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HOTW Competitor Categories 

The competitor categories are as follows:

  • Open/Elite – must hold a pro licence or be able to prove comparable times.
  • Age Group – 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
  • Teams: Male, Female, Masters 40+ and Mixed
  • Clydesdales 90+kg  & Athenas 70+kg (weigh in required at registration). You wont be eligible for Age Group Category
  • Minimum age for individuals – 18 years (see terms and conditions for full details)
  • Minimum age for Teams – 18 years, however you can apply for permission via email for a team member from 16yrs.
  • Age at 31 December 2024
  • Pricing and withdrawal details please go to the pricing page.

All our events are governed by AusTriathlon Policy and Rules. Full details can be accessed here:
AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules

HOTW is hosting the 24/25 QLD long Distance Championships as part of AusTriathlon QLD State Series

  • State Championship titles will be awarded to first, second and third placed eligible athletes
  • HOTW being a Championship Race, eligible competitors in placing top 10 in their Age Group receive double points
  • To be eligible athletes must hold a current AusTriathlon Standard or Premium membership
  • Age Groups are the same as above
  • Click here for more information and FAQ on AusTriathlon state series.

 

 

Individuals/Teams

Please ensure electronic version or card of TA membership available at event registration if required.

Teams

Each team member MUST complete online registration information. If team information online is incomplete, relevant members MUST present at registration to complete the entry before race kit is released.

HOTW REGISTRATION Timings

    Saturday 22nd March

    • 2.00pm – 5.00pm HOTW Race registration at the Goondiwindi Town Park
    • 5.00pm HOTW WELCOME and RACE BRIEFING in the Town Park (an electronic version will be available)
    • Highly Recommend all competitors attend race briefing as often there are last minute course and wave start time changes due to unforeseen weather conditions.
    • HOTW Expo will be open during registration hours including the HOTW Merchandise tent
    • Food and drinks will be available in the town park and the HELL BAR will be open for adult refreshments from 4pm.

     

     

     

    TRANSITION

    • Bike racking is event day only.
    • Transition OPENS at 4.30am Sunday morning
    • Transition CLOSES 5:30am Sunday morning for ALL COMPETITORS including teams. Late arrivals won’t be allowed in.
    • Athlete Bag Drop at tennis court at exit of transition
    • Bike pick up approximately from 11am

    SWIM LEG – 2KM

    • This swim leg is highly likely to be a non-wetsuit swim due to water temperatures. However final call will be made by officials Saturday, day before the race.
    • Out and back loop in the McIntyre river
    • Town pool will open at 5am for Swim warmup. There is no swim warm up area at the river.
    • Wave starts will commence from approximately 6.00am (times to be finalised closer to the event)

    CYCLE LEG – 80KM

    • Out and back course
    • Flat ride on quite country road
    • Full aid station at 40km turnaround and water station at 60km

    RUN LEG – 20KM

    • Three loop course only the banks of the McIntyre River
    • Heaps of crowd support
    • Aid stations approximately every 1.5km, containing water, ice, coke and sports hydration

    CUT OFF TIMES

    The below times will apply and competitors will only be allowed to continue if the relevant doctor/official believes he/she can complete course without injury or disruption to race proceedings:

    • Swim – 1.15 hour
    • Cycle – 3.5 hours
    • Run – 2.5hrs

    RECOVERY

    • The HOTW Recovery tent run by the L.A.C. (Local ambulance commitee) has been described as the best recovery tent in Triathlon – enjoy
    • Town Pool is availiable free of charge for competitors to cool down.

    BIKE AND BAG PICKUP

    • Bag drop is open to pick up as soon as finished.
    • Bike Transition will open approximatly 11am for bike pick up.
    • You must show your race number to enter bike transition area.

    PRESENTATIONS

    • Presentation will be in the park approximately 1pm
    • You must be present to pick up Cash Prizes (elite/open category)
    • Age group and team podium medals will be awarded
    • Triathlon Club awards announced
    • Random prizes will also be awarded at presentation.
    • For more info go to Awards page 

     

    Join the Goondiwindi Triathlon Club for a HELL of a post race party at The Queensland Hotel , affectionally known as the QL, this a great venue to celebrate your achievements with all the athletes and HOTW committee that just experienced the toughest Tri in QLD.

    • Great beer garden that is dog friendly
    • Selection of craft beers and cocktails
    • Awesome buffet for HOTW competitors and supporters
    • Plenty of music, friendly banter and a few tall tails!!