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Event information
Individuals & Teams
Requirements
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Individuals/Teams: Please ensure an electronic version or card of your TA membership is available at event registration if required.
Teams: Each team member MUST complete online registration information.
If any team details are incomplete online, the relevant member(s) MUST present at registration to complete the entry before the race kit is released.
HOTW Registration Timings
Saturday 7th March2:00 – 5:00 pm
HOTW race registration at the Goondiwindi Town Park.
5:00 pm
HOTW Welcome & Race Briefing in the Town Park (an electronic version will be available).
Tip
Highly recommended all competitors attend the briefing—last-minute course or wave start changes can occur due to unforeseen weather.
Expo
HOTW Expo open during registration, including the HOTW Merchandise tent.
Food & Drink
Food and drinks available in the Town Park. The HELL BAR will be open for adult refreshments from 4:00 pm.
On Race Day
Transition
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Bike racking is event day only.
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Opens 4:30am Sunday, closes 5:30am (no late entry for any competitors).
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Athlete Bag Drop at tennis court at exit of transition.
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Bike pick up from approximately 11am.
Swim Leg – 2km
Highly likely to be a non-wetsuit swim. Final call made by officials on Saturday.
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Out-and-back loop in the Macintyre River.
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Town pool opens 5am for swim warm-up. (no warm-up at river)
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Wave starts approx. 6:00am (finalised closer to event).
Cycle Leg – 80km
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Out-and-back course on flat country roads.
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Full aid station at 40km turnaround; water station at 60km.
Run Leg – 20km
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3-loop course along Macintyre River banks.
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Plenty of crowd support.
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Aid stations every ~1.5km: water, ice, coke, sports hydration.
Cut Off Times
Competitors may continue only if medical/official staff believe they can safely complete without disruption.
Swim
1 hr 15 min
Cycle
3 hr 30 min
Run
2 hr 30 min
Post Race
Recovery
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The HOTW Recovery Tent run by the L.A.C. (Local Ambulance Committee) is known as one of the best in triathlon — enjoy!
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The Town Pool is available free of charge for competitors to cool down.
Bike & Bag Pickup
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Bag drop is open for pickup as soon as you finish.
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Bike Transition opens approximately 11am for bike pickup.
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You must show your race number to enter the transition area.
Presentations
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Presentation will be in the park at approximately 1pm.
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Cash prizes (Elite/Open) — competitors must be present to collect.
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Age Group and Team podium medals awarded.
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Triathlon Club awards announced.
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Random prizes also awarded at presentations.
For more information, visit the Awards Page.
After Party
Join the Goondiwindi Triathlon Club for a HELL of a post-race party at The Queensland Hotel — affectionately known as the QL. It’s the perfect spot to celebrate your achievement with fellow athletes and the HOTW committee after the toughest tri in QLD.
What to Expect
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Great, dog-friendly beer garden.
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Selection of craft beers and cocktails.
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Awesome buffet for HOTW competitors and supporters.