Run on the beautiful foreshore of Newcastle harbour this is a sprint distance triathlon with a swim in the harbour, a bike leg around the beaches and foreshore of Newcastle and a run through the foreshore parks.

Perfect type of triathlon for those wanting to give it a try or for those more serious that want a sprint distance race.

Triathlon Course Details

The race compound is located next to Customs House.

SWIM LEG - 400m
The 400m Swim will begin at Queens Wharf on Newcastle Harbour. Swimmers will swim along the shoreline until the first pier (opposite Customs House). This will be a mass start and swimmers should self seed themselves.

CYCLE LEG - 16km
Racers complete 5 laps of a 3.2km course between Customs House and Newcastle Beach.

RUN LEG - 4km
Racers complete 1 lap of a 4 km course from Customs House out to the Nobbys Lighthouse and back through Camp Shortland.

Maximum Entrants: 300 (minimum age 16 on 31st December 2011)
First Wave: will start from Queens Wharf at 7.00am.
Categories (male + female): 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Open

Non Members of the National Triathlon Association, must pay an additional fee. This additional fee will give competitors a One Day Membership of Triathlon Australia. This One Day Membership covers a limited amount of public liability and personal injury claims. For more information on membership to Triathlon Australia visit www.triathlon.org.au.

Prizes

• The individual or team with the fastest aggregate time in each category is declared the winner for that category.
• Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters in each category.
• All participants in the event will receive a commemorative race shirt if entered before 1 January 2011.
• There will also be random prize draws during the presentation.

Race Safety

• Your safety during the race is of paramount importance. Participants are advised to prepare adequately for the event.
• You should drink plenty of water before and during the event and apply sunscreen before the race.
• Marshalls will be placed on the course to direct and assist you, however it is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the course. Please note normal road rules apply to this event.
• The team from St Johns Ambulance will be available to administer First Aid and will have an ambulance on standby at the race compound.
• During the swim leg you may rest on a buoy but you must not move forward. If in trouble, raise your hand for assistance.
• During the cycle leg approved helmets must be worn properly. When cornering, please consider your speed and other participants.
• Drink plenty of water whilst riding or running. On the run leg you should wear a hat and use the drink station to re-hydrate.
• If you are having physical difficulties please advise a marshall.