIL
RUN
The run course will treat you to incredible views of the surrounding mountains as you make your way through the round the Kaikoura Peninsula.
The run course is a single lap 9km loop course through the rolling hills and farmland of Kaikoura Peninsula with a max elevation of 101m. Runners will be treated to some incredible views of the surrounding mountainside. Don't forget to take a moment and soak it all in!
DISTANCE: 8.5km
Created by Triathlon New Zealand, and open to our awesome age group athletes, this National title will be awarded to the top male and female in each age group across all events within the Suzuki National Series.
The ULTIMATE SERIES CHAMPION is s truly national title, that will be awarded to the first-place male and first place female for each age group based on a points system. An athlete’s best three results from any event within the series will be calculated, using the acclaimed Thorsten Radde points system, to establish the Series Champion.
For more information head to the Ultimate Series Champion page