Challenge Wānaka will return to Pembroke Park next year.

The triathlon festival, next set to take place in February 2025, has been held in Glendhu Bay for the past four years.

The Challenge Wānaka Sports Trust will work closely with Queenstown Lakes District Council to ensure a “vibrant atmosphere and enhanced accessibility” back at Pembroke Park, a statement from the trust said. 

The trust said next year’s event will feature “a revised format” designed to ensure the festival’s capacity for future growth and longevity.

The festival's schedule will run from February 13-15, with events for everyone from preschoolers through to elite athletes, culminating in the Challenge Wānaka Half, a middle distance triathlon.

Part of the Challenge Wānaka ‘revamp’ is a new naming sponsor, Challenge Wānaka event director Jane Sharman said.

"Gallagher Insurance's three-year partnership as naming sponsor not only signifies their support for the event but also reflects our shared values and our dedication to supporting the local community,” Jane said.

“We look forward to collaborating with Gallagher Insurance to elevate the festival to new heights.”

Jane said Challenge Wānaka’s 20th anniversary would take place in 2026.

She was excited to “write the exciting next chapter” for the festival.

Entries for the 2025 Challenge Wānaka will open tomorrow (Friday June 21).

Challenge Wānaka is New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival.

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