Nepean Triathlon

The swim start is in front of the rowing finish tower near the triathlon finish line. Competitors in each wave will be directed into a designated swim compound where the compulsory race briefing by the Race Referee will be held prior to entry into the water. All swimmers must be behind the start line or the start will be delayed and a shrill whistle blast will start each leg.

1. Male Professional – 6:45am
2. Female Professional – 6:47am
3. Mates Wave, Teams & +70 age groups – 6:50am
4. Male Under 30 – 7:00am
5. Male 30-34 – 7:05am
6. Male 35–44 7:10am
7. Male 45-54 7:15am
8. Male 55-69 7:20am
9. Females – 7:25am

The water temperature limit for the use of wetsuits is 22 degrees and a final water temperature reading will be taken by the Triathlon Australia Technical team 1 hour prior to race start and announced over the loudspeaker.

Should you get into difficulty during the swim move to the closest shore or raise your arm for assistance.

Yes, In an emergency it may be necessary to evacuate the swim course after the event has commenced. Prior to the commencement of the event, all competitors and event staff shall be advised that the continuous blowing of whistles or horns is the signal that an emergency evacuation is in progress, this will be explained at the race briefing and mentioned via the event commentator. The announcement/ briefing will alert all competitors must immediately leave the course and proceed to the nearest safe shore.

If an emergency evacuation is necessary, the following protocols shall be observed: In a slowly developing emergency situation, such as the approach of an electrical storm, or deteriorating water conditions, the Swim Director shall, prior to conditions becoming dangerous to competitors and event staff, direct water safety personnel to continuously blow whistles or sound horns, which is the signal for all swimmers to leave the course immediately and proceed to the nearest safe shore.

In a rapidly developing emergency situation, such as the unauthorised approach of a vessel water safety personnel are empowered to immediately and continuously blow whistles or sound horns, which is the signal for all swimmers to leave the course immediately and proceed to the nearest safe shore. There is no requirement to seek approval from the Swim Director for this.

IRB personnel shall respond to the emergency in accordance with their training, which may involve continuously patrolling the course. At the completion of the emergency, the Race Director shall consult with the Swim Director and the Triathlon Australia Technical Delegate to determine if the event shall be postponed or cancelled.

The bike compound opens at 5:30am and all competitors need to vacate the bike compound by 6:40am. When preparing to enter the bike compound before the race, please have you helmet on and fastened, your computer chip on your left ankle, your bike number on your bike, your helmet sticker on your helmet for inspection by the Technical Officials. Competitors are to keep their same position in the bike racks throughout the race.

Due to the length of the cycle, mountain bikes are not suitable for the Nepean Triathlon.

Yes, the cycle leg takes place within the regatta centre and public streets which will be closed to regular traffic during the race. However, a vehicle could inadvertently enter the bike course at any time. As such, all normal road rules apply at all times and cyclists should keep to the left. You must have your bike number sticker on your bike during the cycle leg – this rule will be officiated by the Technical officials.

No, drafting on the cycle is not permitted and the draft distance is the standard 10 metres and will be enforced by Triathlon NSW Technical Officials present on the day. A Penalty Box will be situated just before you re-enter the Regatta Centre on the bike leg (14.5km AND 29.5km into the course) where you must go if you receive a blue or yellow card from a Technical Official on the cycle course.

Panther Cycles will be available for any last-minute race day mechanical requirements and bike repairs.

Your bike can not be removed from the bike compound until Triathlon NSW officials open the bike racks following the last competitor finishing the cycle leg, which is estimated to be 9:30am.

There will be a three drink stops on each lap of the run course (making six stops in total) including Lemon Lime flavour Endura Rehydration Energy Fuel located at drink stop number 1 and 4. Water and Endura will also be available in the recovery area. Endura Rehydration Energy Fuel also contains Meta Mag® magnesium to help relieve muscular aches and pains.

No. For safety, the following items are prohibited from use on the bicycle and run legs.

• Headphones or headsets
• Glass containers
• Phones or music players

The presentation ceremony is held in the main grandstand shortly after the last competitor finishes. Awards will be provided to the overall winners and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group.

Yes! There will be many lucky draw awards including a voucher from Panther Cycles.

Chip timing bands will be used for timing. On race morning you will be issued with a computer timing band in your registration envelope which is to be placed on your left ankle. The timing chip is disposable and does not need to be returned at the end of the race. Results will be accessible on the this website within a few hours of the race including a downloadable finishers certificate.

A number of photos will be posted to the Nepean Triathlon facebook page during and after the event. We will update this question if we obtain an official race photographer for 2020.

Should you have any medical condition or allergy that medical officials should be aware of, please write this information in the space provided on the back of your race number.

If you have been ill or have developed a medical issue leading up to the race, it is strongly advised that you do not participate. You have entered having regard for risks of competing and you are reminded of your acceptance of entry conditions, waiver release and indemnification of all officials, marshals and first aid officials in place at the event. Please note this acceptance is a legal part of the form and affects your rights.

All competitors in the race have an obligation to have trained sufficiently to complete the race in a safe and competent manner and all competitors must complete the swim and cycle leg by 9:30am as Castlereagh Road will be opened to normal traffic at this time.