For Adults
Transition will be setup in the grounds of the Bridgewater Hotel.
The Swim
The swim will be in a clockwise direction and is shaped roughly like a triangle. The turns will be marked by buoys.
Long course event – 3 laps – Wetsuits, buoyancy shorts, pull buoys and life vests are allowed.
Short course event – 2 laps – Wetsuits, buoyancy shorts, pull buoys and life vests are allowed.
Enticer event – 50m approximately – Wetsuits, buoyancy shorts, pull buoys, life vests and flippers are all allowed.
All participants will exit swim via Swimming Hole Deck and proceed along path towards the Bridgewater Hotel. There will be a person on a paddleboard in the water to assist swimmers if necessary.
The Ride
The bike course is a flat out-and-back on open public roads. All types of bikes are welcome, including road bikes, triathlon bikes, mountain bikes, commuter/hybrid bikes!
Course maps
Course through town
Long course
Exit transition onto bitumen road/carpark of Hotel, mount bike then turn left into Eldon St, then turn left into Lyndhurst St. This road becomes the Bridgewater–Raywood Rd which you stay on until Franks Rd, doing a u-turn and riding back to Bridgewater the same way before you u-turn at Lyndhurst St and Eldon St heading back out to Franks Rd, u-turning again and riding into town turning right into Eldon St then right into the Hotel carpark dismounting bike and back into transition.(21km approx.)
Short course
Exit transition onto bitumen road/carpark of Hotel, mount bike then turn left into Eldon St, then turn left into Lyndhurst St. This road becomes the Bridgewater–Raywood Rd which you stay on until Franks Rd, doing a u-turn and riding back to Bridgewater, turning right into Eldon St then right into the Hotel carpark, dismounting bike and back into transition.(11km approx.)
Enticer course
Exit transition onto bitumen road/carpark of Hotel, mount bike then turn left into Eldon St, then turn left into Lyndhurst St. This road becomes the Bridgewater–Raywood Rd. U-turn at Southern Stock Feeds entrance and riding back to Bridgewater, turn right into Eldon St then right into the Hotel carpark, dismounting bike and back into transition. (2.6km approx.)
The Run
The run is a flat multi-loop course along quiet riverside footpaths. Each lap is approximately 1.5km distance.
Course maps
Long course – 3 laps
Exit transition and run onto the path parallel to the river heading north following signage and cones. Run past the toilet block through the gate onto the gravel path, continue to follow cones, passing through the next gate and staying left, running around the loop in a clockwise direction and returning to transition area the same way. Staying right on the path, follow arrows under main bridge then turn at turnaround sign on path next to Old Blacksmith sign back past transition. 3 laps, 4.5km
Short course – 2 laps
Exit transition and run onto the path parallel to the river heading north following signage and cones. Run past the toilet block through the gate onto the gravel path, continue to follow cones, passing through the next gate and staying left, running around the loop in a clockwise direction and returning to transition area the same way. Staying right on the path, follow arrows under main bridge then turn at turnaround sign on path next to Old Blacksmith sign back past transition. 2 laps, 3km
Enticer course – 1 lap
Exit transition and run onto the path parallel to the river heading north following signage and cones. Run past the toilet block through the gate onto the gravel path, continue to follow cones, passing through the next gate and staying left, running around the loop in a clockwise direction and returning to transition area the same way. Staying right on the path, follow arrows under main bridge then turn at turnaround sign on path next to Old Blacksmith sign back past transition. 1 lap, 1.5km
For Kids
The kids event is run as duathlon (run-bike-run) with no swim leg.
Run course
The run will be conducted as short out-and-back runs along the footpath next to the river.
Bike course
Exit transition on to Bitumen road/carpark of Hotel, mount bike then turn left into Eldon St then, turn left into Lyndhurst St U turn at Water Wheel Vineyard entrance and riding back to Bridgewater turning right into Eldon St then right into the Hotel carpark dismounting bike and back into Transition. (1.7km approx.) Parents are welcome to ride beside kids for safety if desired.