Course Maps

Course Details

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Swim Course Details

  • Open water in the safe and enclosed section of Wollongong harbour.
  • Experienced lifeguards patrolling the water from North Wollongong & City Beach SLSC 
  • Swim starts divided into event, category(s) and sex.
  • Shoreline start

 

Kids Aquafun:

  • 150m (U10 yrs) or 250m (10-12 yrs)
  • Close to shore, safe and achievable
  • Lead lifeguard paddler and ample lifeguards in water.
  • Parents welcome to support 'back of pack' Kids (6-9yrs).

 


Short Aqua:  

  • 400m swim
  • Easy to follow, safe and fun

 


Long Aqua:  

  • 900-1000m. (tidal dependant)
  • Two loops of short course with extra extension of ~50-100m section further out to head of harbour from short course.
  • Swimmers exit swim and run ~ 10-20m before re-entering for their second lap. 

Swim Information 

  • Water Temperature: Average temp :20-22 degrees
  • Wetsuits permitted up to 22 degrees, decision on day
  • Nasties: (ie. blue bottles, jelly fish) - rarely found in the harbour with pre day and morning checks
  • Swim start: Tidal dependant on shore line
  • Typical flat or wind swept but sheltered swim enclosed waters


Pre Race Marshalling Area

  • Waters edge located at URAC BANNER – listen to race caller for exact location.
  • Swim Groups: Wave starts. You will be walked in groups to your swim start

The Transistion

  • Exit swim (signs on day) with Kids, Individual and Team seperate exits to concrete path
  • Head to your designated (signage) CHANGE AREA

  • Exit transistion via NORTHERN CONCOURSE exit (see signs on day)

  • TRANSISTION MAP click here

TEAMS:
  • Swmmer takes TEAM SWIM EXIT
  • Run to designed TEAM CHANGE AREA (~ 30m from shore)
  • MUST place velcro time chip on left runner ankle (as baton in relay)
  • Runner exits via standard RUN EXIT
  • Swimmer proceed to refreshment station

 

NOTE: VALUABLES IN CHANGE AREA
  • Whilst this area is closed to public and we place course marshals to keep public away, we ask that you do not leave any valuables unattend, and place only your race gear, towel and a small marker if you need to identify your area. Event director cannot guarantee the safety of your personal belongings. 

 

The Run

  • Flat, Safe, well marked, scenic coastline Run.
  • Road free: shared cycle way and reserve grass sections 
  • 30 + event marshals will police traffic flow for safety.
  • Distance markers and witches hats and signs along route(s) 
  • Water stations at Short course turn point (1.5km)m Long Course turn point ~ 3.5km and finish.

 Run Course Details

Kids Aquafun: 2km

  • Wollongong Harbour head north to North KIOSK turn marker.
  • (1km out and back).
  • NOTE: Parents can follow U10yrs 'back of pack' kids.
  • Safe, flat easy to complete


Short Aqua: 3km

  • 1.5km out and back.
  • Extends past Aquafun keep to water side on stuart park reserve (~ 500m further) t
  • Water station at turn marker located ~ 50m north of lagoon resturant


Long Aqua: 7km

  • Extends past short course and follow signs to cycle way
  • Follow flat cycle way (1.5km) north direction
  • Right turn into squires way (~ 100m road)
  • Right into Puckies nature reserve and follow ~ 1.5km section (dirt track)
  • Exit puckies nature reserve, turn left onto cycle way.
  • Loop back via short course
  • Waters station: 1.5km, 3.5, 5km & end (include refreshments)



Pre Event Briefing

  • Main event briefing PA: 7.40am, than again 20min prior to each event
  • Please Ensure To Refer To On Day Announcer For Any Last Minute Changes
  • NOTE: Event director reserves right to change course due to safety concerns on the morning of the event. A modified course will be first choice of option unless severe conditions force event cancellation.