Race Day Info
Gear Drop
The Gear Drop will be located at beside Transition on Parkyn Parade.
Please refer to the Event Schedule for times
This facility is provided because bags are not allowed to be stored in the transition area. Please attach your gear bag number label from your race kit to your bag before checking it into the Gear Drop area.
Please note that no responsibility but all care is taken by IRONMAN. All large bike pumps will be stored separately to your bag. Please use the pump label from your race kit to number your pump.
Transition Race Morning
Helmets will be checked on race morning on entry to the transition area by AusTriathlon Officials. Ensure you have your Helmet Sticker (received at Check-In in your kit) on your helmet. Bikes cannot be moved from the compound under any circumstances during this time. The individual transition must be clear before the first wave start.
Please refer to the Event Schedule for times
Timing Chips
If you do forget your timing band, please report to the Transition Help Desk on race 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 or not returned. If you withdraw from the race please inform Event Information and return your timing band.
Timing results will include swim split, cycle split, run split and finish time as well as overall and category places.
Individuals
• Timing band must be worn on your 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 you left ankle.
Hydration
PURE Electrolyte Hydration will be available at all aid stations and is a premium electrolyte hydration drink, containing essential electrolytes Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium. It has a 5% carbohydrate content and is designed to help hydrate and fuel endurance, without being sickly sweet or causing stomach upsets.
Trial a starter pack here.
Event Shuttle
Park & Bus Pick-Up Location: Mountain Creek State School - Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek Event Drop-Off Location: River Esplanade Bus Stop, Mooloolaba.
Shuttle Bus Operating Hours will be confirmed closer to the event, the below times are subject to change.
- Saturday 8 March: 4:30am-5:30pm
- Sunday 9 March: 4:30am-5:30pm
Please allow time for delays when travelling on the shuttle bus service, particularly on Sunday after 6am, as the service will be travelling on the same roads as the public traffic and will also be affected by some road closures.
Changed Traffic Conditions
View Road and car park closures information on our Travel - Changed Traffic Conditions page.
Clydesdale & Athena Weigh In
Athletes in the Clydesdale and Athena categories will be weighed at Check-In.
