Weet-Bix Tryathlon
The Weet-Bix Tryathlon is a community-based
event, encouraging Kiwi Kids between the ages of 7 and 15 of all
sporting abilities to participate. Since its creation in 1992, the
Weet-Bix Tryathlon has grown from a single event at St Heliers with
500 children, to twelve annual events throughout New Zealand.
In 2009, the Weet-Bix Tryathlon attracted over 19,000 participants, making it the world's largest sporting event for kids (as certified by the International Triathlon Union).
Event entrants can take part as individuals or part of a team to complete the three legs of the event (swim, bike, run). The Weet-Bix Tryathlon is made possible thanks to our volunteers, both community-members and Sanitarium staff.
Recognising that barriers may exist to participation in the event for some Kiwi Kids, Sanitarium staff set up the Weet-Bix Tryathlon Foundation in 2008, endeavouring to make the Weet-Bix Tryathlon as accessible as possible to every child.
To register or for more information on the Weet-Bix Tryathlon, or the Weet-Bix Tryathlon Foundation, please visit www.weetbix.co.nz.