Triathlon Australia Membership

Every athlete is required to hold a valid membership to Triathlon Australia or any other National Triathlon Federation in order to participate in the event.

Annual Members – If you hold a valid annual membership to Triathlon Australia for the 2018/2019 season please ensure you enter your membership number at the time of entry. Please note Triathlon Australia Memberships will need to be renewed for the 2018/19 season prior to the event.

One Day Members (ODM) – Athletes requiring an ODM will be required to purchase a ODM at the time of entry

Event Guide - MURRAY BRIDGE

sunday 31 MARCH 2019

6.15am registration and Transition area opens
7:15am Half ironfest Registration and Transition Area closes
7.30am Half ironfest Pre Race Briefing (Open athletes)
7.40am HALF IRONFEST OPEN Race Start (male & Female)
7.42am HALF IRONFEST age group Race Start  

7.44am HALF IRONFEST aquabike/Duathlon and teams race start
8:15am olyfest Transition Area Closes
8.20am olyfest Pre Race Briefing 
8.40am olyfest Race Start 

9.15am Sprintfest transition closes

9.20am Sprintfest Pre Race Briefing
9:40 am Sprint Distance Race Start (inc rushfest competitors)
10.00Am Start Race ENTICER
10.40Am ENTICERFEST/KIDSFEST Transition Closes
10.55Am ENTICERFEST/KIDSFEST Race Briefing

11:10am KIDSFEST Race start
11:15Am ENTICERFEST Start Event (inc rushfest competitors)
1.00pm Presentations (approx.)
3.00pm Race Concludes

Bike check In

Bike check in is on the morning of the event. Racks will not be numbered, it will be a first in first served basis. Please ensure you aware of transition opening/closing times.  

Club Tents

We invite all clubs to set up their club tent at the murray bridge sufferfest to make the day easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Please email info@eventpeople.com.au  to book in your space. *Limited spaces available.*

refunds

We pride ourselves on providing competitors the opportunity to enter early, but then withdraw within a reasonable timeframe should their situation change.

Please ensure you are aware of the below refund policy on entering. This policy is part of the terms and conditions of entry. Any change to this policy will be made at the discretion of the Event Director, who has the final say and no further communication will be entered into once the decision has been made.


A 5% cancellation fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 31/1/19
A 25% cancellation fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 28/2/19
A 75% cancellation fee will be incurred if you withdraw between 8/3/19 - 25/3/19
NO refunds will be available after 25/3/19

Refunds must be requested in writing by emailing mailto:info@eventpeople.com.au

transfers

We understand that circumstances may change, so we allow entries to be transferred into another competitors name or for you to transfer your entry into the 2019 Race up to 25/3/19. Any Transfer request after this date (20/3/18) will only be accepted on the basis that you volunteer over the weekend of the 2018 race

A request for a transfer must be in writing by emailing mailto:info@eventpeople.com.au no later than 25/3/19. Under no circumstance may a competitor race in another competitors naME

EVENT DETAILS

HALF IRON DISTANCE
1.9KM SWIM / 90KM BIKE / 21.1KM RUN
AGE 18+

AQUABIKE
1.9km swim/90km bike
​Age 18+

OLYMPIC DISTANCE
1.5KM SWIM / 36KM BIKE / 10.5KM RUN
AGE 15+​​​

SPRINT DISTANCE
500M SWIM / 18KM BIKE / 5KM RUN
Age 14+

ENTICER DISTANCE
150M SWIM / 9KM BIKE / 2.5KM RUN
Age 12+

KIDS DISTANCE
75M SWIM 3KM BIKE 1KM RUN
Age 7 - 11
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Duathlonfest
90km bike/21.1km run
​age 18+

What is Aquabike??

An Aquabike is a swim/bike event only.  Athletes will follow the same course as Half IronFest, but will finish as they enter transition for the second time.  Official time will include the swim course, transition 1, and the bike course.  To start the athlete will have to run from swim finish (beach) to bike transition (roughly 300m run/walk). To finish the athlete will cross the finish line which would be around 500m run/walk from bike transition.

Why do an Aquabike?

1. New to the sport - an Aquabike is a fantastic introduction to triathlon.  Get a feel for the Half IronFest distance, swimming/riding on course with a group, and transitioning between disciplines. 

2. Training -   Here is a chance for one more go in a "real life" setting before you take on the big one!

3. Low Impact - Swimming and cycling are both low-impact sports, making them more accessible disciplines to many.  If you are unable, or dislike, to run this is the perfect event for you!

Every Aquabike athlete will receive a race kit, shirt, and finisher medal. Awards will be for the top 3 men and top 3 women over all.

What is DuathlonFest??

DuathlonFest is a bike/run event only.  Athletes will follow the same course as Half Ironfest.Official time will include the bike course, transition 1, and the run course.  To finish the athlete will cross the finish line

Why do an DuathlonFest?

1. New to the sport - an Duathlon a fantastic introduction to triathlon.  Get a feel for the Half IronFest distance, riding/running on course with a group, and transitioning between disciplines. 

2. Training -   Here is a chance for one more go in a "real life" setting before you take on the big one!

3. Don't like swimming??  If you are unable, or dislike, to swim this is the perfect event for you!

Every Duathlonfest athlete will receive a race kit, shirt, and finisher medal. Awards will be for the top 3 men and top 3 women over all.

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Age Groups Triathlon Awards

Sufferfest - OlyFest - Sprint Fest  

 Male and Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd awarded in each age group where minimum entry numbers are reached.
*No awards provided to EnticerFest or KidsFest

THE AGE CATEGORY THAT YOU COMPETE IN IS BASED ON YOUR AGE AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 2016. THE AGE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS – 

15-18 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
19-29 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
30-39 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
40-49 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
49-50 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
50-59 years 1s1st, 2nd, 3rd
60-69 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
70-79 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd
(age as at race date)

Teams AWARDS

Male Team 1st only
Female Team 1st only
Mixed Team 1st only

OPEN PRIZE MONEY!

The Open race is open to Age Groupers and Elite Athletes in long course race only (no prize money for other races).

1st male & female $500 each*
2nd male & female $250 each *
3rd male & female $100 each
* Conditions: (1-2 Starters - 1st place across the line (open or age) -$300 paid only, 3-5 Starters - 1st place paid only, 6-10 Starters - 1st & 2nd places paid only & 10+ Starters - 1st , 2nd & 3rd places paid)
Only Open/Pro/Age Group athletes entered into the Open category are eligible to claim prize money