Noosa Triathlon

The Noosa Triathlon will once again feature a Rolling Category Wave Start. Athletes will seed themselves within their respective categories or age groups based on their projected swim times.

Within each rolling category start, there will be 4 Start Zones. By seeding yourself with athletes of a similar skill and ability level, you can avoid being overtaken by stronger swimmers.

The four Start Zones are:
Zone 1 – Under 28 minutes
Zone 2 – Between 28 – 31 minutes
Zone 3 – Between 31 – 35 minutes
Zone 4 – Over 35 minutes

Race Day Info

Gear Drop
Gear Drop is located in the Noosa Bus Stop Car Park (across the road from Transition) on race day. It will be open from 5am to 2pm on race day.

It is compulsory to use the Gear Bag provided. This facility is provided because bags cannot be stored in the Transition area. Please attach the gear bag number label in your Race Kit to your bag before dropping it at Gear Drop. Please note that IRONMAN takes full care but no responsibility or liability.

All large bike pumps will be stored separately from your bag. Please number your pump using the pump label from your Race Kit. Any gear left behind will be at Information until 3pm.

Transition Race Morning
The individual transition area will be open from 4:45am – 6am on Sunday morning. All individual competitors must be out of transition by 6am.

AusTriathlon officials will check helmets on entry to the transition area on Sunday morning. Please ensure you have your Helmet Sticker (received at check-in and found in your kit) on your Helmet. Bikes cannot be removed from the compound under any circumstances during this time. The individual transition must be clear before the first wave starts.

Teams Transition
The teams transition will be open from 4:45am on Sunday morning. Access to the team transition area will be from the outside of the Individual transition at the southern end of the transition. All team members must have their ID wristband on to access the transition area, where the team changeover will happen. All team swimmers must be at the swim start by 8:45am. Only team cyclists should remain in the team transition from 9am. We must ensure teams transition is as clear as possible during race times for the safety of all competitors.

A team swimmer must not remove the timing band until within the transition area. The team cyclist must remain in their position in transition with their bike racked until the swimmer has tagged the cyclist and the cyclist has the timing chip secure around their LEFT ankle.

Once returned to transition the team cyclist must rack their bike before the runner can leave on the run leg. Team runners must wait in the team cyclist’s bike rack position. Remember to take the timing band off the cyclist and secure it to your ankle before exiting transition. The runner will wear the timing chip from the time they leave transition until they cross the finish line.

The cyclist must ensure the Bike and Helmet stickers are placed securely in their correct positions. The runner only must clearly display the race number on their front at all times for the run leg.

Timing Chips
Timing results will include swim split, cycle split, run split and finish time as well as overall and category places.

If you do forget your timing band, please report to the Transition Help Desk on Sunday morning before the race, as you will need to be reissued with a whole new timing band & race number. You will be required to pay a $150 fee if timing chip is lost. If you withdraw from the race please inform the Information Tent and return your timing band.

Individuals
The timing band must be worn on the left ankle (you won’t get a time if worn anywhere else).
No timing band = no time.

Teams
All three team members must wear the timing band. The swimmer meets the cyclist at the bike and transfers the timing chip to the cyclist. The runner meets the cyclists at the bike position on the rack and transfers the timing chip.
No timing band = no time.
Timing band must be worn your left ankle.

Post Race Info

Finish Area
The finish area will offer the full post-race experience, where you can relax, immerse into the atmosphere, appreciate a well-earned massage, refuel, and enjoy celebrating your achievement.

As you cross the finish line, you will be directed to the recovery area, where Volunteers will be on hand to take off your timing chip.

There will be medical personnel available if you require treatment, otherwise you will be able to proceed to the recovery area where there will be water, electrolyte and fruit available.

This is an athlete-only area, and family members will need to wait outside of the recovery area.

Presentations
The Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Festival Village – Noosa Woods at 4pm.

Please do not bring your bikes with you as there is limited space to store them.

If you are a place-getter in your category and are unable to stay for presentations, you will need to contact the IRONMAN office within two weeks of the event to arrange the collection of your medal. You will be able to collect your prize from the IRONMAN office or alternatively have your medal posted to you at your expense.

Please note that he following categories are not eligible for awards

• Paratriathlete
• Premium Mates
• Mates
• Legends
• Charity Heroes
• Smiling for Smiddy

Transition – Bike check out
Bike check-out will be done progressively from 10:30am. Please refer to timings that will be displayed on the end of your bike rack in transition.

Please make sure you have your ID wristband on to verify your race number. Security will check your ID wristband with your bike sticker when exiting the transition area.

Transition will be unsecured from 2pm.