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ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE
EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 8TH MARCH 12:50pm 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Elite Transition,
World Cup Athlete Line Up & Beach Tce
Time Event Venue
Introduction - Elite Women
5:00pm - 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon The Mantra Room, 1:00pm 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Mooloolaba Beach
6:00pm World Cup Check In Mantra World Cup Race Start - Elite
6:00pm - 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon The Mantra Room, Women
6:30pm World Cup Elite Athlete Mantra 1:30pm- 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Athlete Lounge,
Briefing 2:30pm World Cup Athlete Lounge Beach Tce
FRIDAY 9th MARCH Open
Time Event Venue 2:00pm - Mooloolaba Tri Transition The Wharf Carpark,
3:00pm Tour 2 Parkyn Pde
12:00- Mooloolaba Triathlon Beach Terrace 2:00pm- 2018 Mooloolaba ITU World Elite Transition,
7:00pm Information Booth 2:45pm Cup Transition Open – Elite Beach Tce
1:00 - 2018 Mooloolaba ITU World Main Beach, Men
2:00pm Cup Swim Familiarisation Mooloolaba 2:00pm- 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Mooloolaba Beach
2:00- Mooloolaba Sport & Lifestyle Beach Terrace 2:45pm World Cup Swim Warm Up -
6:00pm Expo Elite Men
2:00- Mooloolaba Triathlon Check In The Mantra Room, 2:15pm 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Main Stage,
7:00pm Mantra World Cup Medal Ceremony - Mooloolaba
5:00- Mooloolaba Twilight 5km Run Mooloolaba Esp, Elite Women Esplanade
6:00pm Check In near Surf Club 2:50pm 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Elite Transition,
6:30pm Mooloolaba Twilight 5km Run Mooloolaba World Cup Athlete Line Up & Beach Tce
RACE START Esplanade Introduction - Elite Men
7:00pm Mooloolaba Twilight 5km Run Mooloolaba 3:00pm 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Mooloolaba Beach
Presentations Esplanade World Cup Race Start - Elite
SATURDAY 10th MARCH Men
Time Event Venue 4:00pm - Mooloolaba Tri Transition The Wharf Carpark,
5:00pm Tour 3 Parkyn Pde
6:30- Mooloolaba Superkidz & Charles Clarke Park, 4:10pm 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Main Stage,
7:30am Special Triathlon Check-In River Esp World Cup Medal Ceremony - Mooloolaba
8:00am Mooloolaba Superkidz & Special Charles Clarke Park, Elite Men Esplanade
Triathlon EVENT START River Esp SUNDAY 11th MARCH
8:00am - Event Shuttle Service - Lady Mooloolaba
5:30pm Musgrave Drive, Mountain Time Event Venue
Creek - Festival Village 4:30am- Transition Help Desk The Wharf Carpark,
8:00am- Mooloolaba Triathlon Beach Terrace 11:30am Parkyn Pde
4:30pm Information Booth (Beach 5:00am- Gear Tent Open Arthur Parkyn Park
Terrace) 2:00pm
8:30- Mooloolaba Ocean Swim Mooloolaba Esp, 4:30am - Event Shuttle Service - Lady Mooloolaba
9:30am Check-In near Mooloolaba 5:30pm Musgrave Drive, Mountain
Surf Club Creek - Festival Village
9:00am- Mooloolaba Sport and Lifestyle Beach Terrace 5:00am- Mooloolaba Triathlon Beach Terrace
5:00pm Expo 1:30pm Information Booth
10:00am Mooloolaba Ocean Swim RACE Main Beach, 5:15- Individual Transition Open The Wharf Carpark,
START Mooloolaba 6:20am Parkyn Pde
11:00am- Mooloolaba Triathlon Bike The Wharf Carpark, 5:15- Teams Transition Open The Wharf Carpark,
4:30pm Check-In – Age Group & Teams Parkyn Pde 11:15am Parkyn Pde
(ALL BIKES MUST BE RACKED 6:35am Mooloolaba Triathlon - Age Main Beach,
TODAY) Group RACE START Mooloolaba
11:00am Mooloolaba Ocean Swim Mooloolaba SLSC 8:00am- Mooloolaba Sport and Lifestyle Beach Terrace
Presentations Beachside Lawn 1:00pm Expo
11:30am- Mooloolaba Triathlon Check In The Mantra Room, 8:25am Mooloolaba Triathlon Teams Main Beach,
4:00pm Mantra RACE START Mooloolaba
11:30am- 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Athlete Lounge, 11:00am- Transition Open for Bike The Wharf Carpark,
12:30pm World Cup Athlete Lounge Beach Tce 2:00pm CHECKOUT - Individuals Parkyn Pde
Open 11:25am- Transition Open for Bike The Wharf Carpark,
12:00pm- Mooloolaba Tri Transition The Wharf Carpark, 2:00pm CHECKOUT - Teams Parkyn Pde
1:00pm Tour 1 Parkyn Pde 2:30pm Mooloolaba Triathlon The Dock, The
12:00pm- 2018 Mooloolaba ITU World Elite Transition, Presentation Ceremony Wharf Precinct,
12:45pm Cup Transition Open – Elite Beach Tce Parkyn Pde
Women 5:00pm till Tri After Party The Wharf Precinct,
12:00pm- 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon Mooloolaba Beach late Parkyn Pde
12:45pm World Cup Swim Warm Up - * Timetable subject to change
Elite Women
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Just the place
to achieve your
personal best
Queensland’s balmy weather and spectacular outdoor courses have made it a mainstay of the
international endurance event circuit. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, budding amateur or just
starting out, Queensland’s 2018 program is packed with opportunities to achieve a personal best.
And with many courses doubling as Commonwealth Games race circuits, you’ll be following
in the footsteps of the world’s most elite athletes.
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20 – 22 Jul 2018
6 – 11 Jun 2018
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QUEENSLAND
Runaway Noosa Gold Coast
Townsville
Marathon Marathon
Triathlon Festival
26 May 2018 30 Jun – 1 Jul 2018
17 – 19 Aug 2018
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PRE-RACE INFORMATION
CHECK-IN ID WRISTBAND
WHEN Your wristband will be secured to your wrist at Check-In.
This band will identify you as an official race competitor
Friday 9 March 2:00pm to 7:00pm and must be worn at all times. The wrist band is your
Saturday 10 March 11:30am to 4:00pm means of access into transition over the weekend. You
will not be able to remove your bike and / or gear from
All Race Kits must be picked up by 4:00pm Saturday 10 the transition area without your wristband secured to
March. If you do not check-in during these designated your wrist.
check-in times you will not be able to race. We cannot
take responsibility for late arrivals so allow extra time Individual Wristbands = YELLOW
when making travel arrangements. Team Wristbands = LIGHT BLUE
WHERE If you present a broken wristband, you will need to show
ID at Information in order to collect a new wristband. This
Mantra Mooloolaba, 7 Venning St, Mooloolaba is to ensure the safety of your belongings and ensure we
know who is on all course at all times.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
TIMING
Photo ID (Drivers Licence or Passport)
Your timing chip will be included in your Race Kit that you
You must pick up YOUR Race Kit at Check-in, no one else
will receive at Check-In.
can do this for you. Please note it is illegal for someone
else to compete under your name or for you to compete Timing Chips must be worn on the LEFT ankle. On race
under someone else’s name, this may result in suspension morning you must wear your timing chip to enter the
from your State Triathlon Association and banning of both Swim Start Pen. Timing results will include swim split,
parties from future IRONMAN Oceania / Multisport Tri bike split, run split and finish time – overall and category
races. results.
When checking in please DO NOT take your bike into the If you do not start the race or pull out of the race for any
Mantra Reception or Check-In queue as this congests the reason you must return the timing chip to Information or
area. Please use the bike rack facility available in the return it to a race official. If your timing chip is not
Festival Village, Beach Tce. returned or it is lost, you will be charged $150 for a
replacement.
Teams Check-In; It is only necessary for one team
member to check-in for their team; however they must TEAMS – TIMING INFO
be able to pass on the team kit to the other team
members before the race start. A team member must The swimmer, cyclist and runner must wear the timing
rack the team bike during racking times on Saturday. The chip. The swimmer must transfer the chip to the cyclist
team member checking in must be registered in our and the cyclist must transfer the chip to the runner within
system. transition. The runner then wears it from the time they
leave transition until they cross the finish line.
YOUR RACE KIT INCLUDES NO TIMING CHIP = NO TIME
• Race Bib Number (to be worn on the run) COMPULSORY BIKE CHECK IN
• Bike Seat Post Number Sticker
• Helmet Number Sticker WHEN
• Number Tattoo (individual athletes and team runner
only) Saturday, 11 March – 11:00am to 4:30pm
• Category Tattoo (individual athletes only)
• ID Wristband (Teams will receive 3 wristbands, 1 for WHERE
each team member)
The Wharf Carpark, Mooloolaba. You must check in at
• Timing Chip
Mantra Mooloolaba prior to checking in your bike.
• Coloured Swim Cap
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PRE-RACE DAY INFORMATION
BIKE TRANSITION ACCESS PRE-RACE TRAINING
Your bike must display your seat post sticker, and you When you are on the road cycling or running, remember
must be wearing your corresponding numbers ID the rules of the road. Do not ride two abreast on narrow
wristband found in your Race Kit. If you do not have road sections and obey all traffic rules. Being a
either of these you will not be allowed into transition. competitor does not exempt you from the law. Be
courteous to motorists. Wearing your helmet whilst
Your bike will be visually inspected by a Triathlon Australia cycling is compulsory in Queensland and Police can issue
official. This is not a guarantee of safety. Competitors are on the spot fines for breach of this law. Make sure you
responsible for their bikes being in safe working order. lock your bike whenever you leave it.
You should ensure your bike, as well as your helmet, is in
safe working order before presenting to transition. MEDICAL INFO
Security will be on patrol on Saturday night and Sunday It is strongly advised that you take out personal medical
morning, although lock and chain is recommended – insurance for the duration of your stay, especially
remember to bring the key on race morning. Memorise international competitors. Under the Australian Health
the position of your bike in transition. The end of the act, non-Australians are not covered financially for
racks will be numbered. personal injury. If you do have an accident you must pay
for your own medical expenses. Therefore it is essential
TECHNICAL SUPPORT for you to obtain adequate personal medical insurance.
Cyclezone Mooloolaba will be on site at the Mooloolaba TEAM CHANGES
Sport & Lifestyle Expo Friday and Saturday for all bike
mechanic services. A limited ‘emergency service’ will be We must ensure that all the athletes competing on the
at the transition on Saturday between 11am – 4:30pm day are registering in our entry system. Team changes
and Sunday from 4:30am – 6am for Individuals, and can be made by emailing mooloolabatri@ironman.com
5:00am – 9:30am for Teams if you require assistance. until 5pm Sunday, 4 March. Once Check-In opens you will
need to complete team changes at the Team Changes
Desk.
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RACE DAY INFORMATION
TRANSITION AREA ATHLETE RACE BIB NUMBER
Transition is divided into two divisions as per the Wearing your race bib number is COMPULSORY for the
Transition Area map – Individuals and Teams. Your colour RUN leg for individual & team competitors. Your number
coded ID wristband will allow you access into your must be clearly visible. You must not fold, cut or
respective area. You are only allowed in your specific manipulate your race number in any way. In the Team
transition area. triathlon only the runner is required to wear the Race Bib
Number and the tattoo; Cyclists have the Bike and Helmet
Individual Wristbands = YELLOW Stickers; and Swimmers their Swim Cap. All athletes have
Team Wristbands = LIGHT BLUE their Athlete Wristband.
Please have your helmet on and done up before you enter Athlete Number Tattoo (individuals and team runner only)
transition so it can be checked by Triathlon Australia and Category Tattoo (individuals only). Wearing your race
Officials. Ensure your helmet sticker is on the front of number tattoo and category tattoo is COMPULSORY for
your helmet. Wind trainers are NOT allowed in transition. the entire race. Your number must be displayed on your
right bicep. Your category letter tattoo must be displayed
on your left calf. The tattoos can be easily applied by
INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION
peeling off the plastic, placing the number face-down on
The individual transition area will be open from 5:15am – your body, firmly pressing the paper side with a damp
6:20am on Sunday morning. All individual competitors cloth or sponge, holding for 60 seconds and gently peel
must be out of transition by 6:20am. back the paper.
TEAMS TRANSITION GEAR TENT
TRANSITION ACCESS The Gear Tent will be located in Arthur Parkyn Park,
5:15am – enter Individual Transition via The Wharf Parkyn Parade just south of the Surf Lifesaving Saving
Carpark. Club. It will be open from 5:00am – 2:00pm on race day.
This facility is provided because bags are not allowed to
ACCESS DURING INDIVIDUAL SWIM STARTS be stored in the transition area. Please attach the gear
From 6:15am – enter Teams Transition via The Wharf bag number label from your race kit to your bag before
Carpark. checking it into the gear drop area. Please note that no
responsibility or liability is taken by IRONMAN.
ACCESS FOR TEAM CYCLISTS ONLY
7:45am – only team cyclists must remain in the team All large pumps will be stored separately to your bag.
transition area from 7:45am. Team runners will have Please use the pump label from your race kit to number
access to transition once all the bikes have exited your pump.
transition and are on the bike course. We must ensure
Teams Transition is as clear as possible during race times Any gear left behind will be taken to IRONMAN office in
for the safety of all competitors. Noosaville – 1300 761 384.
• All team members must have their ID wristband on to AID STATION / HYDRATION
access transition area, where the team changeover
will happen. There will be 2 aid stations on the run course. Katoa St
• Team swimmers must not remove the timing band and Bukatilla St will service both inbound and outbound
until within the transition area. runners. Both Aid Stations will have water available, with
• The team cyclist must remain in their position in Bukatilla St also stocking electrolyte.
transition with their bike racked until the swimmer
has tagged the cyclist and the cyclist has the timing
chip secure around their LEFT ankle.
• Once returned to transition the team cyclist must
rack their bike before the timing band can be
exchanged to the runner for them to commence the
run leg. Team runners must wait in the team cyclist’s
bike race position. Remember to take the timing
band off the cyclist and secure it to your ankle before
exiting transition.
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POST-RACE INFORMATION
RECOVERY AREA Medals will be awarded to 1st – 3rd in each individual and
team category.
As you cross the finish line you will be directed through to
OPEN ELITE PRIZE MONEY
the recovery area. Volunteers will be on hand to help take
off your timing chip (any unreturned timing chips will be PLACE MEN WOMEN
charged at $150 per chip).
1st $1,250 $1,250
There will be medical personnel available if you require
treatment otherwise you will be able to proceed to the 2nd $750 $750
recovery area where there will be water, electrolyte and
3rd $500 $500
fruit available. This is an athlete only area and family
members will need to wait outside of the recovery area
for the athletes.
OPEN TEAMS PRIZE MONEY
MASSAGE AREA PLACE MEN WOMEN MIXED
Trained massage therapists will be on hand to provide a 1st $500 $500 $500
massage treatment for $1.00 / minute paid direct to the
therapist. Massage is available on Friday 12pm – 6pm, 2nd $300 $300 $300
Saturday 7am – 5pm and Sunday 8am - 2pm. Bookings
3rd $200 $200 $200
can be made online through our website or alternatively
you can visit the Massage Area during the event weekend
to book in. The Massage Area is located at the far end of
the Recovery along Mooloolaba Esplanade. If you are a place-getter in your category and are unable
to stay for presentations, you will need to contact the
BIKE CHECK-OUT IRONMAN office within two weeks of the event to arrange
collection of your medal. You will be able to collect your
Individual 11:00am – 2:00pm prize from the IRONMAN office or alternatively have your
Team 11:25am – 2:00pm medal posted to you, at your expense.
Please ensure you have your ID wristband on to verify
your race number to your bike number. Transition will be JUNIOR ATHLETE BURSARY
unsecure from 2:00pm. Any bikes left in transition after
In memory of Luke Matthew Harrop, IRONMAN Oceania
this time is at your own risk.
will award the following Junior Athlete Development
RESULTS bursary to one male and one female U23 athlete. Eligible
athletes accumulate points across the Noosa Triathlon,
Results will be on the Mooloolaba Triathlon website by Mooloolaba Triathlon and the Gold Coast Triathlon. The
Sunday evening at www.mooloolabatri.com eligible male and female athletes with the highest
accumulated points will receive a cash grant of $3,000 to
RACE PHOTOS provide funding for them to progress their development
in the sport. The Mooloolaba Triathlon is the final event
Official photographer Finisher Pix will be on course and at and the Bursary will be awarded during presentations.
the 2018 Mooloolaba Triathlon Finish. Remember to
have your race number displayed properly at the front for LOST PROPERTY
easy identification. Photos will be available from
www.finisherpix.com. Simply browse through the Any lost property that is handed in will be taken to
thumbnails and purchase any shots of yourself, friends or Information on Beach Terrace. Please note that no
family. responsibility or liability is taken by the Race Organisers
for lost property. Enquiries post event to 1300 761 384 or
AWARDS CEREMONY AND PRIZES email mooloolabatri@ironman.com
The Presentation Ceremony will be held at 2:30pm at The
Dock, Mooloolaba, in the Wharf Precinct.
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CUT OFF TIMES
All competitors must be finished by 12:30pm. Cut off SWIM RULES
times are subject to change.
See full rules at www.triathon.org.au
SWIM
• All competitors must wear the official event swim cap
Athletes must complete the swim by 9:30am, 55 minutes that has been provided in your race kit. Check your
after the last schedule team wave start at 8:35am (final cap colour is correct with your Wave Start.
wave start as per website). Any remaining team cyclist in • Any other swim equipment is prohibited, including
transition will be sent out onto the bike course at the iPods/MP3 players, gloves or socks (including but not
time. All swimmers will receive a finish time. limited to compression socks).
• Do not discard your swim cap on the course. This is
BIKE considered littering and will result in a penalty. It
should be placed in transition with your gear.
All cyclists must be off the Sunshine Motorway by
11:10am and complete the cycle by 11:25am. Any cyclists SPEED SUITS
unable to reach this cut off will be removed from the
course and collected by event SAG wagons. Any A competitor may wear a speed suit at any time during an
remaining team runners in transition will be sent out onto event. Please note the Triathlon Australia definition of a
the run course at this time. speed suit. A speed suit must be comprised of 100%
textile material such as nylon or lycra and must not
RUN include rubberized material such as polyutherane or
neoprene. The speed suit may contain a zipper.
All runners are required to be off the course by 12:30pm.
Every endeavour will be made to allow you to run to the WETSUITS
finish line however you may be asked to move onto the
footpath in order to allow the scheduled reopening of For Open Elite competitor’s wetsuits will be allowed if the
roads. water temperature is below 20 degrees Celsius.
If you believe that these cut off times may be a problem For Age Group competitor’s wetsuits will be allowed if the
please call our office on 1300 761 384 to discuss. water temp is below 22 degrees Celsius.
The wetsuit thickness must not exceed 5mm for all
competitors.
SWIM COURSE
A provisional wetsuit ruling will be posted at Check-In and
SWIM COURSE MAP CLICK HERE Information on Saturday at 11am.
The Mooloolaba Swim is a 1500m ‘M’ shaped swim
course and starts 800m south of ‘Loo with a View’ so
please allow 15 minutes to walk to the start. Competitors
and athletes are asked to keep the swim start area clear.
Swim warm-up if required must take place off to the right
of the swim course.
All competitors must be at the swim marshalling area 15
minutes prior to their wave start. Competitors must pass
through the timing chip activation point to receive an
official race time. You must follow the swim buoys
precisely; any short cuts will result in disqualification. If
for any reason during your swim you do not feel
comfortable completing the swim leg please maintain
your position and signal your nearest surf lifesaving board
paddler to assist you.
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www.wharfmooloolaba.com.auCOURSE INFORMATION
BIKE COURSE penalty. The blue card time penalty is 3 minutes. Once a
competitor has been passed, they must immediately
BIKE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE commence to drop back out of the draft zone of the
forward competitor before attempting to re-pass.
It is a 40km Bike out and back course with one climb out
to the motorway and then a very slick, fast, flat course. ILLEGAL PASS
The course may be influenced by winds. It is 20km to the
turnaround point and return to transition. Take caution A competitor passing on the inside (left hand side) of
as you approach transition area as it changes to single file. another competitor will receive an Illegal pass penalty.
BIKE RULES PENALTY BOX LOCATIONS
See full rules at www.triathlon.org.au • Bike Turnaround
• Mooloolaba Road at Tantula Rd West intersection
• Your helmet must remain securely fastened at all inbound only (at top of Buderim Ave off-ramp
times while you are on the cycle course. This includes inbound).
any time you stop on the side of the road, for
example for mechanical repairs. LITTER ZONE
• Competitors must cycle with appropriate footwear.
There will be a designated litter zone on the bike course
• You must obey road rules. Do not pass on the left or
where you will be able to dispose of litter without being
cross centre lines.
penalised. The Litter Zone will be located 50m on either
• A competitor must mount and dismount the bicycle
side of the turnaround on Sunshine Coast Motorway. If
at the respective designated mounting and
you do not follow these rules you will be penalised with a
dismounting zones.
Stop/Start penalty on the bike.
• A competitor must at all times rack his/her own
bicycle only at their designated bicycle rack location
and leave it in stable position.
• A competitor must at all times place all their RUN COURSE
equipment at their designated bicycle rack location.
RUN COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
• A competitor must not wear, use or carry items
deemed to be a hazard to self or others. Electronic The Run Course is a two lap course in a clockwise
and entertainment devices such as but not limited to direction. Exit transition through the run chute which is
mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players or 2 way located on Brisbane Rd (same as the swim entry chute).
communication devices are not allowed.
• Any blatant drafting will be penalised. RUN RULES
See full rules at www.triathlon.org.au
BLOCKING
• A competitor may not crawl.
A competitor who has completed a pass and is not
• Athletes may not run with a bare torso or without
passing another competitor or motorcycle or vehicle and
shoes on any part of the run course of an event.
who fails to move safely and immediately to the left of
• A competitor must clearly display the race number on
the cycle lane will receive a Yellow Card and must proceed
their front at all times on the run course.
to the next penalty box to serve their Stop/Start Penalty.
• A competitor must not wear, use or carry items
DRAFTING deemed to be a hazard to self or others e.g. a hard
cast, jewellery, glass/metal containers or electronic
DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE MOOLOOLABA and entertainment devices such as mobile phones,
TRIATHON. Experienced Technical Officials will be on the iPods, or other devices.
course and will issue Blue cards to offenders. • You will not be able to discard any litter at the
designated Aid Stations.
The draft zone is 10m. When passing a forward
competitor or motorcycle, the rear competitor is allowed
a maximum of 20 seconds to pass through the 10m draft
zone. Failure to observe this may result in a drafting
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SPECTATOR INFORMATION PARKING/TRANSPORT
DO NOT ride or run beside a competitor on any part of As transition is located on one of the main parking areas
the course as it will result in the competitor being of Mooloolaba, parking close to the event area is limited,
disqualified so please allow plenty of time. Please be aware all
parking regulations will still apply throughout the Festival.
DO NOT use permanent paint or crayon for graffiti on any
Refer to council parking signs for more details.
road. Chalk is acceptable but where paint is identified to
a competitor, that competitor will be disqualified. There are limited designated all day parking areas
available throughout the festival precinct. Please follow
DO make sure your competitor has read and knows the
Triathlon Rules pertaining to this race, and has thoroughly the advertised parking signs. Mooloolaba Triathlon staff
read this booklet. or volunteers will be directing drivers toward these
carparks from Saturday afternoon onwards.
DO make sure you download the Mooloolaba Triathlon
Mooloolaba Primary School (via Venning St) will provide
App for detailed event information and tracking the
athletes you are supporting. $10.00 all day car parking within walking distance of the
festival venue. All funds raised go to Mooloolaba Primary
DO make sure your competitor has all necessary School. Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am –
equipment on race morning including timing chip and bib 5:00pm, Sunday 4:15am – 2:00pm.
number.
SHUTTLE BUS
INFORMATION
SATURDAY 11 MARCH
The main Information will be located on Beach Terrace.
Friday 12:00pm – 7:00pm START STOP LOCATION
Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm 8:00am 5:30pm Mountain Creek
Sunday 5:00am – 2:00pm. State High School to
On Sunday there will be an additional help desk located in River Esp.
Transition, Brisbane Road Carpark to assist with athlete SUNDAY 12 MARCH
enquiries. Sunday 4:30am – 11:30am.
START STOP LOCATION
Information will have maps, competitor list, event
program, transport info, wave starts and all other 4:30am 5:30pm Mountain Creek
information covering the event. State High School to
River Esp.
MOOLOOLABA SPORT & LIFESTYLE
EXPO
The Mooloolaba Sport and Lifestyle Expo is back as part of
the 2018 Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival. Once again the
Sport and Lifestyle Expo will be situated at the iconic
Beach Terrace location with stands lining the track. There
will be over 20 exhibitors and some great merchandise for
sale.
Trading times
Friday 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 1:00pm.
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