April 21, 2024
Overview
The stunning harbour precinct and blue mile of Wollongong City will come alive again this year with a festival of fitness, health and family fun that offers everyone the chance to “have a go” or come along and enjoy the colour and spectacle of the sport of triathlon.
The Peoplecare Triathlon Wollongong offers races for all ages and abilities. Enter as an individual or get some friends together and be part of a team and taste the excitement, exhilaration and sense of accomplishment that comes with participating in this festival.
This year’s Wollongong Triathlon features AusTriathlon’s National Championship for Standard Triathlon. More details are on the Aus Triathlon website.
Stay tuned for more info coming in December regarding the World Cup.
PLUS!!! The open category* in the Standard distance event offers a prize pool of $300 for the first-place winner, $200 for the runner-up, and $100 for the participant securing the third position. Enter now to claim your share!
* This category is available to elite athletes only (must be able to complete the race sub 2hrs 10mins (males) or sub 2hrs 20mins (females) )
| Who is Peoplecare?
You’ve probably seen Peoplecare’s logo around a lot recently on the triathlon circuit and as the naming rights sponsor of Triathlon Wollongong and a presenting partner of the Husky Tri. But what does Peoplecare do? Peoplecare is a not-for-profit health insurer based in Wollongong. Peoplecare provides great value private health insurance and fantastic customer service. Elite Energy have partnered with Peoplecare again to bring you Triathlon Wollongong in April 2024 and will be bringing their chill out zone and games to a number of events this season. We hope you enjoy them and take full advantage of the chance to relax after the race and let the kids have some fun. If you’d like to learn a bit more about how Peoplecare or how health cover works, chat to team at the event or visit peoplecare.com.au or give their fab customer service team a call on 1800 808 706. |
Races
| Race Name | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | April 20, 2024 | More information | Register |
| Swim Wollongong | April 20, 2024 | More information | Register |
| Standard | April 21, 2024 | More information | Register |
| Sprint | April 21, 2024 | More information | Register |
| Aquabike | April 21, 2024 | More information | Register |
| Super Sprint | April 21, 2024 | More information | Register |
| Try A Tri | April 21, 2024 | More information | Register |
| TriKidz Aquathon | April 21, 2024 | More information | Register |
Schedule
Schedule subject to change without notice
Swim 2.5km
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 6.30-7.30am | Registration | Registration Marquee |
| Sat 20th | 7.45am | Race Briefing | Start line, Belmore Basin |
| Sat 20th | 8.00am | Race Start | Start line, Belmore Basin |
Swim 1km
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 7.00-8.00am | Registration | Registration Marquee |
| Sat 20th | 8.30am | Race Briefing | Start line, Belmore Basin |
| Sat 20th | 8.45am | Race Start | Start line, Belmore Basin |
Run 5km - Elite
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 9.30-10.30am | Registration | Registration Marquee |
| Sat 20th | 10.45am | Race Briefing | Start Line - Endeavour Drive |
| Sat 20th | 11.00am | Race Start | Start Line - Endeavour Drive |
Run 5km
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 9.30-11.00am | Registration | Registration Marquee |
| Sat 20th | 11.15am | Race Briefing | Start Line - Endeavour Drive |
| Sat 20th | 11.30am | Race Start | Start Line - Endeavour Drive |
Saturday 20th April
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | 4.00-6.00pm | Optional Triathlon Registration - All Races | Registration Marquee |
| Sat 20th | 5.30pm | Triathlon Transition Walk Through | Transition Area |
Sunday 21st April
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 2.00pm | Presentation - All Races | Event HQ |
Womens Standard
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 5.30-6.40am | Registration/Transition | Registration Marquee/Transition Area |
| Sun 21st | 6.45am | Race Briefing | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 7.00am | RACE START | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
Mens Standard (+ Teams, Race Ya Mates, Aquabike)
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 7.00-8.00am | Registration/Transition | Registration Marquee/Transition Area |
| Sun 21st | 8.00am | Race Briefing | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 8.15am | RACE START | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
Womens Sprint
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 8.30-9.45am | Registration/Transition | Registration Marquee/Transition Area |
| Sun 21st | 10.00am | Race Briefing | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 10.15am | RACE START | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
Mens Sprint (+ Teams, Race Ya Mates)
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 9.55-10.55am | Registration/Transition | Registration Marquee/Transition Area |
| Sun 21st | 11.00am | Race Briefing | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 11.15am | RACE START | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
Super Sprint
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 11.10am-12.10pm | Registration/Transition | Registration Marquee/Transition Area |
| Sun 21st | 12.10pm | Race Briefing | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 12.20pm | RACE START | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
TriKidz Aquathon
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21st | 11.10am-12.30pm | Registration/Transition | Registration Marquee/Transition Area |
| Sun 21st | 12.40pm | Race Briefing | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 12.50pm | RACE START - 10-11 | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
| Sun 21st | 1.30pm | RACE START - 7-9 | Start Line, Belmore Basin |
Partners
NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER
Peoplecare are the official health insurer of Wollongong Triathlon Festival. At Peoplecare, they genuinely love people. And that means giving you more of the things you love and less of the things you don’t. So if you’re looking for cover, or need a hand with anything to do with your health cover, just give them a buzz.
Eyewear Partner
Born in 1888 in France, Bollé is the market leading solution for eyewear and helmets. Globally respected and worldwide distributed, Bollé is known as the most advanced design and creative sport brand, creates trends and pushing industry boundaries.
Hydration Partner
Designed for male and females of all ages for muscle growth & repair, weight management, improved diet, enhanced endurance, improved muscle recovery and healthy ageing.
Wetsuit Partner
Premium endurance sport apparel and wetsuit brand with an ethos of continuous improvement and deliverance of speed in all its products. Focusing wholly on the athlete and maximising performance and comfort, the HUUB team explores both the odd and the conventional to create the best.
Energy Partner
Revvies are a faster, safe, consistent and sugar-free way to get a caffeine boost before or during exercise. Revvies can be taken without water, are suitable for vegans and fit any pocket.
Accommodation Partner
Nestled just 100m from Wollongong Beach, Sage Hotel Wollongong is a luxurious 4-star hotel located on the foreshore in the city centre.
Recovery Partner
Fisiocrem Solugel is a massage gel containing Menthol, Arnica, Hypericum, Calendula and Melaleuca for the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains. Available from your local pharmacy, Coles, Woolworths, and health store.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | All events | View results |
| 2022 | All events | View results |
| 2021 | All events | View results |
| 2019 | All events | View results |
| 2018 | All events | View results |
| 2017 | All events | View results |
| 2016 | All events | View results |
| 2015 | Olympic & Sprint Distance | View results |
| 2015 | Enticer & Try a Tri distance | View results |
| 2014 | Olympic Distance | View results |
| 2014 | Sprint Distance | View results |
| 2014 | Enticer Distance | View results |
| 2013 | Olympic Distance | View results |
| 2013 | Sprint Distance | View results |
| 2013 | Enticer Distance | View results |
| 2012 | Olympic, Sprint & Enticer Distance | View results |
| 2010 | Sprint & Enticer Distance | View results |
Accommodation
Check out this comprehensive guide to accommodation options in the Wollongong region. From tourist parks to self-contained apartments, something for families, friend groups and more, you can have the perfect little getaway without traveling too far from home.
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Located beachfront, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach is nestled between the mountains and the sea and boasts award winning meeting and accommodation facilities. Facilities include 204 newly refurbished guest rooms and spa suites, Windjammers restaurant, 3 bars, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, kids club and onsite day spa.
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Set 1 block from the beach, this modern hotel is a 4-minute walk from WIN Entertainment Centre, a multi-purpose arena, and 1.5 km from Wollongong train station. The contemporary rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a casual restaurant serving lunch and dinner, as well as an airy bar and lounge. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and an exercise room. Indoor parking is available.
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Perfectly located in the heart of Wollongong’s CBD, Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong is strolling distance from the city’s beautiful beaches, vibrant restaurants and WIN stadium. The modern studios and one-bedroom apartments are warm and welcoming, with stylish beachside-inspired décor, offering all the comforts of home, such as a kitchenettes in studios and fully equipped kitchens in all apartments, as well as a laundries and separate living and dining areas. Rooms also feature private balconies for extra space to relax.
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Steps from Wollongong railway station, this modern hotel in the CBD is 13 minutes’ walk from Wollongong Art Gallery and 2.4 km from Wollongong North Beach. Relaxed apartments have full kitchens and separate sitting and dining area, plus flat-screen TVs, DVD players, paid Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Upgraded quarters add balconies and/or ocean views. |
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Featuring balconies, the airy studios offer flat-screen TVs, mini fridges and tea and coffee making equipment. Wi-Fi is available. The 1-bedroom suites add full kitchens, dining tables and living areas with sofa beds, while 2-bedroom suites have extra balconies, TVs and bathrooms. There’s an outdoor pool, and a spa area with a hot tub, sauna and exercise room, as well as a business centre and event space. Parking is free. |
Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort Set a 5-minute walk from Fairy Meadow Beach, this casual resort is also 4.6 km from Wollongong’s city centre. The laid-back holiday units feature full kitchens, Wi-Fi and TVs. There’s a heated indoor pool and a steam room, as well as a playground and an inflatable bounce house. A mini-golf complex and tennis and basketball courts are also available |
