2026 NZ SUP National Festival & Champs

Schedule

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Takapuna Beach | Takapuna, AU

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Get ready for three epic days celebrating the heart and soul of our Stand Up Paddling community β€” from elite racers to first-timers who simply want to give it a go. This is your event, your crew combined with Auckland’s premier beach destination for SUP racing! Your chance to be part of something special. πŸ’™πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ
✨ Something for every paddler:
πŸ† Championship Division – 14’ race boards
πŸ’ͺ Challenger Division – 14’ race boards
🌴 Cruiser Fleet – Any SUP under 14’, all fun, all welcome!
and new for 2026, Youth I-sup Race Fleet!
πŸ”₯ Early Bird ON NOW – Save up to $30 per adult entry when you register by 31 December
πŸ‘¦ Youth full-event pass: only $35!
πŸŽ“ Students 19+ – Enjoy 10% off registration
⚑ Event Schedule
Day 1 – Sprint Racing
Day 2 – Technical Racing
Day 3 – Distance Racing
Three days. Nonstop action. Vibes for days.
πŸ’™ Huge shout-out to our first sponsors for 2026:
Takapuna Business Association – Amazing to have strong local support backing this event!
Tilda Rice – A loyal supporter for 3 years running. We appreciate you! πŸ™Œ
Let’s make 2026 our biggest, boldest NZSUP Nationals yet. Bring your team, bring your mates, bring the energy β€” see you on the water!
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Where is it happening?

Takapuna Beach, 14 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand

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