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2021 ATHLETE
INFORMATION GUIDE
https://www.ironman.com/im703-cairns
cairns@ironman.com
V1 uploaded 11 May 2021 Ph: 1300 761 384
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CONTENTS PAGE
Section Page Section Page
COVID Safe – Return to Racing 5-6 Race Day Post Race 40
Race Director Message 8 Results
Medal Engraving
Race Referee Message 9
Lost & Found Property
Race Rules 11-12
Swim Course 42-43
Welcome Message 13
Bike Course 45
Event Schedule 14-17
Run Course 47
Athlete Check List 19
Presentations 49
Race Kit 21
World Championship Qualification (Roll 52
Relay Team Information 22 Down)
Pre Race Information 23-26 Additional Information 54
Venues Volunteers & LOC
Athlete Check-In Official Event App
Timing Chip Spectators
Massage Get Social
Bike Mechanic Women4Tri
Race Director Update
Event Partners 55
Pre Race Training
Parking
Changed Traffic Conditions
Shuttle Buses
Bike Transfers
Bag Drop / Collection 28-29
Street Gear Bag
Bike and Run Transition Bags
Transition Pre Race 31
Transition Tours
Bike Racking
Timing Chips
Transition Race Day 32
Helmet Check
Gear Set Up
Bike Pumps
Transition Post Race 32
Aid Stations 34-36
Race Day Information 38-40
Cut Off Times
Contingency Plan
Race Day Services
Finish Line Photo
Recovery Process & Area
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COVID SAFE - RETURN TO RACING
Previously we announced our Safe Return to ONCE I ARRIVE (PRE RACE)
Racing event guidelines in an effort to make the
current racing environment as safe and risk free ❑ Athlete QR Codes will be provided 1 week
for you as possible while still delivering prior to event and scanned at multiple points
exceptional race day experiences for everyone in throughout Check-In.
our community. ❑ You will be required to come during your
selected appointment time. Please note you
You can always refer to the Return to Racing
do not need to arrive at the start time, rather
resources, part of our IRONMAN Smart
you can come anytime within the 60min time
Program, here.
slot. .
Although the current situation in Queensland is
very different to that of other regions around the AID STATIONS
world, we appreciate your understanding with the ❑ Athletes are encouraged to be self-reliant on
below key changes: course, carrying hydration and nutrition on
themselves during competition. Aid stations
OVERALL will continue to be stocked with hydration and
nutrition products
❑ If you or a close contact have COVID-19
symptoms (click here for list of symptoms) ❑ Hydration will be provided in single serve
from 22 April, up to and including race day 6 takeaway bidons on cycle course and single
June, please do not attend the event. Contact serve takeaway cups at all other stations.
us at cairns@ironman.com or 1300 761 384 ❑ Cycle course products will be distributed by
by 3:00pm Sunday 6 June to discuss your volunteers wearing gloves to moving cyclists.
event entry options. Requests received after All other stations will present spaced products
this time will not be considered. on tables for contactless collection by
❑ There will be a Virtual Race Director update athletes.
released in race week in addition to on site
Become One briefings.
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❑ Physical distancing is everybody’s
responsibility.
PRE EVENT
❑ All individuals are asked to please download
and configure the Check In Qld app and the
Commonwealth Government COVID-19 app
prior to attending the event.
❑ Individuals are discouraged from car-pooling
with anyone from outside of their immediate
household.
❑ Athlete Check-In and bike racking will be by
appointment only. Athletes will receive an
email three weeks from race day with a link to
book these times. Athletes are asked to
please arrive within their appointment times.
❑ Athletes will be asked to review and update
medical and emergency contact details prior
to arrival onsite. Athletes will receive an email
three weeks from race day with instructions.
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COVID SAFE - RETURN TO RACING
FINISH LINE/RECOVERY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
❑ We encourage athletes to engage in no-touch QUALIFYING ROLL DOWN
finish line celebrations
❑ During Athlete Check-In you will be asked to
❑ After finishing, Athletes are to remove their ‘opt in’ and confirm you intend to accept a slot
own timing chip should you qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3
❑ Hydration and nutrition products offered are World Championship.
single serve for the athletes to ❑ If you are successful in obtaining a
collect and takeaway Qualification slot, we will be in contact 48-
❑ Participants will be asked to leave the event 72hrs after the race to advise. You have 48hrs
site once they have completed their race and to complete your registration and pay the
collected their bags and bike. registration fee. If you do not complete the
registration within 48hrs, the slot will roll
PRESENTATIONS down.
❑ Collection of Athlete Awards at Event ❑ You cannot change your mind after Athlete
Information during scheduled times Check-In, therefore if you are unsure, its
better to ‘opt in’.
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RACE DIRECTOR MESSAGE
Welcome to 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns. I waiting to support you during your IRONMAN
am excited and honoured to be able to journey. The town and regions surrounding
deliver the 10th edition of this event, and Cairns and Douglas Shire are amongst the
equally excited to have you join the most welcoming areas in Tropical North
IRONMAN Oceania team this June! Queensland and I encourage you to take the
Throughout its evolution the event has time to explore what it has to offer.
become known as the “Race in Paradise”, We wish all participants the best of luck and
boasting an experience that extends well hope that you can enjoy your time in Tropical
before and past the race day excitement. North Queensland.
Hosted in Tropical North Queensland
athletes and their support crew have easy
Enjoy your race!
access to the Great Barrier Reef, the
Daintree Rainforest, tablelands and the
tropical island surroundings.
In 2020, the IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns was one
of the first IRONMAN 70.3 globally to be
delivered after the COVID-19 pandemic was
declared. The event industry was, and still is,
being hit hard by COVID-19. We were lucky
enough to still be able to operate this event LUKE PALMER
under a Covid Safe Event Plan and I have no Race Director
doubt that the success of last years’ event
paved the way for other events to continue to
plan and deliver great experiences to
athletes all over Australia and also around
the world.
As we continue to evolve the event with the
objective of enhancing your overall race
experience, we are excited to continue
evolving the course, taking all aspects of
planning and feedback into consideration.
We have made changes to the swim, bike
and the run courses. Please ensure that you
are familiar with the course maps before
heading to the event, all of which can be
found within this Athlete Information Guide.
Please ensure that you read this Athlete
Information Guide thoroughly.
Finally, the Cairns and Douglas Shire
communities and volunteers are ready and
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RACE REFEREE MESSAGE
To minimise the possibility of infringing the rules Yellow card stop start and correct penalties
on race day and avoiding a visit to the penalty include:
box, please observe the following: • Helmet – failing to have your chin strap
• Ride on the left side of the bike lane securely fastened when moving with your
• Keep 12 metres between yourself and the bike.
cyclist in front of you – front wheel to front
Note: that any 3 infringements across the
wheel
course during the event may result in a
• Pass on the right of the cyclist in front (never disqualification.
on the left)
• Complete your pass within 25-seconds Other infringements which may result in
disqualification include:
• If passed, drop back immediately 12 metres
and ensure you have dropped back the full • Offensive and unsportsmanlike behaviour,
12 metres before re-passing • Public personal toilet,
• Outside assistance (from anyone other than
Triathlon is an individual race and it is your
a race official),
responsibility to fully understand the rules and
avoid infringements. A technical official’s ruling • The use of electronic equipment including
is final in the case of drafting, blocking, and telephones, including the use of earphones
illegal pass infringements (judgment calls) and or other communication devices.
these are not subject to either protest or appeal.
Always remember to treat other athletes,
Following are the most common rule volunteers and officials with courtesy and
infringements: consideration as they are important in keeping
the event safe and fair.
Blue card 5-minute penalties include:
• Drafting – following a leading cyclist closer I sincerely hope you have a great race, enjoy
than 12 metres and failing to pass in 25 the experience, and achieve your ironman
seconds OR after being passed, failing to goals.
drop back 12 metres before re-passing
• Illegal pass – passing on the left
Dave Williams
• Littering - discarding items, e.G. Tyres,
Race Referee
bidons, gel wrappers etc., On any part of the
course except within designated litter zones
near aid stations.
A technical official will advise you of any time
penalty by calling your number, advising you of
the nature of the infringement and showing you
a blue card. It will be then your responsibility to
serve the 5-minute time penalty(s) at the next
penalty box.
Yellow card stop start penalties to be served
at the next penalty box include:
• Blocking – riding on the right side of an
athlete without passing or riding on the right-
hand side of the bike lane when clear of
other athletes.
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RACE RULES
The event is sanctioned by Triathlon Australia (c) It is the sole responsibility of each Athlete to
and race under IRONMAN Race Rules. know and follow the prescribed cycling course.
All Athletes should read and understand the race No adjustments in times or results will be made,
rules prior to race day. Below highlights some of for any reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail
the race rules. to follow the proper course;
(g) Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited.
Swim Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport
Section 4.01 General top/sports bra at all times during the cycling
(c) The use of snorkels, fins, gloves, paddles, or segment of the race; (30 or 60 second time
flotation devices of any kind (including pull buoys) penalty (as applicable), DSQ if not remedied
is prohibited; (DSQ) promptly)
(g) Individual paddlers or escorts are prohibited;
(DSQ) Section 5.02 Equipment
Section 4.02 Wetsuit Rules Illegal Equipment
(c) A wetsuit may cover any part of the body (iv) Headsets or headphones are prohibited
except the face, hands, or feet; during the bike segment of the race; (1:00 minute
(e) The thickness of the wetsuit may not exceed penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly); and
5mm. If the wetsuit consists of two or more
pieces then the combined thickness of the RUN
overlapping pieces may not exceed 5 mm; (DSQ) Section 6.01 General
and
(a) Athletes may run, walk, or crawl;
Section 4.04 Illegal Equipment
(b) It is the sole responsibility of each Athlete to
(a) Headsets or headphones are prohibited know and follow the prescribed running course.
during the swim segment of the race. (30 or 60 No adjustments in times or results will be made,
second time penalty (as applicable), DSQ if not for any reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail
remedied promptly). to follow the proper course (e.g., if the Athlete
runs in the wrong direction or runs more than
Special Rule – Race Specific necessary, time will not be subtracted from the
As a precaution against marine life (including Athlete’s final race time);
‘Irukandji jellyfish’, which may be present within
(d) Running with a bare torso is prohibited.
the swim area at this time of year), wetsuits will
Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport
be allowed up to a sea temperature of 26.0c. This
top/sports bra at all times during the run segment
special rule applies to all Age Group and
of the race; (30 or 60 second time penalty (as
Professional athletes. We recommend all
applicable), DSQ if not remedied promptly)
athletes review any advisories issued by
Queensland Department of Environment and Section 6.02 Illegal Equipment
Science and Surf Life Saving Australia regarding (a) Headsets or headphones are prohibited
marine life in the lead up to the event, and that during the run segment of the race. (1:00 minute
any athletes wearing wetsuits take steps to penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly)
regulate their own body temperature accordingly.
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BIKE
Section 5.01 General
(a) The bicycle shall be propelled solely, through
a chainset, by the legs moving in a circular
movement, without electric or other assistance.
Other than pushing or carrying a bicycle, any
propulsive action brought on by use of the hands
is prohibited (except with respect to PC Open
Athletes and HC Athletes in accordance with 11
Article VIII and Article IX); (DSQ and indefinite
suspension)RACE RULES
FINISH LINE ANTI-DOPING
Section 6.03 Finish Line Conduct Each athlete acknowledges notice of the Anti-
Friends, family members, and/or other spectators Doping Rules (as such term is defined below),
are not permitted to cross the finish line or enter and acknowledges that he/she is bound by,
the finish chute with participating Athletes. confirms he/she shall comply with, and voluntarily
(Please note: IRONMAN desires for each Athlete consents to all provisions of the Anti-Doping
to be able to celebrate his/her accomplishment Rules. (i) “Anti-Doping Rules” means all anti-
without risking the safety of other event doping rules adopted by IRONMAN including,
participants, volunteers, and/or spectators). without limitation, the World Anti-Doping Code
Athletes who choose not to respect the foregoing (the “WADA Code”), all associated International
finish line policy will be disqualified. Standards, including , without limitation the List of
Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
(the “Prohibited List”) as issued by the World
PROTESTS Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”), and all other
rules, policies, and/or procedures adopted by
Section 3.06 Right of Protest or Appeal IRONMAN.
(a) The athlete’s right to protest or appeal, if any,
will be governed and handled by the event’s
sanctioning body, and/or the competition rules of
the relevant National Federation, provided,
however, that if no formal process exists for the
applicable National Federation then IRONMAN
may elect to handle protests and appeals for
such event in a manner that is substantially
similar to the to the process set forth by the then-
current International Triathlon Union Competition
Rules.
COMPETITION AGE
All age-group athletes must participate and
compete in the age-group division corresponding
to the athlete’s age as of December 31 of the
year of the Event.
12WELCOME MESSAGE
Congratulations to athletes, supporters and
organisers on the 10th anniversary of
IRONMAN Cairns.
IRONMAN has become ingrained in our
community. The anticipation in early June builds
every year and it is fantastic to welcome the
event back for its 10th year.
Events are returning to our region, and
IRONMAN Cairns is one of the biggest on the
calendar. Even in a time when there is still
some uncertainty, IRONMAN Cairns has
attracted incredible numbers of athletes from
across Australia, as well as our international
pro-athletes. This year is no different and we
look forward to the being able to welcome back
our international competitors in future events.
It is such an exciting time to be in Cairns. If you
are a returning visitor to the region you may
have noticed a few changes. We have opened
the historic Courthouse Gallery and the new
Esplanade Dining Precinct is all but complete. I
look forward to seeing the restaurants
overflowing with friends and family of athletes
on race day and I am sure you’ll embrace the
atmosphere as you close in on the finish line.
On behalf of the people of Cairns I wish all
competitors a successful event. I congratulate
you on your commitment and support of this
event whether you are here for the first time or a
ten-time Cairns IRONMAN veteran.
Cairns is proud to host IRONMAN Cairns, in its
tenth year, and we wish all competitors the very
best.
Cr Bob Manning
Mayor,
Cairns Regional Council
13EVENT SCHEDULE
Event Schedule is up to date as at 11/5/2021 and is subject to change.
View the Event Schedule online and on the IRONMAN Oceania App for the most
up to date.
THURSDA 3 JUNE 2021
Time Event Location
9:00am -
IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
9:00am -
Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
9:00am -
Cairns Event Information Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
10:00am -
Athlete Check-In Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
1:00pm -
Massage Open - Bookings required Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2021
Time Event Location
9:00am -
AWA Breakfast - Gold and Silver invite only Shangri-La Hotel
10:30am
9:00am -
IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
9.00am -
Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
9.00am -
Cairns Event Information Open Cairns Esplanade
5.00pm
9:00am -
Athlete Check-In Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
9:00am -
Massage Open - Bookings required Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
2:00pm -
IRONMAN Become One Briefing and Q&A Finish Line, Lagoon Carpark
3:00pm
3:00pm - Transition 2, Fogarty Park
Bike Transfers to Palm Cove
5:00pm Cairns
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Event Schedule is up to date as at 11/5/2021 and is subject to change.
View the Event Schedule online and on the IRONMAN Oceania App for the most
up to date.
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SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2021
Time Event Location
8:00am - Transition 2, Fogarty Park
Bike Transfers to Palm Cove
11:00am Cairns
8:00am -
Shuttle Service to Palm Cove depart Cairns every 30 minutes. Spence St, Cairns
2:00pm
COMPULSORY Transition Run Bag Drop off - Cairns Airport
8:00am - Transition 2, Fogarty Park
IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns and IRONMAN
2:00pm Cairns
70.3 Cairns
8:00am -
Palm Cove Event Information Open Palm Cove
4:30pm
8:00am - COMPULSORY Bike Racking - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-
Transition 1, Palm Cove
4:30pm Pacific Championship Cairns and IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns
8:00am - COMPULSORY Transition Bike Bag Drop off - Cairns Airport
Transition 1, Palm Cove
4:30pm IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns
8:00am -
Cairns Event Information Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
8:00am -
Massage Open - Bookings required Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
8:45am - Palm Cove Surf Club
Shuttle Service to Cairns depart Palm Cove every 30 minutes.
5:15pm Carpark
9:00am -
Athlete Check-In Cairns Esplanade
12:00pm
9:00am -
IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
9:00am -
Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
Transition 2, Fogarty Park
9:30am Transition Tour - T2
Cairns
10:00am Transition Tour - T1 Transition 1, Palm Cove
Transition 2, Fogarty Park
11:00am Transition Tour - T2
Cairns
11:30am Transition Tour - T1 Transition 1, Palm Cove
Transition 2, Fogarty Park
1:30pm Transition Tour - T2
Cairns
2:30pm Transition Tour - T1 Transition 1, Palm Cove
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Event Schedule continued over pageEVENT SCHEDULE
Event Schedule is up to date as at 11/5/2021 and is subject to change.
View the Event Schedule online and on the IRONMAN Oceania App for the most
up to date.
SUNDAY 6 JUNE 2021
Time Event Location
4:00am - Shuttle Service to Palm Cove depart Cairns - 70.3
Spence St, Cairns
4:30am COMPETITORS ONLY
4:30am - Shuttle Service to Palm Cove depart Cairns - IRONMAN
Spence St, Cairns
5:10am COMPETITORS ONLY
5:30am -
Shuttle Service to Palm Cove depart Cairns - SPECTATORS Spence St, Cairns
6:20am
5:00am -
IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Transition 1 Open Transition 1, Palm Cove
6:35am
5:00am - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns
Transition 1, Palm Cove
7.00am Transition 1 Open
5:00am -
Palm Cove Event Information Open Palm Cove
11:00am
6:35am Race Start - IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Palm Cove
7:30am - Shuttle Service return from Palm Cove to Cairns departing Palm Cove Surf Club
11:00am every 30 minutes Carpark
Race Start - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific
7:40am Palm Cove
Championship Cairns
9:00am -
Cairns Event Information Open Cairns Esplanade
11:30pm
9:00am -
Massage Open - No bookings required Cairns Esplanade
12:40am
10:00am
IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Street Gear Bag & Transition Bike Bag
(approx) - Lagoon Car Park, Cairns
Collection
4:00pm
10:00am -
IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
10:00am -
Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm
10:40am
First Finisher - IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Lagoon Car Park, Cairns
(approx)
2:00pm
Transition 2, Fogarty Park
(approx) - IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Bike & Transition Run Bag Collection
Cairns
4:30pm
2:00pm - IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Award Collection *Please wait until
Cairns Esplanade
5:00pm notified to collect
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Event Schedule continued over pageEVENT SCHEDULE
Event Schedule is up to date as at 11/5/2021 and is subject to change.
View the Event Schedule online and on the IRONMAN Oceania App for the most
up to date.
SUNDAY 6 JUNE 2021
Time Event Location
3:00pm Shuttle Bus departure for Palm Cove Spence St, Cairns
3:40pm First Finisher - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific
Lagoon Car Park, Cairns
(approx) Championship Cairns
3:40pm
Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns
(approx) - Lagoon Car Park, Cairns
Street Gear Bag & Transition Bike Bag Collection
12:40am
6:30pm
Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns Transition 2, Fogarty Park
(approx) -
Bike & Transition Run Bag Collection Cairns
12:00am
7:00pm - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns
Cairns Esplanade
10:00pm Award Collection *Please wait until notified to collect
MONDAY 7JUNE 2021
Time Event Location
12:40am Last Finisher - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific
Lagoon Car Park, Cairns
(approx) Championship Cairns
8:00am -
Cairns Event Information Open Cairns Esplanade
11:00am
8:00am -
Award Collection Cairns Esplanade
11:00am
8:00am -
IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open Cairns Esplanade
1:00pm
9:00am - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns Transition 2, Fogarty Park
11:00am Bike & Transition Run Bag Collection Cairns
9:00am - Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns & Transition 2, Fogarty Park
11:00am IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns Personal Needs Cairns
9:00am -
Massage Open - Bookings required Cairns Esplanade
12:00pm
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ATHLETE CHECK LIST
PRE EVENT RACE DAY
❑ Book/confirm accommodation & flights (if ❑ Ensure you have all items for your race
applicable). including, helmet, timing chip & wetsuit/trisuit
❑ Ensure event registration is confirmed (check ❑ Enter Transition for last minute checks, set up
for confirmation email). gear & drop off bike pump (if relevant)
❑ Familiarise yourself with event schedule ❑ Drop off street gear bag (if relevant)
(know all check- in/drop off times). ❑ Start the race - be at the start line at least 15
❑ Ensure you have booked your appointment minutes prior to your start time
time for Athlete Check-In and bike ❑ Finish the race
racking. You will receive an email three weeks
❑ Collect your medal & finisher towel
from race day with a link to book these times.
❑ Recover
❑ Review/update of medical & emergency
contact details check. You will receive an ❑ Collect your items – transition bags, street
email three weeks from race day with gear bag, bike pump, bike
instructions.
❑ Pack photo ID in your luggage. POST RACE
❑ Familiarise yourself with the course - it is your ❑ Have your medal engraved at the Official
responsibility to know this on race day. IRONMAN Merchandise Tent
❑ Check athlete list online & on event app note: ❑ If an award winner – collect award from Event
web list won't be updated after 11 May. Event Information during specific times
app will be updated at close of Check-In prior ❑ Upload your #medalmonday photo on your
to race day. If any details are wrong contact social media
us via cairns@ironman.com or phone 1300
761 384.
ONCE I ARRIVE (PRE RACE)
❑ Familiarise yourself with the event venue and
key areas
• Cairns
• Athlete Check-In
• T2
• Merch and Expo
• Finish Line and Recovery
• Palm Cove
• Swim Start
• T1
❑ Familiarise yourself with road closures
❑ Check-In and collect race kit.
❑ Rack bike or drop off for bike transport
❑ Drop off Run Transition Bag (see page 29 for
suggested items in your transition bags)
❑ Pack items for race day
❑ Teams – Familarise yourself with team
transition entry point
❑ Teams – Familarise yourself with the teams
meeting point so you can cross the finish line
together as a team
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RACE KIT
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RACE KIT COLOURS 5. STREET GEAR BAG
Place items required for post race (collected in the
Blue – Age Group Athletes recovery area). Drop off race morning. Must use bag
Green – Relay Teams supplied.
1. RACE BIB NUMBER 6. BIKE SEAT POST STICKER
Worn on the front and attach Place this sticker around the seat post with
with race belt (supplied by athlete) the number facing backwards to be read from the
or safety pins (available at Event Information). Do side. Attach prior to bike racking.
not fold or alter race bib number 7. HELMET STICKER
2. ATHLETE WRISTBAND Place sticker on front of helmet. Attach prior
to helmet check on race day.
Secured at Athlete Check-In and must be worn at
all times until after presentations. The IRONMAN 8. BIKE PUMP STICKER
Group will not allow access into Place sticker on bike pump prior to drop off on
athlete restricted areas without athletes race day.
wearing their wristband
NO WRISTBAND = NO ACCESS 9. STREET GEAR BAG STICKER
Remove sticker from backing sheet wrap the
3. TATTOOS label around the string on the bottom right hand
Number Tattoo: Place on right bicep corner of your street gear bag and stick securely
Category Tattoo: Place on left calf onto the back of itself.
Application: Apply by peeling the clear film
off, placing the tattoo face-down on your right arm, 10. TRANSITION BAGS
firmly pressing the paper side with a damp cloth Use bag supplied and attach relevant sticker.
or sponge, holding for 60 seconds and gently peel Includes equipment and items required for the race.
back the paper
11. BIKE TRANSITION BAG STICKER
Tattoos are compulsory to wear. In the case
your tattoo becomes faulty please see the Remove sticker from backing sheet and place
Event Information Staff who will be able to provide on front of bike bag, where indicated.
direction on how to write your number/letter on 12. RUN TRANSITION BAG STICKER
with a permanent marker.
Remove sticker from backing sheet and place
4. SWIM CAP on front of run bag, where indicated.
Provided Roka swim cap, must be worn
during swim leg. If wearing another cap,
the official cap must be worn on top. Swim caps
are Latex.
21RELAY TEAM INFORMATION
Please note the below information relates to the TRANSITION
Relay Teams and outlines specific team details
and difference to the Individual race. The change over between team members will
occur at the bike position. Team members will
Teams you must still read the complete AIG for
meet at the bike racking position and exchange
all relevant information but please note the team
the timing chip. Your timing chip is your relay
information below.
baton.
It is recommended all team members attend
RACE KIT Transition either during racking or pre-race to
ensure you are aware of your position and
Please refer to page 21 to see all inclusions in
transition flow.
your race kit.
During the race, team members will enter though
Please note the team differences:
the Relay Teams Entry and find their bike
• Race Bib Number – This is worn by the runner position to meet their racing team member.
• Athlete Wristband – each team member will Relay Team change overs are self-managed and
receive their own wristband during Check-In it is up to Relay Teams to ensure they know
• Street Gear Bag- each team member will when they must be at the meeting point.
receive
• Tattoos: SWIM START
• Number Tattoo – worn by runner Rolling Start: Team swimmers will sort
• Category Tattoo – worn by runner themselves into the correct start group based on
their swim start time. There is no different start
CHECK IN for team swimmers vs individual swimmers.
Each team member will be required to attend
Check-In. The first team member to attend FINISH LINE
Check-In will receive the Race Kit. It is then the
responsibility of the team member to distribute Relay Teams are permitted to cross the finish line
the race kit to the other team member/s. together, if they wish. The entry point will be
identified by a sign ‘Relay Teams Meeting Point’
Each team member when they attend Check-In at the top of the finish line chute.
will complete their own process and collect their
If the runner only proceeds down the finish line,
own gifts.
they will be required to collect the
It is recommended where possible, that all Relay Team Members towel & medal.
Teams Check-In together.
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PRE RACE INFORMATION
VENUES ATHLETE CHECK-IN
See pages 14-17 for time and location. We will
Cairns Venue be operating Check-In by appointment only. You
will receive an email three weeks from race day
with a link to book these times
All packs will need to be collected during Athlete
Check-In opening hours. Please note, no packs
will be posted out prior to the event.
What you will need to bring:
• Photo ID (drivers licence or passport)
• QR Code
Who can collect?:
Only the person registered can pick up their race
kit at Check-In. Please note that it is not
permitted for someone else to compete under
your name or for you to compete under someone
else’s name. This will result in suspension from
your State Triathlon Association and banning
both parties from future IRONMAN
Palm Cove Venue
Oceania/Multisport Triathlon Races.
TIMING CHIP
Pick Up: Upon exit of Athlete Check-In
Hot Tip: Place the timing chip somewhere safe
after collection. Eg with your helmet
Drop Off: Timing chips will be collected within
Recovery
Lost During Race: If you lose your timing chip
during the race, inform Event Staff within
Transition, so that timing providers can do their
best to replace the chip.
Drop Out: If you do not start the race or pull out
of the race, please return the timing chip to a
drop out clerk located at Event Information or if
unable to reach this location to an Event Staff
member. Where possible only hand to an official
Event Staff member not a volunteer.
Lost Timing Chips: If your timing chip is not
returned or is lost, you will be charged $150AUD
for a replacement.
24PRE RACE INFORMATION
MASSAGE Bike: Remember to obey the road rules and do
not ride two abreast on narrow road sections. Be
Pre and post race massage therapy will be
courteous to motorists. Wearing your helmet
available from Thursday race week to Monday
whilst cycling is compulsory in Australia and
post race. View the Event Schedule (pages 14-
Police can issue on-the-spot fines for breach of
17) for times and location.
this law. Lock your bike whenever you leave it
Cost: $20 per 15 minutes or free on Race Day for (unless it's during bike racking). The bike course
athletes runs along the Captain Cook Highway and is a
major thoroughfare from Cairns to Port Douglas.
Bookings will be available shortly, please check We do not encourage athletes to train on the
website for details. Bookings also available Captain Cook Highway north of Palm Cove
onsite for safety reasons.
Run: Run on footpaths where possible and do
BIKE MECHANICS not run more than two abreast.
A limited ‘emergency service only’ will be
provided in Transition 1 – Palm Cove on PARKING
Saturday June 5 from 8:00am –
Parking will be on surrounding local streets
4:30pm. Roaming bike mechanics will be
(please ensure that you are aware of any parking
available during the race, again, providing limited
restrictions and changed traffic conditions).
services. We ask that all athletes be self-
sufficient while on course.
When parking in Cairns please be aware that
For all pre-event mechanical needs, we
Lake Street car park is open 24/7 and free on
recommend visiting Pump N Pedals Bike Shop in
Sunday’s.
Cairns prior to racking your bike in Transition.
Pump N Pedals are located at 113-117 Sheridan
St, Cairns City QLD 4870. Parking in Palm Cove is limited. We strongly
advise you to book the shuttle service from
Cairns to Palm Cove on Saturday and Sunday to
RACE DIRECTOR UPDATE reduce the number of cars in Palm Cove on race
weekend. Down Under Tours will have athlete
A virtual Race Director update will be available
and spectator shuttles operating on Saturday and
via our Facebook Page & website. This will
Sunday. Please see Shuttle Bus information on
include a high level overview of the event
page 26.
PRE RACE TRAINING
If you are driving your own vehicle we asked that
Ensure you are always aware of and obey the you follow all parking directional signage on race
town/state road rules. We highly recommend day and park in designated parking areas only.
always training with at least one other person.
Roads will remain open until race day; therefore
An Athlete Drop-Off Zone will also be available at
we ask you to be cautious at all times and
the southern end of Williams Esplanade in Palm
courteous to the local community.
Cove.
Swim: The swim is an open water ocean swim.
Athletes will complete one lap of the course Please be advised that many of the main roads in
before exiting into transition. Please take time to Palm Cove are closed to traffic on Sunday to
familiarise yourself with the new swim course accommodate the bike course.
prior to your race start.
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDTITIONS
Please take time to make yourself aware of all
changed traffic conditions for yourself and all
athletes on race day.
View CTC Flyers here 25PRE RACE INFORMATION
SHUTTLE BUSES BIKE TRANSFERS
Athletes and spectators are encouraged to use
the shuttle bus service on Saturday and Sunday The unique nature of our race means there are
due to the limited amount of parking available in two separate Transition areas, with Swim start
Palm Cove. and Transition 1 in Palm Cove, and Transition 2
and finish line in Cairns. These are approximately
26km apart.
Shuttle buses leave from the corner of Spence
Street and Pier Point Rd at the Reef Fleet We therefore offer an optional bike transfer
Terminal Bus Stop (South of T2). Parking is service. Athletes are able to have their bikes
available throughout the Cairns CBD, including transferred from Cairns to Palm Cove where they
the following locations: will be placed onto their respective bike rack
• Lake Street car park. Open 24/7 – Free on ready for athlete.
Sunday’s
• Please follow local parking regulations when This service is a pre-booked service only and
parking in the Cairns CBD available to all athletes, if you haven’t booked this
service prior to Thursday 3 June you will need to
visit Event Information on Cairns Esplanade to
Bookings for the shuttle service must be made book.
through the online booking and payment facility
downundertours This service is provided free of charge however
bookings must be made, please log into your
Please note: Bikes are not permitted on the ACTIVE MyEvents to purchase.
shuttle bus.
Due to the limited capacity of the trucks
transporting bikes, bookings for the respective
Costs for the shuttle buses are as follows: services will be allocated on a first in best
dressed basis.
Saturday, 5 June
• Adults $10 return
• Adults $5 one way (for athletes that choose to
ride to Transition 1 for Bike Check-In)
• Child Spectator (Under age 16) $5 return
Sunday, 6 June
• Athletes – Free of charge (however you must
still reserve this service)
• Adult Spectator $10 return
• Child Spectator (under age 16) $5 return
Further information on times and costs will be
available from Information at the event and on
the event website.
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BAG DROP / COLLECTION
STREET GEAR BAG BIKE AND RUN TRANSITION BAGS
Your street gear bag consists of any clothes you Bike and run transition bags contain items
require post race and is collected at Recovery. an athlete requires during the race. Any items
The bag provided to you during Athlete Check-In required for the race that cannot be attached to
must be used as your street gear bag. No other your bike must be placed within the relevant
bag will be accepted. Please ensure that you bag.
have the gear bag sticker (located in your race Your transition bags will be located at your bike
kit) clearly stuck to the bottom of the handle. rack in Transition. See page 32 for Transition
process.
Examples Include:
• Warm clothing (jumper, tracksuit pants) Drop Off/Collection: View page 29 for times
• Different footwear and location.
Please refrain from placing any valuables in your Handy Tip: Remember blue bike (blue Bike
bag where possible. Transition Bag) and red run (red Run Transition
View page 29 for times and locations. bag)
Bags will be transported from T1 in Palm Cove
Suggested Transition Bag Items Include:
back to Cairns to be collected from the Gear Tent
after you exit Recovery with your bike transition
bag. Bike Transition Bag Run Transition Bag
Bike shoes (or on Running shoes
bike) (compulsory)
Sunglasses Race bib number
(compulsory)
Socks Sunglasses
Change of clothes Hat/visor
Nutrition and fluids (or Socks
on bike)
Towel Change of clothes
Nutrition and fluids
28BAG DROP / COLLECTION
DROP OFF
BAG USE DURING RACE POST RACE COLLECTION
LOCATION
When: Sunday 6 June
When: Saturday 5
10:00am - 4:00pm
BIKE June 8:00am- Collect your bag from your bike
4:30pm or
TRANSITION rack in T1. Remove your bike Location: Gear Tent
Sunday 6 June
BAG gear and place all your swim gear
5:00am – 6:35am
into BLUE bag. Place on ground Bike Transition Bags will be
Swim to Bike under numbered bike rack. transported and placed on the
Location: T1 –
hook alongside your Street
Palm Cove
Gear Bag
When: Saturday 5
June 8:00am-
2:00pm
Location: T2 –
RUN Collect your bag from your bike When: Sunday 6 June 2:00pm
Cairns
- 4:30pm
TRANSITION rack in T2. Remove your run gear
BAG It is compulsory to and place all your bike gear into
Location: T2 – Cairns
hand in on RED bag. Place on ground
Run Transition Bag will be
Bike to Run Saturday. beside your bike. collected along with your bike
There will be no
access on race
morning
When: Sunday 6 June
When: Sunday 6
10:00am - 4:00pm
June 5:00am –
Race Start
Location: Gear Tent
STREET GEAR
No Use
BAG Location: Near
Street Gear Bags will be
Swim Start in Palm
transported and placed on the
Cove
hook alongside your Bike
Transition Bags
When: Sunday 6 June
When: Sunday 6
10:00am - 4:00pm
June 5:00am –
Race Start
Location: Gear Tent
BIKE PUMPS Location: Near No Access during race.
Bike Pumps will be transported
Swim Start in Palm
and be available from the Gear
Cove
Tent
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TRANSITION
How to Rack your Bike: Rack your bike by
the handlebars. On race morning you may
change your bike to be racked by the seat, front
TRANSITION TOURS wheel facing outward from the rack.
Tours will be held by Toby Coote in T1 and
Tammy Barker in T2 and take approximately Security: Security will be situated in and around
30 minutes. The tour will include: Transition overnight.
• Flow of transition Covers: No full bike covers will be allowed
• Entry/exit points for overnight racking. These will be removed and
• Suggested setup can be collected at Event Information (lost &
• Opportunity for Q&A found).
View the event schedule (pages 14-17) for times Note: No Helmets are to be left overnight as
and location. a compulsory helmet check is conducted on
race morning.
BIKE RACKING
View the event schedule (pages 14-17) for times
and location.
Prior to Entry:
• Attend Athlete Check-In
• Secure bike seat post sticker
Bike Checks:
• Conducted by Triathlon Australia upon entry
• You, the athlete are responsible for your bike
being in safe working order
• Inspectors will be checking for such thing as:
- End plugs on handle bars
- Tyres in reasonable condition
- Stripped cabling
- At least one water bottle cage
- Brakes in working order
- Compliance with IRONMAN Rules\
Bikes that are transported via the Bike Transfer
Service, will be racked on your numbered rack
space.
31TRANSITION
HELMET CHECK BIKE COLLECTION
Triathlon Australia officials will be conducting View the event schedule on pages 14-17 for
compulsory helmet checks as you enter the collection times. Ensure you are aware of the
Transition area. Please ensure you have your closing time as, after this time Transition will
helmet on and secured (with your helmet sticker become unsecure.
on the front of your helmet) prior to entering When collecting your bike, please ensure your
Transition. run transition bag is collected at the same time.
Your helmet may be placed either on your bike
or on the ground beside bike
Competitors are responsible for ensuring that
their bike helmet is in a safe working order, prior
to presenting them at Transition. See IRONMAN
Rules.
GEAR SET UP
All items required for your bike leg is required to
be placed in your transition bags. Your bike
transition bag may be handed in on Saturday
when you rack your bike or brought Sunday
morning. No other bags are to be used.
Please see more information on page 28
BIKE PUMPS
Bike pump drop off will be available on race
morning on your way to Swim Start and can be
collected post event from the gear tent. Please
ensure your bike pump is labelled using the
sticker within your race kit.
All bike pumps which aren’t collected during
collection times will be donated.
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AID STATIONS
PRE SWIM BIKE AID STATIONS
• Glasses drop table (collection at swim exit) In Australia we ride on the left-hand side of the
road and aid station and take-ups will normally
be with the left had.
TRANSITION AID STATION Aid Station Locations:
(Swim to Bike & Bike to Run) The Bike Course has 4 aid stations located
approximately 20km apart.
Will Offer:
• B1 – 18km, Wangetti
• Water
• B2 – 34.1km, Thala Beach
• Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime
• B3 – 56.4km, Ellis Beach
• Sunblock
• B4 – 70.7km – McGregor Road
• Toilets
Will offer:
AID STATION LAYOUT • Water
• Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime
• Body Science Clean Bar – Banana Bread,
Lemon Cashew, Choc Lamington
• Maurtens GEL 100 and GEL 100 CAF
• Vaseline
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Toilets
Process:
Slow down when entering a bike aid station, don’t
stop! If you do not require any product from a
bike aid station please stay to the right of the
roadway. There will be signs along the aid station
listing what is on offer. Volunteers will be also
calling out what they are offering. Please politely
advise the by calling out as per your needs.
Always be aware of other athletes when slowing
down and when continuing past the aid station
Bidon Discard
Please ensure bidons are discarded in Aid
Station Rubbish Zones only. Do not discard
anywhere else on course. Strict time penalties
will apply.
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AID STATIONS
RUN AID STATIONS Process:
Keep left when approaching a run aid station. If
The Run Course has 4 aid stations located
you do not require any product from a run aid
approximately 2km apart.
station, please stay to the right of the roadway.
• R1 – 1.5km / 6.3km / 12km / 16.8km, Hospital There will be signs along the aid station listing
• R2 – 3.1km / 4.7km / 13.6km / 15.2km, Lilly what is on offer. Athletes will collect their own
Street items from the aid station. Once items have been
• R3 – 7.9km / 10.2km / 18.4km / 20.7km , collected, please proceed to continue the race or
Shangri-La move aside to ensure no blocking of fellow
athletes.
• R4 – 8.8km / 19.3km, Hemmingway’s Brewery
DISCARD DROP ZONES
Will offer:
Please discard any unwanted items post the
• Water discard zone start sign and pre the discard zone
• Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime finish sign. Anything discarded outside this area
• Body Science Clean Bar – Banana Bread, will be penalised.
Lemon Cashew, Choc Lamington
• Maurtens GEL 100 and GEL 100 CAF
• Bananas
• Red bull will be supplied on course at aid
station 2 only and served in a diluted formula
of 50% Red Bull and 50% water
• Cola
• Vegemite
• ANZAC Biscuits
• Vaseline (situated in toilets)
• Sunscreen
• Insect Repellent
• Visibility Aids
• Toilets
AID STATION LAYOUT
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RACE DAY INFORMATION
CUT OFF TIMES CONTIGENCY PLAN
Both cumulative and intermediate cut off times If/when the contingency plan needs to be
for the swim, bike and run will be based on an implemented you will be notified by the Race
individuals swim start time. Below cut off times Director. This will be communicated by the event
provide absolute cut off locations and time of day app or by the commentator.
based on the predicted last starter at time of
publishing this document. These times will be RACE DAY SERVICES
adjusted and enforced per individual by the Race
Medical
Director on race day.
A first aid provider will be engaged to provide first
Swim – 1 hours 10mins from Athlete’s individual aid at all events operated by The IRONMAN
start time (times below based on last Athlete in Group.
water)
First aid will be positioned in a variety of
• 8:13am, Swim Exit
locations. The exact positions of first aid stations
can be viewed on the course maps. Athletes are
Bike – 5 hours from Athlete’s individual start responsible for any costs incurred as a result of a
time (times below based on last Athlete in water). medical incident, this includes but is not limited to
• 10:53am, Veivers Road, Palm Cove ambulance transfers, hospital stays, specialist
treatment; it is therefore strongly advised that all
Any cyclists unable to reach this cut-off will be
athletes hold adequate personal insurance.
collected by event SAG Wagons.
Australian residents are recommended to hold
Any remaining team runners in Transition 2 will valid private health insurance (inclusive of
be sent out onto the HOKA One One Run Course ambulance cover) whilst international athletes
at this time and the team will be classified as a are strongly advised to have adequate travel or
Did Not Finish (DNF) personal insurance that will provide coverage for
participation in an IRONMAN Group
Run – 8 hours from Athlete’s individual start event. Athletes are responsible for
time (times below based on last Athlete in water) understanding the terms and conditions of
insurances held.
Should an athlete be unable to reach one of SAG wagon
these cut off times, they will no longer be able to The SAG Wagon will collect athletes who are
continue racing. Race results will be classified as unable to complete the event or are unable to
a Did Not Finish (DNF). Event Personnel will finish within the course cut-off time. Collected
assist in transporting the athlete back to the athletes will be transported back to the event
event precinct via sag wagons. venue.
In addition to the above cut off times, athletes Should you require a SAG Wagon at any time,
may be cut-off at any time based on the Race please wave down a motorbike official and they
Directors discretion and judgement. Reasons for will contact IRONMAN for SAG Wagon
this may include, but are not limited to; medical, deployment. Alternatively advise volunteers at
contingency, logistical and or race rule violations. the Nearest aid station.
In the situation of one or more legs (swim, bike,
run) being modified under contingency scenarios Please Note: delays in SAG Wagon transport
are expected. To assist with a prompt response,
The Race Director also reserves the right to please do not move from your reported location
announce new cut off times. once a SAG Wagon has been requested as this
could affect their ability to locate and transport
you.
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RACE DAY INFORMATION
FINISH LINE PHOTO
FinisherPix is the official event photographer.
RESULTS
How to Get your Best Photos:
Results can be viewed at the following locations:
• Ensure your helmet sticker visible on the
• IRONMAN Oceania App
FRONT of your bike helmet.
https://www.ironman.com/im703-cairns-
• Keep your race bib number visible on the supporters
FRONT of your body during the run and whilst
• https://www.ironman.com/im703-cairns
entering the finish line.
• Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish • Finishers Certificate –
line! Don’t worry about touching your watch, www.multisportaustralia.com.au
the timing company will ensure an accurate
record of your achievement.
No access to online services? Visit our Event
• Smile and have your photo taken with your Information who can assist.
finisher medal and towel at the photo wall
available within recovery MEDAL ENGRAVING
Your personal race photos will be available within Medal engraving is available at the Official
24-48hrs after the race at www.finisherpix.com. IRONMAN Merchandise store. View the event
schedule (pages 14-17) for times. And location.
RECOVERY PROCESS & AREA The process takes anywhere from 5 to 25
After passing the finish line arch, you will collect minutes. Please note all medals must be dropped
your finishers medal and towel. off and collected to the Official IRONMAN
Merchandise Store. No medals will be posted.
You will then following the recovery process and
have the below available to you: LOST & FOUND PROPERTY
• Timing chip removal Any lost or found property that is handed in will
• Recovery food/drink be taken to the Event Information. You can lodge
your own lost items here:
• Medical support (if required)
• Street gear bag, bike pump & bike transition
bag collection
• Official finisher photo by FinisherPix
Important: before exiting, please ensure all
relevant nutrition and personal items have been
collected. There is a no re-entry policy so make
sure you are comfortable before you exit.
THE POST FINISH RECOVERY AREA WILL
OFFER:
• Water Alternatively view the event schedule (pages 14-
• Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime 17) for times and location.
• Cola Please note: that no responsibility or liability is
• Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Brews taken by the Race Organisers for lost property.
• Fruit All lost property will be held for 30days post
• Red Bull event. After this time all left over items will be
donated to charity. For any enquiries after the
event please contact IRONMAN on 1300 761 384
or cairns@ironman.com
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ROKA
SWIM COURSE 1.9km
Cut off – 1 hours 10mins from athlete’s WETSUIT RUILING
individuals start time (times below based on last
athlete in water)
Above
16°C to
WARM UP SWIM 26°C
26°C
Age Group Athletes: Swim warm up area is Non-
wetsuit Below
located north of swim start, next to your Wetsuit
Swim 16°C
designated swim start zones. When asked to Optional
exit the water, please listen to IROMAN Staff at Wetsuit
swim start area. Mandatory
View the event schedule (pages 14-17) for start
times.
PARATRIATHLETE SWIM START This event is being held outside of ‘stinger
season’ but it is strongly recommended by local
Paratriathletes will be communicated to by the
experts from James Cook University that full
Race Director of their start time and process. wetsuits or full tri-suits be worn during the swim.
If you are a Paratriathlete and require support,
please contact us at cairns@ironman.com or on
Due to the expected water temperature and the
1300 761 384. current Triathlon Australia temperature cut-off for
the use of wetsuits, approval has been granted
ROLLING START by Triathlon Australia to increase the temperature
View the Event Schedule (pages 14-17) for start cut-off for athlete safety.
times.
If the water temperature is not greater than 26
For Age Group Athletes, the race start will be a degrees Celsius wetsuits are optional. If the
Rolling Swim Start. Athletes are to self-seed water temperature is greater than 26 degrees
themselves into Start Zones prior to race start. Celsius, the use of wetsuits will most likely be
banned, but this will be confirmed by the Medical
Four different Start Zones are available, Director.
depending on an Athlete’s expected swim time:
A provisional wetsuit ruling will be posted at
• Zone 1. Under 35 minutes
Athlete Check-In and Event Information on
• Zone 2. Between 35 - 40 minutes Saturday from 11am. The official wetsuit ruling
• Zone 3. Between 40 – 46 minutes will be announced race morning by the
• Zone 4. Between 46 minutes - 1hr 10minutes commentary team.
GLASSES DROP/COLLECTION
Zone signage displayed within the Swim Start
area. To access the Start Zones, Athletes will A glasses drop & collection point will be available
need to follow the directional signage and at the swim start/swim exit. Please ensure your
instructions of Event Staff. glasses are labeled with your race number prior
to drop off. Where possible drop your glasses at
At the official start time, the Rolling Start will the swim exit collection point. If unable to, a drop
begin with Athletes being released in intervals off point will be available at swim start.
across the start line and timing mat.
As you cross the start, your timing chip will
activate, and your individual time will start. The
rolling start will continue from Zone 1 to Zone 4
until all athletes have crossed the timing mat and
begun the race. 42ROKA
SWIM COURSE 1.9km
SWIM SAFETY COURSE MAP
Water safety personnel from Surf Life Saving
North Queensland will be located on the water
during the swim. They will have relevant
equipment and are there to support you should
you require.
At any time should you require the assistance of
water safety please raise one arm into the air and
they will come to your aid. Should at any point in
time you decide to abandon the swim, you will be
taken to one of the swim extraction points. At this
point in time, if required you will be checked over
by medical and your timing band removed. If your
timing band has been removed, do not attempt to
re-enter the race.
COURSE
This year's swim course will be a 1 lap course.
70.3 Athletes will start before IRONMAN athletes.
SWIM CAPS
All Roka swim caps provided will be latex based.
In the case you are allergic, please contact us at
cairns@ironman.com or via phone 1300 761 384.
Click here to view Age Group swim cap colours.
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VENTUM
BIKE COURSE 90km
Cut off – 5 hours from athlete’s individuals start COURSE MAP
time (times below based on last athlete in water)
TRAFFIC
Event vehicle and personal vehicles/motorbikes
will be out on course during the event.
COURSE
This year’s Ventum bike course will require
IRONMAN Athletes to complete 1 lap of the
northern section of the course (between the
Southern turnaround point at Palm Cove and the
Northern turnaround point at Port Douglas). After
leaving Palm Cove, turn left onto the Captain
Cook Highway before doing a quick turn and
heading back north towards Port Douglas.
Follow along the highway to the northern turn
around. After reaching the northern turn around,
you will return south back to Palm Cove. Upon
reaching the southern turn around point, 70.3
athletes will continue riding through to Transition
2 in Cairns.
BIKE COURSE SIGNAGE
At all times, please be aware of the signage on
your course. The IRONMAN Cairns course will
cover a lot of the same area. Please make sure
you are following the signs that refer to ‘70.3’.
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HOKA ONE ONE
RUN COURSE 21.1km
Cut off – 8 hours from Athlete’s individuals start COURSE MAP
time (times below based on last Athlete in water)
COURSE
The 2021 course will be run in a clockwise
direction after exiting Transition 2. To commence
the first of 2 laps, athletes will run along the
Esplanade in a northerly direction, heading out to
the Airport Ave turn around before returning to
the Cairns CBD area. From here runners will run
up the Sailfish Quay taking in the breathtaking
ocean views before continue along the boardwalk
past the Ports North Marina, Cruise Liner
Terminal and Hemmingway’s Brewery. Runners
then proceed back past the finish line venue and
Esplanade Lagoon. Once at the Lagoon,
athletes will run towards Transition 2 where their
second lap will begin.
LAPS
Athletes will be required to complete two laps of
the run course. Lap bands will not be provided.
Athletes are responsible for keeping track of their
own laps while out on the run course.
LAP SIGNAGE
Please follow course directional signage and lap
start signage while out on the run course.
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PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS TRICLUB AWARDS
All awards will be available for collection at Event The top 3 TriClubs overall of the day will be
Information. If you are receiving an award, you awarded. For more information on the TriClub
will receive a text. Please wait until notified until Awards and program visit here.
you collect. Please ensure your mobile is correct
in your ACTIVE Profile to ensure you will receive All awards will be available for collection at Event
notification. Information, please wait until collected notified to
collect.
• Age Group - each age group will be awarded
1st- 3rd place trophies.
• Relay Teams - each category will be awarded
1st- 3rd place trophies.
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