EVENT INFORMATION Gold Coast 18 February, 2018 Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, Runaway Bay

EVENT INFORMATION Gold Coast 18 February, 2018 Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, Runaway Bay

TRIATHLON PINK SWIM CYCLE RUN ULTRA LONG DISTANCE AND LAPS MEDIUM SHORT KIDS 10-13 KIDS 7-9 600m 2 laps 300m 200m 100m 100m 50m 16km 8 laps 8km 4 laps 6km 3 laps 4km 2 laps 4km 2 laps 2km 6km 6 laps 3km 3lap 2km 2 laps 1km 1km 500m FUN RUN PINK 6km 6 laps 3km 3 lap Kids 1km ** Please ensure you check the course maps and lap information on the information board on race morning for any last minute course changes

EVENT TIMETABLE EVENT TIMETABLE SATURDAY 17 th February TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 2:00PM Registration Opens (all events) Registration Tent 3:00PM Tips and Tricks Meet at Finish Line 4:00PM Registration Closed (all events) Registration Tent SUNDAY 18 th February TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 6:00AM Registration Opens (all events) Registration Tent 6:00AM Transition Opens (all events) Transition Area 6:45AM Kids 7-9 Transition Closed Transition Area 6:50AM Kids 7-9yrs Course Briefing Pool Area 7:00AM Kids 7-9yrs Triathlon Start Pool Area 7:05AM Ultra Transition closed Transition Closed 7:10AM Ultra Course Briefing Pool Area 7:20AM Ultra Course Start Fun Run Start 7:20AM Fun Run Briefing Pool Area 7:30AM 1km Fun Run Start Fun Run Start 7:40AM 3 & 6km Fun Run Start Fun Run Start 7:45AM Long Course Transition closed Transition Area 7:50AM Long Course Briefing Pool Area 8:00AM Long Course Start Pool Area 8:15AM Medium Course Transition Closed Transition Area 8:20AM Medium Course Briefing Pool Area 8:30AM Medium Course Start Pool Area 8:45AM Short Course & Kids 10-13 Transition closed Transition Area 8:50AM Short Course & Kids 10-13 Briefing Pool Area 9:00AM Short Course Start Pool Area 9:05AM Kids 10-13yrs Start Pool Area 10:00AM Random Prize Draws & Presentation Finish Area Please note that registration closes 20 minutes before the start time of your event. Times subject to change

RACE INFORMATION RACE NUMBERS & EVENT INFORMATION will be emailed out during event week (normally sent out Thursday). Please ensure you have liked us on Facebook to ensure you get the latest information. GETTING TO THE VENUE AND PARKING: The Venue is located at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre. Access to this location can be made via Sports Drive off Morala Ave. For Parking details please see Map below. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY is provided at each event weekend - photos will be uploaded to Facebook on Tuesday or Wednesday following the race. Whilst we endeavour to capture an image of everyone participating, unfortunately this is not always possible. EVENT CHECK IN is in the tent on the Main playing Field at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre. When coming to registration please ensure you have your Race Number printed out or open on your phone. If you haven t received this in race week, please check the alphabetical list on the Event Information board on site. Registration also hosts the event Help Desk for any questions you may have. COURSE MAPS AND LAPS it is the responsibility of the participant to know the full triathlon course and laps for each leg. View the distance and laps on page 3 of this event brief and be sure to check out the maps on the pages that follow. This information will also be posted on the Event Information board at the venue during the event weekend. WHAT TO BRING SWIM Goggles Cap (provided in race kit) suit / Tri Suit / Pink gear! BIKE Bike (any functional bike will do!) Bike shoes or running shoes Helmet Drink bottle RUN Running shoes Socks Cap / Visor / Sunglasses Timing chip (provided in race kit) Sunscreen Bike hand held pump Spare tube / tyre lever (if you have them) Bike gloves (optional) Race number bib (provided in race kit) Race belt or pins to attach bib

TIPS AND TRICKS CLINIC If you are new to the sport of triathlon or would just like some additional information about the event then please come to our Tips and Tricks Clinic at 3PM on Saturday during optional event registration. This Clinic will run you through the event step by step and give you all the basics you need to enjoy your event Sunday. You can also ask questions at the clinic to clarify anything you are unsure of. START TIME Please make sure you have taken note of your start time and briefing time in the Timetable above. When planning your day please keep in mind you will need time to pick up your registration pack, set up your transition gear and make your way to the pool for your briefing. TRANSITION is where you need to place your bike and change over between the swim / bike / run. Setup in Transition: find the bike rack allocated for your category, place your bike on the rack and set up your race equipment to the right (chain side) of your bike. Ensure you remove any non-race equipment away from the bike racks to the gear storage at registration (open from 6.30am in the check in tent). Familiarise Yourself: check the start & finish points to transition. Check the course maps near check in so you know where to go. Failure to follow direct designated course may result in personal injury or accident, you do so at your own risk and may result in disqualification. Transition Access: Only competitors are allowed in transition area (ONE parent allowed in to transition to help set up prior to the Kids Triathlon only. No parents allowed during the event) Jumping any transition fences will lead to disqualification. After your event finishes, to make the day safe and fair for all, bike collection will only be available when there is a break in the participants coming through transition from the pool. Please listen for announcements for times that bike collection is available. TEAM INFORMATION Teams have a minimum of two and a maximum of three participants. That means one person swims, one person rides and one person runs. If one person wants to do two legs that is fine - but if you and you friend want to participate side by side you need to do individual entries. Race number bib to be worn by runner only. Change over point is at the cyclist s bike. mer must give the cyclist the timing chip before cyclist removes bike from rack and cyclist must rack bike and then give the runner the timing chip before the runner begins the run. Timing chip to be worn by all team members on the left ankle or the team may not receive a time.

BRIEFING INFORMATION SWIM BIKE RUN Each participant enters the water one at a time and swims around the buoys in a zig zag fashion. Each participant's timing chip is activated as they cross the timing mat when they enter into the pool. If you want to stay with your friends, just line up together as you get into the pool. Sometimes there is a short wait to get all participants in the pool, so we recommend sitting in the shade whilst you wait. If you are a slow or not a confident swimmer, please start at the back of the line. If you need any assistance during your swim leg, please raise your hand and call for one of the lifeguards. If you wish to rest at any stage you can do so at each end of the pool by holding onto the edge. If you wish you can swim with a pool noodle for added buoyancy. After your swim you will head to transition and put on your helmet. Once you are ready you will take your bike off the rack and walk it to the mount line. Please don t ride your bike in transition or on the way to the mount line. Once you pass the mount line you will get on your bike and ride your allocated number of laps. You will then get off your bike at the dismount line and walk your bike back to transition before starting the run. Please ride single file and keep to the left at all times unless overtaking. Please ensure you have a drink bottle on your bike to stay hydrated. Please ensure your helmet is secured from the time you remove your bike from the rack until you put your bike back on the rack. After your bike ride you will then head into transition and put your bike back on the rack. You can then remove your helmet and get ready for the run. Once you are ready you will head out towards the run start flag in transition and begin your run. You will then complete your allocated laps before heading down the finish line on your final lap. There are drink stations along the run course so please make use of these to ensure proper hydration. Please keep left on the run course at all times unless overtaking. EVENT EXPO The Triathlon Pink expo provides you with a high quality, interactive display of products and services. Come along and visit the event sponsors and exhibitors and grab yourself a bargain. Saturday: 2:00pm 4:00pm (during optional registration with a Tips & Tricks Clinic at 3pm) Sunday: 6:00am 10am (whilst the event is underway)

TRIATHLON PINK AND CHARITY Triathlon Pink has been supporting breast cancer charities since the series started in 2007, and has raised over $1.89 million for breast cancer research, support and care. Your entry fee goes towards covering event costs, so to support NBCF you ll need to fundraise additionally or donate via our registration system. Last season saw an amazing effort on the fundraising front for our charity partner the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) raising just over $136,000 this takes our overall fundraising for breast cancer charities from the past 9 seasons to $1.89 million!! We look forward to working with NBCF again in the 2017/2018 season and aim to tackle the target of $200,000! Help NBCF move towards their goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030, by Making an optional donation as you enter, setting up a fundraising page today, or sponsoring a friend s fundraising! ABOUT THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded organisation in Australia bringing together the community to fund research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of breast cancer. Since NBCF was established in 1994, over $115 million has been awarded to more than over 400 Australian-based research projects to improve the health and wellbeing of those affected by breast cancer. For more information, visit www.nbcf.org.au

Parking VENUE MAP Transition Access to pool Finish Line First Aid & Recovery PARKING MAP Transition Access to Venue Parking

SWIM SWIM COURSE MAPS KEY Ultra 600m (2laps) Long 300m Finish KEY Medium 200m Finish ULTRA Next lap Start Start KEY Short 100m Kids 10-13yrs 100m KEY Kids 7-9yrs 50m Finish Finish Start Start

TRANSITION FLOW KEY Finish Bike Start Bike Finish Run Start Access to pool Transition Finish Line First Aid & Recovery

BIKE COURSE Steep Hill Please be careful in this section. If you need to walk your bike please keep to the left. Next Lap Turn. Please be careful in this section as there are bikes entering and exiting the bike course as well as participants turning KEY ULTRA: 8LAPS LONG: 4 LAPS MEDIUM: 3 LAPS SHORT: 2 LAPS KIDS 10-13: 2 LAPS KIDS 7-9: 1 LAP Mount / Dismount Bike Start / Finish

RUN COURSE FUN RUN AND TRIATHLON TRIATHLON ULTRA: 6 LAPS LONG: 3 LAPS MEDIUM: 2 LAPS SHORT: 1 LAP KIDS 10-13: 1 LAP KIDS 7-9: 1 SHORT LAP FUN RUN 6KM: 6 LAPS 3KM: 3 LAPS 1KM: 1 LAP Finish Line Transition Run Start Kids 7-9 Run Turn Next Lap Turn Please be careful in this section tight turns onto and off the field

EVENT SPONSORS Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink events are proudly supported by the below organisations: Naming Rights Sponsor Major Sponsors Charity Partner Proudly delivered by