Challenge Wanaka

It was once against the scenery that stole the show at the New Zealand race.

The New Zealand race threw every type of weather condition at the impressive field of athletes.

Approximately 1,500 athletes are gearing up to take on Challenge Wanaka this Saturday in New Zealand—and we're freaking jealous!

Course records fell on one of the world's most beautiful courses.

Saturday was a day that threw everything at the 1,640 athletes racing in the 10th anniversary running of the event.

New Zealanders came out on top at Challenge Wanaka.

Dylan McNeice and Gina Crawford today extended their phenomenal record at Challenge Wanaka by scoring their third and sixth victories.

Images of the tough, “honest” and breathtakingly beautiful Challenge Wanaka course.

New Zealand’s Candice Hammond crests a hill several miles into the marathon of the iron-distance Challenge Wanaka.

Photos of a beautiful day at the 2013 Challenge Wanaka triathlon.

New Zealanders Dylan McNeice and Gina Crawford took the wins at the Challenge Wanaka on Saturday.

This weekend 1,500 triathletes will head to Wanaka, New Zealand for the 2013 Challenge Wanaka triathlon.

Images of the 2012 Challenge Wanaka triathlon from Laka Wanaka, New Zealand.

Challenge Wanaka's Victoria Murray-Orr says high lake levels and a partly submerged run course are no cause for concern - yet.

After taking off 2011 to give birth to her son, Gina Crawford came back at Challenge Wanaka to capture her ninth iron-distance title.

This was Crawford’s ninth iron-distance win and first iron-distance race since giving birth to her son six months ago.

Saturday’s Challenge Wanaka, the sixth running of the New Zealand race, will feature its largest pro field yet.

See photos of what is considered one of the most beautiful triathlon courses in the world.

The 2012 Challenge Wanaka lineup features several the region's top triathletes.

New Zealand professional Jamie Whyte and Australian veteran Belinda Granger took the wins today, Jan. 15, at the fifth annual Challenge Wanaka iron-distance triathlon in New Zealand.

New Zealand professional triathlete Nicky Samuels is sharing her discontent with the Wanaka-area retailers who have complained about Challenge Wanaka's presence in the small town.

Two Australians are the favorites to win Saturday's Challenge Wanaka event in New Zealand.

Three-time defending Challenge Wanaka winner Gina Crawford will not be making the start on Saturday because she is expecting a baby, due in July, with her husband Brett.

Part of the Challenge Wanaka marathon course is being repaired after floodwaters caused an overflow of the adjacent Clutha River.

The 2011 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon is set to welcome more than 1,200 athletes to one of the most scenic courses in the world in a small lakeside town in New Zealand's Southern Alps.