NZ SUP Championships 2026

Date: March 6th, 2026 - March 8th, 2026

Where: Takapuna Beach Reserve

Get ready for three epic days celebrating the heart and soul of our Stand Up Paddling community — 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. 💙🏄‍♂️

✨ Something for every paddler:
🏆 Championship Division – 14’ race boards
💪 Challenger Division – 14’ race boards
🌴 Cruiser Fleet – Any SUP under 14’, all fun, all welcome!

and new for 2026, Youth iSUP Race Fleet!

🔥 Early Bird ON NOW – Save up to $30 per adult entry when you register by 31 December
👦 Youth full-event pass: only $35!
🎓 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.

💙 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! 🙌

Let’s make 2026 our biggest, boldest NZSUP Nationals yet. Bring your team, bring your mates, bring the energy — see you on the water!

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