December 5, 2020
Overview
Get ready to race in the Nation’s capital as Elite Energy deliver the Proximity Canberra Triathlon Festival.
Promising a huge day of racing with several events to choose from, this is the perfect chance to either tackle a tri for the first time or get out and race your favourite distance.
The event will consist of our most popular distances – the Standard, Sprint, Super Sprint – along with the Kids Aquathon, and the Corporate and Community race category which is Canberra’s achievable triathlon for participants from all walks of life.
Races
| Race Name | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | December 5, 2020 | More information | Register |
| Sprint | December 5, 2020 | More information | Register |
| Super Sprint | December 5, 2020 | More information | Register |
| Super Sprint DRYathlon | December 5, 2020 | More information | Register |
| TriKidz Aquathon | December 5, 2020 | More information | Register |
Schedule
February schedule shown for reference only
| Opens | Closes | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.30am | 1.00pm | Lifestyle Expo | Expo Marquee - Rond Terrace, Parkes |
| 6.30am | 7.30am | Standard Registration & Transition | Registration Marquee - Rond Terrace, Parkes |
| 7.45am | Standard Race Briefing | Transition Area - Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 8.00am | RACE START - Standard | Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 8.30am | 9.30am | Sprint Registration & Transition | Registration Marquee - Rond Terrace, Parkes |
| 9.45am | Sprint Race Briefing | Transition Area - Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 10.00am | RACE START - Sprint | Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 10.00am | 11.00am | Super Sprint / Corporate / DRYathlon Registration & Transition | Registration Marquee - Rond Terrace, Parkes |
| 11.15am | Super Sprint / Corporate / DRYathlon Race Briefing | Transition Area - Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 11.00am | 12.00pm | MINIMAN Aquathon ALL AGES Registration & Transition | Registration Marquee - Rond Terrace, Parkes |
| 11.30am | RACE START - Super Sprint / Corporate/ DRYathlon | Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 12.05pm | Race Briefing - MINIMAN Aquathon 10-11yrs | Transition Area - Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 12.15pm | RACE START - MINIMAN AQUATHON 10-11yrs (200/1.5) | Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 12.25pm | Race Briefing - MINIMAN Aquathon 7-9yrs | Transition Area - Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 12.30pm | RACE START - MINIMAN AQUATHON 7-9yrs (100/1) | Rond Terrace, Parkes | |
| 1.00pm | Presentation - All Races | Rond Terrace, Parkes |
Partners
NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER
Proximity is a leading professional services organisation providing legal, commercial and governance advisory solutions. It provides high quality services to public and private sector clients, with a focus on government and regulated industries. Proximity’s multidisciplinary team includes highly experienced specialists in law, procurement, technology, finance and engineering.
Local Supporter
The ACT Government’s ongoing efforts to deliver, fund and support a quality calendar of events in the ACT each year acknowledges the significant economic, social and community benefits provided through the events sector. Events bring life, colour and vitality to the Canberra region. They build a strong sense of community pride and help to shape Canberra’s identity – affirming its reputation as a confident, bold and liveable city.
Abode Hotels offer stylishly appointed, apartment-style accommodation in key locations across Canberra. All hotels are pet and bike friendly, with flexible room types allowing for in-room bike storage. Participants receive a 7% discount when booking directly with the hotel. See the Accommodation tab for more information.
Triathlon ACT is a not for profit organization, created as the peak body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathon and multisport events in the ACT. As one of the 8 states/territories belonging to Triathlon Australia, TACT provides participation, sport development, education and performance programs and events. Become a member at www.triathlon.org.au
Energy Sponsor
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Hydration Partner
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Swim Leg Sponsor
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APPAREL PARTNER
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We hope you are getting excited for the Sprint Distance Qualifier at the Forster Ultimate Triathlon Festival and Jackie Fairweather Triathlon in Canberra, and the Standard Distance Qualifier at the Tri the Gong Triathlon Festival and triCanberra! This event holds valuable qualification points for the 2019 Age Group World Championships! You can race for points towards selection onto TEAM AUSTRALIA for the WORLD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS!
BOOKING PARTNER
Let's Do This is an online marketplace for endurance events, helping its users find and book the best running, triathlon, cycling and obstacle events in Australia and around the world.Results
| Year | Name | Link |
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| 2020 | All events | View results |
| 2019 | All events | View results |
| 2018 | All events | View results |
| 2017 | All events | View results |
| 2016 | All events | View results |
Accommodation
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Abode Hotels offer stylishly appointed, apartment-style accommodation in key locations across Canberra. All hotels are pet and bike friendly, with flexible room types allowing for in-room bike storage. Participants receive a 12% discount when booking directly with the hotel. Simply call and mention Elite Energy, or book online with code (TBC for 2020) in promo code area. To book your stay, visit Abode Hotels or call 1300 122 633.
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Road Closures
Canberra Triathlon Festival, Saturday, 15th February 2020
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
On Saturday, 15th February 2020, Canberra will host the Canberra Triathlon Festival. The Festival is being organised by Elite Energy Pty Ltd, includes six (6) triathlons on the Saturday, running from 6:30am – 2:00pm (approx).
The Event will be centred at the Rond Terrace, Parkes Way. The Course Bike leg will use Parkes Way. The Run leg will use R G Menzies Walk.
Road Closures and Restrictions – Transition Area, Bike & Run Courses
- The following road closures/restrictions (emergency & official vehicles exempt) are for the safe & timely setup, use and pack up of the transition area, the finish chute, finish arch and crowd control barricades:-
Closure of the Rond Terrace Park Car Park (emergency & official vehicles exempt) from 10:00am Friday 14th February 2020 through to 7:00pm Saturday, 15th February 2020. - The following road closures (emergency & official vehicles exempt) are for Saturday, 15th February 2020 for the safety of competitors and the general public during the running of the triathlons & miniman events:-
Road Closure (emergency & official vehicles exempt) of Parkes Way Westbound from Kings Avenue through to Caswell Drive from 6:30am – 2:00pm (approx.) Saturday, 15th February 2020.
Please contact the Elite Energy office, Mon – Fri with any questions on (02) 4423 7775 or email sarah@eliteenergy.com.
Elite Energy would like to thank you in advance for your support and patience.