Get ready to rally your teammates – the 2027 Explore Worldwide NSW Triathlon Club Championships are rolling back into fantastic Forster on Saturday 20 February, and we want you on the start line. It’s the ultimate team weekend: fast racing, big energy, and the kind of club spirit that makes this event a highlight every season.
Explore Worldwide NSW Triathlon Club Champs is your chance to show up, get involved, and be part of the biggest club race in NSW. Expect plenty of fierce batters, the best sideline support and cheering you’ll get at any race, and plenty of memories made – both on and off the course.
And the weekend doesn’t end there. Spend social time with your club on Saturday evening at the presentation event and, on Sunday, Run Forster offers distances for every level – perfect for a shakeout run after Saturday’s racing or a chance to be cheer squad for those jumping in and joining the fun.
Lock it in, gather your teammates, and represent your club. Forster is calling – we can’t wait to see you on the start line!
The action doesn’t stop there — the following day features Explore Worldwide Run Forster, with a variety of race distances to suit everyone. It’s a perfect chance for recovery after the Club Championships or for your support team to join in the fun and take part themselves.
Check out the past event footage here:
The Explore Worldwide NSW Triathlon Club Championships is a unique event in NSW and Australia where you compete for your club, not yourself, so make sure you become a member of AusTriathlon and your affiliated club prior to registering! To find your nearest club – click here.

Photos from the event will be available at
| Race Name | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| Standard Aquabike | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| Sprint | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| Sprint Aquabike | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| Super Sprint | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| TriKidz | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| Explore Worldwide Run Forster | February 20, 2027 | More information | Enter Now |
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 19th | 4.00pm-6.00pm | Optional Registration - Standard & Sprint - NO BIKE RACKING - | Oyster Pde, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 5.30am - 1.30pm | Health & Lifestyle Expo | Oyster Pde, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 6.30pm | Presentation | Club Forster |
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 6.00am - 7.00am | Registration / Transition | Oyster Pde, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 7.15am | Race Briefing | Waters Edge, Main Beach |
| Sat 20th | 7.30am | RACE START | Main Beach, Forster |
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 7.30am - 9.15am | Registration / Transition | Oyster Pde, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 9.15am | Race Briefing | Waters Edge, Main Beach |
| Sat 20th | 9.30am | RACE START | Main Beach, Forster |
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 10.30am - 11.20am | Registration / Transition | Oyster Pde, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 11.25am | Race Briefing | Waters Edge, Main Beach |
| Sat 20th | 11.30am | RACE START | Main Beach, Forster |
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 11.30am - 12.20pm | Registration / Transition | Oyster Pde, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 12.25pm | Race Briefing 10-11yr | Waters Edge, Main Beach |
| Sat 20th | 12.30pm | RACE START 10-11YR | Main Beach, Forster |
| Sat 20th | 12.40pm | Race Briefing 7-9yr | Forster Ocean Bath |
| Sat 20th | 12.45pm | RACE START 7-9YR | Forster Ocean Bath |
| Sat 20th | 12.55pm | Race Briefing 5-6yr | Forster Ocean Bath |
| Sat 20th | 1.00pm | RACE START 5-6YR | Forster Ocean Bath |
To ensure the integrity of the Australian Triathlon Club Championships, all participants must hold a current Australian Triathlon (AusTri) Standard or Premium Membership.
As part of the registration process, Race Roster will automatically validate your AusTri membership details. If you do not hold a current Standard or Premium membership, you will not be able to complete your registration.
Please ensure that:
If any of these details do not match your AusTri membership, Race Roster will not be able to validate your membership and your registration will be unsuccessful.
If your membership is not validating, please first check that:
If you are still experiencing issues, please contact our team before attempting to register again, and we’ll be happy to assist. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact Kelly Collins (kelly.collins@nsw.triathlon.org.au) for assistance with membership validation.
Elite Energy events can be strenuous activities and therefore all participants must ensure that they are sufficiently fit, in good physical and mental health, and capable of participating in the Event without causing harm to themselves or others. We recommend you seek all necessary medical advice, recommendations and clearances before arriving at and participating in the event. Please also ensure you stay well hydrated in the days leading up to the event and throughout the course, apply sunscreen regularly, and take appropriate safety precautions on the day.
All participants must write their emergency contact details on the back of their race bib. This is a compulsory safety requirement.
All our events are governed by AusTriathlon Policy and Rules. Full details can be accessed as follows: AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules.
There are no course cut-off times for this event.
Elite Energy events are physically demanding; participants must ensure they are medically fit to compete.
Follow all instructions from event staff, volunteers and medical teams.
If withdrawing from the race, athletes must notify a race official.
All participants are responsible for their own hydration, sun protection and safety.
The event will run rain or shine.
Athletes will be notified with any course or event changes.
Unfortunately due to the narrow pathways on the course, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
Entries are via the Race Roster platform.
Please refer to the policy here: Refund & Transfer Policy
Yes, the minimum ages are as follows:
Super Sprint: Minimum age is 12 for individuals
Sprint: Minimum age is 14 for individuals and teams
Standard / Aquabike: Minimum age is 15 for individuals, 14 for teams
Age is as at 31 Dec 2026
You can enter up until race day, unless the event sells out!
Yes! Get in touch with our Athlete Services team who will be happy to assist: office@eliteenergy.com.au
Please refer to the policy here for details: Refund & Transfer Policy
Contact the Athlete Services team: office@eliteenergy.com.au
Optional early bib collection is available on Friday afternoon as per the Event Schedule.
Please bring your QR code or photo ID to collect your race pack.
Athletes in the Standard / Aquabike, Sprint / Aquabike and Super Sprint will receive an item of event merchandise included in their registration.
Optional event merchandise is available for purchase during registration, or in the Event Store.
Swim caps and race belts are also available for purchase at the Registration Tent when you collect your race pack, just in case you have left yours at home! Swim caps are mandatory and race belts are an easy and quick way to display your race bib while racing the bike and run legs.
Included and additional purchased merch can be collected at the Race Pack Collection Tent. Merchandise will not be posted to you prior to the event.
Start times will be as per the schedule.
All triathlons start on Forster Beach, except TriKidz 7-9 and 5-6, which start at the Ocean Bath.
Limited parking is available in surrounding streets – please allow extra time and follow signage. We encourage carpooling where possible.
A bag drop service will be available at the Event Hub. You will need to attach the bag tag provided on your race bib to your bag. The baggage tent will be staffed by volunteers for the duration of the event, however we recommend not leaving valuables in your bag.
Yes! Pre-event briefings will be held 15 minutes prior to your race start time, at the transition area.
No bags are permitted in transition.
Transition walk through/racking times will be posted on the schedule.
Bike pick up times will be posted on the schedule, however this will be at the discretion of the transition manager on the day to determine when is a safe and suitable time for you to collect your bike. Entry and Exit to the transition area for bike collection is via the designated entry and exit points ONLY. Please be patient as there may still be races in progress when you wish to collect your bike.
Helmets must be worn when entering transition. See video here.
Austriathlon Technical Officials (TOs) will be checking helmets prior to racing. At transition entry, please ensure your helmet is on correctly fitted and secured as pictured. You will NOT be let into transition if your helmet is on incorrectly.
✓ Correct fit:
Side straps sit just under your ears
Chin strap is secure and tightened
✘ Incorrect fit:
Side straps are too loose or need adjustment
Chin strap is loose
Let’s keep things moving smoothly through transition and ensure a safe race for everyone.
Full AusTriathlon Rules can be accessed on the AusTriathlon website here.
Hydration provided (e.g. water, electrolytes).
Toilets / portaloos are at event site (none at aid stations).
Bins provided after aid stations – please dispose of rubbish appropriately.
Standard Run: 8 passes
Sprint Run: 4 passes
Super Sprint Run: 2 passes
Aquabike / TriKidz: 0 passes
Standard: 3.5 hrs
Sprint: 2.5 hrs
Super Sprint: 1 hr
Results will be available after the event at Multisport Australia’s website
If you have any questions or notice any issues with your results, please reach out directly to Multisport Australia for assistance.
All results will be presented at the After Party / Club Presentation which will be held at Club Forster from 6:30pm on Saturday 20th February.
If you pre-purchased a race day photo package with your entry, your personal link will be sent to you after the race. If you haven’t pre-purchased your race day photos, they can be accessed through our official photography partner here: FinisherPix.
We make an effort to minimise the impacts of our event on the local community. You can find out more about our road closures here.
We are aiming to reduce the number of single-use cups at our events. Bringing your own cup, flask or bottle is a great way to help with this
Don’t litter! We want to leave this beautiful place in the same pristine condition we found it, so please use the bins on course or carry your rubbish with you (that means gel packets too!).
Lost something? Get in contact with our team at office@eliteenergy.com.au after the event.
The success of this wonderful event is dependent on the contribution of dedicated volunteers. Clubs contributing volunteers is an integral part of the event. Not only that, volunteers earn points for their club, so they can be part of the victory! To be eligible to win a division, a club must meet their minimum required volunteer numbers. If a club wins their division, however does not have enough volunteers, they will be relegated into second position. Each volunteer will earn one (1) point for the club in which they align.
Volunteer rego will be open soon!
For sponsorship or partner enquiries contact us at sponsorship@eliteenergy.com.au

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The Explore Foundation was set up in July 2023, with the aim of building upon community and environmental initiatives that have been funded by Explore Worldwide – a certified B Corp company – over the last few decades.
From supporting conservation efforts and providing disaster relief to creating opportunities within marginalised communities, Explore Worldwide continues to help fund a variety of positive initiatives across the world – including donating to the Explore Foundation on behalf of every customer. This allows the foundation to continue supporting projects that create a positive impact on people, places, and the planet.
The Explore Foundation works with a global network of partners, tour leaders, staff, and customers to connect with and fund incredible initiatives across the world, from funding training for skilled therapists in Nepal to funding a bicycle repair centre in Tanzania.

| Year | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All events | View results |
| 2022 | All events | View results |
| 2021 | All events | View results |
| 2020 | Club Champs | View results |
| 2019 | All events | View results |
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