ILT Criterium National Championships 2026
Cycling Southland is proud to be hosting the ILT Criterium National Championships for 2026 on the 17th January 2026.
A criterium is a thrilling road race for both riders and spectators. This closed circuit race is fast paced, intense and requires many technical skills to compete at a top level. The event includes B & C Grade categories through to Under 19 categories prior to the much anticipated Elite Men's and Women's races.
The event is officially the NZ Criterium. As such this event is not an official UCI-sanctioned National Championship and accordingly does not carry with it a National Jersey for the winners. The event winners and placegetters will receive medals.
Event Information
Entries are now closed.
Provisional Event Manual can be found online HERE.
Provisional Starlists can be found online HERE.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
| RACE: | TIME: | DURATION: |
| Good Tech Team U15 Boys | 2:00pm | 15 mins plus 2 laps |
| Real Estate South U17 Boys | 2:00pm | 25 mins plus 2 laps |
| Mend Physio U17 Girls & U19 Women (championship - seperate podiums) |
2:45pm | 30 mins plus 2 laps |
| McLeay Jewellers U19 Men | 3:35pm | 35 mins plus 2 laps |
| Calder Stewart Elite Women | 4:30pm | 50 mins plus 3 laps |
| Calder Stewart Elite Men | 5:40pm | 50 mins plus 3 laps |
Presentations to follow approximately 10 minutes after each respective race
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS:
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to entries closing on Sunday 11th January 2026. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $25 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after entries have closed are not eligible for a refund.
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view a copy of the event Terms and Conditions.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- U19 Category is for riders aged between 17 - 18 years as at 31 December 2025
- Elite Category is for riders aged 23 - 34 as at 31 December 2025
- Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2026 licence year and then be eligible to compete. Contact [email protected] for further information.
- All entries will be required to be approved by the representing club/ trade team
LICENCING
- All riders, team managers and officials are required to hold a 2026 Cycling New Zealand Licence.
- This event is the New Zealand Championships and entry is only open to NZL riders and International Riders (as per your nationality with UCI). For this event "New Zealand riders" refers to riders of NZL nationality and NZ Permanent Residents, provided they are a financial member of a NZ club.
- International Riders must have an international licence, and written permission of their National Federation to compete.
Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.
TEAMS
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The event is open to NZL riders who form part of a New Zealand Club or New Zealand/UCI Registered Trade Team.
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All trade teams must be fully paid for the 2026 period and registered by 31st December 2025.
- All trade team members must also comply with individual licencing requirements.
Event Course
Event Rules
Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.
INTERNATIONAL RIDERS:
International Riders are welcome to compete in the 2026 Criterium National Championship, but must hold an international race licence, and have written permissions from their Federation to compete. Placegetters, regardless of nationality, shall receive relevant medals and prizemoney.
The first placed New Zealander shall be acknowledged as the Champion for the event.
SANCTIONS:
Any fines issued are on the Team and are payable by the Team Manager to the Commissaires Secretary at the event or Clubs/Teams will be invoiced post event.
EQUIPMENT:
Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.
RACE KIT:
At the New Zealand Criterium Championships, riders may wear any attire, provided that it complies with Regulations 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4 of the RTX Regulations here
If you have any queries over this matter, please contact: [email protected]
Health & Safety
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.
Results
Click on the links below to access the 2026 ILT National Criterium Championships Results.
U15 Girls Results
U15 Boys Results
U17 Girls Results
U17 Boys Results
U19 Women Results
U19 Men Results
Elite Women Results
Elite Men Results
Event Partners
