G.J. GARDNER HOMES

Blue lake Multisport festival

January 2027

5 events | 2 days | 1 epic festival!

This iconic event celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026! A fabulous two-day, all-ages, all-abilities festival of swimming, biking, and running events.

2026 Results Contact our BLMF Team

Events

The Swim Shop Reverse Aquathlon5km Run | 800m Swim or 2km Run | 400m Swim (Saturday)

PAK 'nSAVE Kids TriathlonSwim | Bike | Run (Saturday)

Polynesian Spa Open Water Swim2km or 750m (Saturday)

Cyclezone Sprint Triathlon750m Swim | 16km Bike | 5.5km Run (Sunday)

Blue Lake TOP 10 Tikitapu Taster400m Swim | 8km Bike | 3km Run (Sunday)

Red Stag King & Queen of the LakeAlso: Prince & Princess of the Lake

Location and course maps

The festival is held at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), Rotorua. The event hub is conveniently located at the Blue Lake Reserve, offering easy access for participants and spectators. The Blue Lake Multisport Festival is one of New Zealand's longest-running multisport events, drawing participants from across the country.

The event promises a weekend filled with diverse events suitable for all ages and skill levels.

The Swim Shop
Reverse Aquathlon

Long Course

5km Off Road Run | 800m Swim

Short course

2km off-road run | 400m swim

PAK'n SAVE
Kids Triathlon

4-7 year olds:

100m Swim | 1 lap Bike | 400m Run

8-10 year olds:

100m Swim | 2 lap Bike | 800m Run

11-13 year olds:

200m Swim | 3 lap Bike | 1.6km Run

Cyclezone
Sprint Triathlon

750m Swim | 16km Bike | 5.5km Off Road Run

Polynesian Spa
Open Water Swim

2km Swim (including the Hinemoa & Tūtānekai Trophies for those entering this event without a wetsuit)
750m Swim

Blue Lake TOP 10
Tikitapu Taster

400m Swim | 8km Bike | 3km Off-road Run

Proudly sponsored by G.J. Gardner Homes

As proud supporters of sport, we're excited to be involved with our community, bringing family and friends together. Congratulations on 40 years of the Blue Lake Multisport Festival!

~Carla and Lawrence Lee
GJ Gardner Rotorua & South Waikato

Contact

Follow Blue Lake Multisport Festival on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest BLMF news.

For any queries, please email bluelakemultisport@gmail.com

The Blue Lake Multisport Festival (BLMF) is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and volunteers, contributing to its long-standing success. Thanks also to all the participants attending this great event.

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