Application Timeline for the UM New Zealand 2026 – Scheduled date 12-14 December 2026 at Wanaka

Entry to UM NZ is by application. All applications are considered by the race organising team, with factors such as past Ultraworld event races(UM AUS and Ultra355), performance in qualifying races(Such as other long distance triathlons and other Ultra athletic events) and general personal qualities. We want all athletes to achieve their dream of reaching the UM NZ finish-line and grow themselves in that journey to becoming part of the UltraTRIbe.

July 30 2025 Applications open
August 17 2025 Applications close 5pm AEST
August 31 2025 Athlete entry offer email and entry portal opens
September 28 2025 Entry fees payable $2865 AUD (Includes portal fees and taxes)
October 10 2025 UM New Zealand 2026 public athlete announcement.

Note: Applications may stay open at the discretion of the Race Director. Athletes acknowledge by applying that they will be required in Wanaka from Thursday morning 10th December, until Tuesday evening 15th December 2026.

Application Form UM NZ 2026
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Qualifying Event

List one (1) Iron Distance or longer race completed during the previous 18 months. It is required that your finishing time be under 14 hours 30 minutes for the Iron Distance.

Veterans

**List only your most recent 515 Distance Race.**

Unless your latest 515 distance event has been within the last two years, you will need to have a qualifying Iron Distance race in the previous 18 months. List your result above under the Qualifying Event.

Estimate Swim Time

Select your estimated swim time (10km Open Water)

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