Event Information - Avanti Plus Cannington Short Course
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Course Rundown
The Hillarys Triathlon venue is just north of Hillarys Marina at Hillarys Beach Park.
Swim:
The swim is a rectangular swim. Water is usually flat and calm in the morning, however does have the possibility of holding some chop if an onshore breeze is blowing!
All starts are beach starts and competitors will be required to assemble in the designated start area in their correct age group category start (wave start).
The waves will be available in the event news on the website in the week prior to the event and will be dispalyed on the day.
Wetsuits: The use of wetsuits is determined by the water temperature which is measured by the Race Referee on the morning of the race. An announcement on water temperature and wetsuits will be made at the event briefing.
Bike Course:
This exciting new course will be conducted on fully closed roads. Cyclist exit the transition area onto Whitfords Avenue and head north, they turn left into Northshore Drive and continue to a turnaround point just prior to Merrifield Place. Cyclist complete a 180° turn and head back along the same route going past the entrance to the Carpark & Transition Area to another turnaround point on the north side of Northshore Drive, they complete a 180° turn and head back to the Carpark entrance to complete the lap.
Long Course competitors will complete 3 laps, Short Course competitors will complete 1 lap, while Mini course competitors will complete a shortened version of the course, turning at the first roundabout (Whitfords Avenue).
Run Course:
Competitors head out of the transition area in a northerly direction along the cycle path.
Mini Course competitors run out 750m and turn 180° and return along the same course to the Finish.
Short Course competitors run out 1.5km and turn 180° and return along the same course to the Finish.
Long Course competitors head north for 2.5km, make a 180° and return to the finish. |