Sparke Helmore City Triathlon
Corporate/Enticer Triathlon
21 Feb 202121 Feb
Start:
9:45amLocation:
Newcastle ForeshoreDistance:
300m swim, 12km cycle, 2.5km runPrice:
Individuals from $90, Relay Teams from $150 (plus processing fee)A short course triathlon for short course specialists or novice triathletes including businesses. The cycle leg is a 3 loop course from Foreshore Park to Newcastle Beach including part of Wharf Rd and Fort Drive. The cycle and run course is flat.
Who's it for?
Competitors 13+ years of age who can complete a short course triathlon. You can choose to complete all 3 legs OR form a relay team and complete 1 or 2 legs.
Note the Corporate/Enticer cycle leg has only one small hill each lap.
Entry Fees
| Event | Early Bird Entry 10 Dec - 18 Dec 2020 | Standard Entry 19 Dec 2020- 7 Feb 2021 | Late Entry (if not sold) 8 Feb - 20 Feb 2021 |
| Standard/Olympic Individual | 175 | 185 | 205 |
| Olympic Relays Team 2-3 pers | 210 | 220 | 240 |
| Sprint Individual | 100 | 110 | 130 |
| Sprint Relays Team 2-3 pers | 150 | 160 | 180 |
| Enticer Individual | 80 | 90 | 110 |
| Enticer Relays Team 2-3 pers | 140 | 150 | 170 |
Race Registration
Please note this is not the time you enter the event.
Race registration is where you confirm to officials you will be racing and then you will collect all official race numbers and kit required to race.
Race registration and race kit collection will take place at the race compound at Queens Wharf, off Wharf Rd, Newcastle on:
- Saturday 20 Feb from 10.00am - 4.00pm, Note: we are not allowing bikes into the compound until SUNDAY MORNING.
- Sunday 21 Feb from 5.30am - 9.30am.
Please note: You must be registered at least 45 minutes prior to your race start. Note parking is limited and you may need to walk 1-2km to the event compound.
At registration you will be required to produce some form of photo I.D. (drivers licence and T.A. licence, etc. Your E ticket is not sufficient).
One team member can pick up the race kits for the whole team.
RACE KIT:
Once you have been identified you will be issued with your race kit containing:
- Swim cap which must be worn by the swimmer.
- Race bib number.
- Bike security stickers.
- Electronic timing band (Note: a fee of $50.00 per timing band will be charged if these are not returned after the race).
- Your souvenir event shirt (if entered by 7 Feb)
If you arrive after the start of the Triathlon, care should be taken when crossing any part of the course and you will only be able to cross at the designated crossing areas around Foreshore Park when instructed by marshals.
Only participants will be permitted to enter the transition area on race day.
Prizes
The race will be timed using electronic timing. There are open and category place prizes awarded for each event. The event is aimed to encourage participation in healthy and fun sport activity. 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.
Marshals will be placed on the course to direct and assist you. The medical team will be available to administer First Aid. During the swim you may rest on a buoy but you must not move forward. If in trouble, raise your hand for assistance.
If you are having physical difficulties please advise a marshal.
