The Epic Swim at Lake Taupo is your chance to race some of New Zealand’s best open-water swimmers while taking on the same course as the New Zealand Ironman.

This epic event is held over two days giving you plenty of time to challenge yourself while enjoying the breathtaking mountainous backdrop Lake Taupo has to offer.

With a wide range of swims on offer, there is quite literally a swim for everyone.

This event also plays home to the prestigious New Zealand Masters 2.5km Swimming Championships. To be eligible for a podium finish in this event, you must be a member of the New Zealand Masters Association.

Saturday 11th January 

• Epic 10km
• Epic 7.5km
• Half Epic – 2.5km
• NZ Masters 2.5km Championships

Sunday 12th January 

• Mini Epic – 500m
• Epic 5km
• OceanKids – 100m & 200m (7 – 12 years)
• Minor Epic – 1km
• New Zealand Masters 4 x 1km Relay
• Epic 4 x 1km Relay

Saturday 11th January & Sunday 12th January 

• The Epic Epic – 10km + 5km + 2.5km