Athlete Guide
Key information for Race Day - your Athlete Guide
Everything you need to know to complete your event: what to do when you arrive, where to go, your course and laps, compulsory equipment and the basic rules.
Know your course. Count your laps. Follow the marshals. Race within your ability. Look after one another—and enjoy your duathlon.
Race Day Venue
Please do not park on race course as you may be towed.
Arrive onsite
Allow plenty of time to park away from the course and walk to the event venue.
Report to the registration desk to collect your:
Race number
Timing transponder
Final event instructions
Registration closes at 8.35am.
Transition
Before entering transition:
Attach the timing transponder securely around your ankle.
Attach your race number to a race belt or your clothing.
Put on and fasten your helmet.
Make sure your bike is safe and roadworthy.
Remove all bags and unnecessary equipment.
Rack your bike in the section allocated to your age group and follow the directions of the transition marshals.
Only athletes and event officials may enter transition. Parents, teachers, coaches and supporters must remain outside.
Leave only the equipment required for racing neatly beside your bike.
Race Briefing
The race briefing is compulsory for all competitors.
It will cover:
Any last-minute course changes
Course markings and lap counts
Mount and dismount lines
Drafting rules
Safety information
Start procedures
Transition closes before the briefing begins.
Listen for announcements and report to the start area when your wave is called.
Make sure you know:
Your start time
Your course colour
Your number of laps
Whether your bike category is draft-legal or non-drafting
Race Duathlon | Key Distance Information
Your race follows this sequence:
Run 1 → Transition → Bike → Transition → Run 2 → Finish
You are responsible for completing the correct course and number of laps.
Event | Run 1 | Bike | Run 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Age Group and Schools U19 | 5km – 1 lap | 21km – 3 laps | 2.5km – 2 laps |
Age Group and Schools U19 | 5km – 1 lap | 15km – 2 laps | 2.5km – 2 laps |
Schools U16 | 3.5km – 1 lap | 15km – 2 laps | 2.5km – 2 laps |
Schools U14, including U12 and U13 | 2.5km – 1 lap | 10km – 1½ laps | 2.5km – 2 laps |
Finishline
After crossing the finish line:
Return your timing transponder. (A $100 replacement fee applies if your timing transponder is not returned.)
Collect water and recover away from the finish chute.
Grab a hot drink and refuel. Keep warm.
Support athletes who are still racing.
Results will be live online (subject to final scrutineering)
Wait until transition officially reopens before collecting your bike.
Attend prizegiving at approximately 11.45AM
Drafting
Drafting is permitted for:
National Age Group road-bike athletes
Schools U19 road-bike athletes
Athletes may only draft with competitors of the same gender.
Only draft if you have the skills and experience to ride safely in a group.
Drafting is not permitted for:
U14 athletes
U16 athletes
Open-bike competitors
Non-drafting athletes must maintain the required distance behind the bike ahead unless overtaking.
Basic transition rules
Only athletes and event officials may enter transition.
Rack your bike in the allocated section.
Keep your equipment tidy and close to your bike.
Do not leave bags or boxes in transition.
Fasten your helmet before removing your bike.
Push your bike to the mount line before getting on.
Dismount before the dismount line.
Return your bike to the same place on the rack.
Keep your helmet fastened until your bike is re-racked.
Do not remove your bike until transition officially reopens.
If you need help, ask a transition marshal.
Basic race rules
Attend the compulsory race briefing.
Know your course and count your own laps.
Follow all instructions from officials and marshals.
Keep left on the bike unless passing.
Pass on the right.
Never cross the road centreline.
Treat the road as open at all times.
Keep your torso covered throughout the race.
Do not wear headphones or earbuds.
Do not receive assistance or pacing from supporters.
Do not discard bottles or rubbish on the course.
Do not deliberately obstruct another athlete.
Race safely, fairly and within your ability.
Treat athletes, volunteers and officials with respect.
Compulsory equipment
Every athlete must have:
A safe and roadworthy bike. E-bikes are not permitted.
No aero bars on any bike
An approved, correctly fitted cycle helmet
Suitable running shoes
Clothing that covers the torso
An event race number
An electronic timing transponder
Any personal medication required
Road, mountain, hybrid and city-style bikes must be entered in the correct category.
Officials may inspect bikes and helmets. Athletes remain responsible for the safety and condition of their equipment.
Race Number &Transponder
Wear your timing transponder securely around your ankle throughout the race.
Your race number must be visible:
On your back during the bike (optional)
On your front during the runs
A race belt makes it easy to turn your number between disciplines.
Teams receive one transponder and one race number. Both must be passed between team members inside the designated changeover area.
If you withdraw or cannot complete the course:
Tell the nearest marshal or event official.
Report to the timing team.
Return your timing transponder.
This lets the event team know you are safe.
Key links
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