Challenge Wānaka 2026

2026

Challenge Wānaka is one of the region’s most iconic endurance events, bringing athletes, volunteers, supporters, and the wider community together across a full weekend of racing. Creative Wave Media was embedded across race weekend to capture the full event experience, from the swim start and bike course through to the run leg, finish line moments, volunteers, spectators, and the wider atmosphere surrounding the event.

Brief

Capture full event coverage across Challenge Wānaka 2026, including athlete action, drone aerials, volunteer moments, community atmosphere, and key race highlights across the swim, bike, and run legs.

Services

Videography | Photography | Drone | Editing

Deliverables

1× hero event highlight film | 1× creative edit | Drone footage | Podium Photography

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