+ WHERE IS COLES BAY?

Coles Bay is the township nestled at the entrance to the magnificent Freycinet National Park, around two and a half hours from both Hobart and Launceston.
Learn more about Coles Bay

+ THE COURSE?

Q: Where can I find a map of the race course?
A: Swim/Bike/Run courses are available in the course section of the website.

Q: What nutrition will be available on course?
A: Nutrition and hydration will be provided during the Coles Bay Triathlon. The ride leg will have hydration, nutrition and special needs stations available at the 30km and 60km mark. For any special needs, please place them on the tables with your race number clearly marked before 8:30am. There will be a volunteer with a bucket for you to throw your empty bottles in just after you turn. If your bottles are clearly marked they will be returned to the bag drop area to be collected after the race.

• First table will have fresh bottles of water for you to collect on your way passed.
• Second table will be your special needs table if you could please call out your number before turning and a volunteer will have it ready for you to collect.
• Third table will have bottles filled with Electrolytes.

Water and Infinit will be available throughout the run course. A special needs table will be provided at AS2a. Please place any special needs on the registration table with your race number clearly marked before 8:30am.

• AS2a | Water, Infinit & Special Needs| 2.3km, 7.5km, 12.8km, 18.1km
• AS2b | Water & Infinit | 5.2km, 10.4km, 15.7km
• AS3 | Water | 3.5km, 8.7km, 14km, 19.3km
  

+ ENTRY INFORMATION?

Q: Is the field capped?
A: YES. The Coles Bay Half and Sprint have a cap on entries.

Q: Can I transfer my entry to someone else?
A: Transfers to another person are available.

Q: Can I transfer my distance?
A: Transfers of distance will be subject to the availability of races. Details on how to transfer to another distance can be found at Transfers and Cancellations.

Q: Do I need to be a member of Triathlon Australia, Triathlon Tasmania or a local Triathlon Club?
A: No. However, we do suggest you consider joining one of the above to receive many benefits from being involved in this great sport. You will also receive a significant discount on your entry fee to the Coles Bay Half.

Q: Is there a waiting list for the races when they are sold out?
A: Yes, Coles Bay Triathlon will have a waiting list in the event we reach a capacity field.

Q: Are there age requirements?
A: Under Triathlon Australia Rules entrants must be over 18 years of age on race day to compete in the Half and over 14 years old to do the sprint.

Q: What age group will I race in on race day?
A: Triathlon Australia have once again allocated us qualifying points for age group triathletes to represent Australia in the upcoming World Championships. All age group athletes must compete in the five-year age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 in the season of the event (ie Dec 2023).

Q: What is the Age Group breakdown?
A: Sprint: Junior 14-19, Senior 20-39, Veteran 40-49, Super Veteran 50+
Half: Senior 18-39, Veteran 40-49, Super Vet 50+

Q: Will there be teams?
A: Yes, teams are strongly encouraged in all the Coles Bay Triathlon events.

+ RACE RULES?

Q: Where do I find general race information and rules?
A: Information and rules are available in the Competitor Guide. Which will be made available 2 weeks before race day.

Q: Where can I find information about WTC and Triathlon Australia policies?
A: www.triathlon.org.au

Q: Are wetsuits allowed?
A: Wearing a wetsuits is optional but based on the water temperature being around 18C then we do recommend you wear one.

Q: Are disk wheels allowed?
A: Yes.

+ SPECTATOR INFORMATION?

Q: Can I take my car on the race course to watch my athlete?
A: The Coles Bay Road will not be closed for this event but for safety reasons we ask that you do not attempt to follow your athlete by car. The best place to watch your athlete is in the transition area and the finish line. Any vehicular traffic on the race course should expect long delays. Please do not attempt to gain access to the race course with your vehicle. We want to keep the course as safe as possible for the athletes.

Q: Will I be allowed into the finish line area to greet my athlete?
A: Yes, please stand behind any barriers. You are welcome to greet athletes in the recovery area.

+ TIMING?

Q: What are the course cut off times?
A: We hate the idea of having to pull someone from the race. Should you be on the run leg still going at around the time we want to get presentations underway, we will find you on course, talk you through what YOU want to do but let you know we might need to proceed with the presentations without them. (You will probably get the biggest cheer of the day as you cross the line!)

+ VOLUNTEERS?

Q: When can I volunteer?
A: Vollies make events like these possible. We would love to hear from you if you are interesting in volunteering. There are many jobs need filling so if you are interested please contact us