Event Info

Compulsory Registration for all competitors – Friday, 16 September at Strand Park (6 – 8 pm).  Bike check and racking must be done on Friday.

Race Briefing
 Race briefing will be held 30 minutes prior race start on Saturday.
Arrival
 Get to the race site with time to spare. As the transition is located in Strand park and with road closures and normal Strand activity parking close to the event arena is limited so please allow for plenty of time when arriving to the site. Please be aware all parking regulations will still apply throughout the Festival please refer to council parking signs for more details.
Wetsuit Ruling
 Check final Wetsuit Ruling.
Timing Band Put your timing band on your ankle. Your timing band MUST be worn on either ankle (if it’s on your wrist you won’t get a time).If you forget your timing band, please report to the Help Desk on Saturday morning before the race, as you will need to be reissued with a whole new timing band and race number. You will have to pay a $120 fee if timing chip is lost.If you do not start the race on Saturday morning, please advise the Help Desk and hand in your timing band.  If you withdraw from the race please inform the Information Centre and return your timing band. Timing results will include swim split, cycle split, run split and finish time – overall and category places. If you do not return your timing band you will incur a $120 charge for replacement.
Start Time
 Check your swim wave start time on the Information Board. Please check that your swim cap colour reflects the colour of your wave start.
Transition
 Please make sure your helmet is properly fastened on your head when you enter transition. Set up your race equipment next to your bike. You must be out of the individual transition by 6.15am.
Race Number
 Your race number is COMPULSORY on the run leg.  If you plan to use an elastic race number belt, then, as sponsors names are part of the race number, it will be necessary to ensure the complete race number is displayed.  Competitors must ensure that their torso is covered throughout the cycle and run.
Familiarise Yourself
 Check the exit and entry points in transition. Check the course maps so you know where to go.
Wave Starts
 To be advised shortly