National School Road Championships

26 September 2026- 28 September 2026
Manawatu
CNZ Schools: schools@cnz.kiwi

The 2026 National School Road Championships will be held on 26-28 September in the Manawatu Region organised by the CNZ Events Team.

Saturday = Team Time Trial at Rongotea

Sunday = Road Race at Halcolmbe

Monday = Points Race at Manfeild

EVENT DETAILS

Click here for the final pre-event email with all the final info- TBC

Click here for the provisional Event Manual - TBC

Provisional Entry Lists

Click here for the Provisional Individual (Road Race & Point Race) Entry Lists - TBC

Click here for the Provisional Team Time Trial Entry Lists - TBC

*Please note this is all subject to change.

Provisional Start Lists

Click here for the Provisional Team Time Trial Start Lists - TBC

*Please note this is all subject to change.

Pit Garages at Manfeild:

Schools can book pit garages at Manfield Raceway for the Points Race here- TBC

Classroom Bookings:

Bookings will open in 2026!

Course Maps

Read the Event Manual for the Road Race, Team Time Trial and Points Race Course Maps and Descriptions.

It is recognised that the Boys and Girls road race distances differ and while there are proficient riders in the girls grade it is a philosophy of CNZS to ensure the races are accessible to as many girls as possible. The comparative distances have been tried in the past and it very quickly became evident that this was not a positive approach.

Volunteer Programme

Schools are asked to provide one volunteer for every five riders, please register your volunteers in Sporty before entries close.

All volunteers should be over the age of 18, be confident in their role and wear fully enclosed footwear. All equipment required for the role will be given out on the day, such as high-vis vests. Click here to read the Commitment of Volunteering agreement. Please contact schools@cnz.kiwi if you have any questions.

Categories

Age as at 31 December 2026.

Individual Races: U20, U17, U16, U15, U14, U13 boys and girls

Teams Race: Senior (U20), Junior (U16) and Year 7 & 8

The size of team for the Team Time Trial is:U20: 5 riders with time taken on the 4th rider (4 to finish)U16 and Y7&8: 4 riders with time taken on 3rd rider (3 to finish)At a minimum competitors must be enrolled in Year 7

ENTRY DETAILS

Entries will open 2026!

All entries will need to be completed by the schools sports coordinator via the Sporty platform. Parents please liaise with your school to register student riders.

Schools must be affiliated for 2026 and follow the Step by Step Guide here before they will be able to enter this event.

Click here to view the live entry list- TBC

Entry Fees- TBC

Road Race =

Points Race =

Team Time Trial =

Key Dates

Entries Close- TBC

Invoices Emailed to Schools- TBC

Payments must be Received (otherwise the students will not be eligible to race)- TBC

Composite Teams - Team Time Trial
If you are entering a Composite team please advise us by adding COMPOSITE into the team name in Sporty. See CNZ Schools Rules for more information. Composite teams are eligible to compete and will be recognised on the podium if they place in the top 3, however as per the current Schools Cycling Rules, they are ineligible to receive a medal.

Refund Policy

Refunds requested after the entry closing date will only be processed on the presentation of a medical certificate to CNZ Schools no later than one week prior to the event finishing. All refunds will incur a $25 administration fee.

No refunds are available unless requested in writing prior to the Team Managers meeting.

Terms and Conditions

Click here for the event terms and conditions.

RULES

This event will follow Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules. All riders should familiars themselves with the complete Rules under which racing will be conducted.

Health and Safety
Everyone has a responsibly towards Health and Safety at an event.

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.

The event takes place a mix of urban residential and rural roads. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Manager.