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2021 ATHLETE
        INFORMATION GUIDE

                               https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast
V3 uploaded 7 September 2021                    sunshinecoast@ironman.com
                                                            Ph: 1300 761 384

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CONTENTS PAGE

Section                                     Page    Section                                        Page

COVID Safe – Return to Racing               4-5     Race Day Post Race                             38

Race Director Message                       7       Results
                                                    Medal Engraving
Race Referee Message                        9
                                                    Lost & Found Property
Race Rules                                  11-12
                                                    Swim Course                                    40-41
Welcome Message                             14
                                                    Bike Course                                    43
Event Schedule                              16-17
                                                    Run Course                                     45
Athlete Check List                          19
                                                    Presentations                                  47
Race Kit                                    21
                                                    World Championship Qualification (Roll         49
Relay Team Information                      23      Down)
Pre Race Information                        25-26   Additional Information                         51
                                  Venue                                              Volunteers
                        Athlete Check-In                                     Official Event App
                                Massage                                              Spectators
                          Bike Mechanic                                               Get Social
                  Race Director Updates                                             Women4Tri
                      Pre Race Training
                                                    Event Partners                                 53
                                 Parking
               Changed Traffic Conditions
                           Shuttle Buses

Bag Drop / Collection                       28

                         Street Gear Bag

Transition Pre Race                         30

                         Transition Tours
                            Bike Racking
                            Timing Chips

Transition Race Day                         31

                           Helmet Check
                            Gear Set Up
                            Bike Pumps

Transition Post Race                        31

Aid Stations                                33-35

Race Day Information                        37-38

                            Cut Off Times
                        Contingency Plan
                       Race Day Services
                        Finish Line Photo
                Recovery Process & Area
               Street Gear Bag Collection

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COVID SAFE - RETURN TO RACING

Previously we announced our Safe Return to            ONCE I ARRIVE (PRE RACE)
Racing event guidelines in an effort to make the
current racing environment as safe and risk free      ❑ Athlete QR Codes will be provided 1 week
for you as possible while still delivering              prior to event and scanned at multiple points
exceptional race day experiences for everyone in        throughout Check-In
our community.                                        ❑ You will be required to come during your
                                                        selected appointment time. Please note you
You can always refer to the Return to Racing
                                                        do not need to arrive at the start time, rather
resources, part of our IRONMAN Smart
                                                        you can come anytime within the 30min time
Program, here.
                                                        slot
IRONMAN will continue to monitor the latest
Public Health Directions from Queensland Health       AID STATIONS
and adjust our planning and communicate any           ❑ Athletes are encouraged to be self-reliant on
changes with athletes, as necessary. The current        course, carrying hydration and nutrition on
situation in Queensland continues to be dynamic         themselves during competition. Aid stations
so we appreciate your understanding with the            will continue to be stocked with hydration and
below key changes:                                      nutrition products
                                                      ❑ Hydration will be provided in single serve
OVERALL                                                 takeaway bidons on cycle course and single
❑ If you or a close contact have COVID-19               serve takeaway cups at all other stations
  symptoms (click here for list of symptoms)          ❑ Cycle course products will be distributed by
  from 29 July, up to and including race day 12         volunteers wearing gloves to moving cyclists.
  September, please do not attend the                   All other stations will present spaced products
  event. Contact us at                                  on tables for contactless collection by athletes
  sunshinecoast@ironman.com or 1300 761
  384 by 3:00pm Sunday 12 September to
  discuss your event entry options. Requests          Continued over page
  received after this time will not be considered
❑ A Virtual Race Director update will
  be released race week, in addition to on site
  Information Session with your Race Director
❑ Physical distancing is everybody’s
  responsibility
PRE EVENT
❑ All individuals are asked to please download
  and configure the Check In Qld app and the
  Commonwealth Government COVID-19 app
  prior to attending the event
❑ Individuals are discouraged from car-pooling
  with anyone from outside of their immediate
  household
❑ Athlete Check-In and bike racking will be by
  appointment only. Athletes will receive an
  email three weeks from race day with a link to
  book these times. Athletes are asked to
  please arrive within their appointment times
❑ Athletes will be asked to review and update
  medical and emergency contact details prior
  to arrival onsite. Athletes will receive an email
  three weeks from race day with instructions
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COVID SAFE - RETURN TO RACING

FINISH LINE/RECOVERY                              WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING
❑ We encourage athletes to engage in no-touch     ROLL DOWN
  finish line celebrations                        ❑ During Athlete Check-In you will be asked to
❑ After finishing, Athletes are to remove their     ‘opt in’ and confirm you intend to accept a slot
  own timing chip                                   should you qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3
❑ Hydration and nutrition products offered are      World Championship
  single serve for the athletes to                ❑ If you are successful in obtaining a
  collect and takeaway                              Qualification slot, we will be in contact 48-
❑ Participants will be asked to leave the event     72hrs after the race to advise. You have 48hrs
  site once they have completed their race and      to complete your registration and pay the
  collected their bags and bike                     registration fee. If you do not complete the
                                                    registration within 48hrs, the slot will roll down
                                                  ❑ You cannot change your mind after Athlete
                                                    Check-In, therefore if you are unsure, its
                                                    better to ‘opt in’

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RACE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Hello and welcome to the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3           waiting to support you during your IRONMAN
Sunshine Coast. This world class event               70.3 journey. The towns and regions
encompasses everything the beautiful                 surrounding Mooloolaba are amongst the most
Sunshine Coast has to offer. A huge thanks to        welcoming areas on the Sunshine Coast, and I
the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Visit           encourage you to take time to explore all that
Sunshine Coast and Tourism and Events                they to offer.
Queensland for their tremendous support. A big
                                                     Finally, I wish you the best of luck and hope
thanks also goes out to the local Sunshine
                                                     that you enjoy your time here on the Sunshine
Coast community and volunteers who play a
                                                     Coast. We’re excited to welcome you into our
huge part in ensuring that this event is a great
                                                     family, and I look forward to seeing you cross
success year after year.
                                                     the finish line.
We are looking forward to delivering another
fantastic event in 2021 as we welcome you to
the stunning beachfront town of Mooloolaba.
Key course features are still in place, which will
take you on a challenging and scenic journey
through the Sunshine Coast.
The Swim Course will again take place within
pristine waters of Mooloolaba Beach. The swim
start and swim finish have moved further south
along Mooloolaba Beach to ensure the safest
and best conditions for all athletes. Once            LUKE PALMER
you’ve conquered the Swim and exit the brand-         Race Director
new grassed transition on Parkyn Parade, the
Bike Course brings you out onto the Sunshine
Motorway before heading back into Mooloolaba
to venture up the coast towards
Maroochydore. The Run Course will stretch
from Mooloolaba to Cotton Tree giving athletes
one of most picturesque Run Courses in
Australia.
We are set and ready for another fantastic race
on the Sunshine Coast and are looking forward
to seeing you throughout the weekend. As part
of our athlete experience, we are looking
forward to bringing back our Transition Tours,
Expo and Merchandise and Information
Session with the Race Director at the Finish
Line on Saturday.
Please ensure that you read this Athlete
Information Guide thoroughly as there is not a
formal athlete briefing. If you have any
questions, please make sure save them for the
Information Session with myself as mentioned
above. Check the Event Schedule for details.
Whether this is your first-time racing IRONMAN
70.3 Sunshine Coast, or you are a seasoned
athlete, I hope you have a tremendous race
and an enjoyable time on the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast community is ready and
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RACE REFEREE MESSAGE

To minimise the possibility of infringing the rules    Yellow card stop start and correct penalties
on race day and avoiding a visit to the penalty        include:
box, please observe the following:                     • Helmet – failing to have your chin strap
•   Ride on the left side of the bike lane               securely fastened when moving with your
•   Keep 12 metres between yourself and the              bike.
    cyclist in front of you – front wheel to front
                                                       Note: that any 3 infringements across the
    wheel
                                                       course during the event may result in a
•   Pass on the right of the cyclist in front (never   disqualification.
    on the left)
•   Complete your pass within 25-seconds               Other infringements which may result in
                                                       disqualification include:
•   If passed, drop back immediately 12 metres
    and ensure you have dropped back the full          • Offensive and unsportsmanlike behaviour,
    12 metres before re-passing                        • Public personal toilet,
                                                       • Outside assistance (from anyone other than
Triathlon is an individual race and it is your
                                                         a race official),
responsibility to fully understand the rules and
avoid infringements. A technical official’s ruling     • The use of electronic equipment including
is final in the case of drafting, blocking, and          telephones, including the use of earphones
illegal pass infringements (judgment calls) and          or other communication devices.
these are not subject to either protest or appeal.
                                                       Always remember to treat other athletes,
Following are the most common rule                     volunteers and officials with courtesy and
infringements:                                         consideration as they are important in keeping
                                                       the event safe and fair.
Blue card 5-minute penalties include:
•   Drafting – following a leading cyclist closer      I sincerely hope you have a great race, enjoy
    than 12 metres and failing to pass in 25           the experience, and achieve your IRONMAN
    seconds OR after being passed, failing to          goals.
    drop back 12 metres before re-passing
•   Illegal pass – passing on the left
•   Littering - discarding items, eg. tyres,
    bidons, gel wrappers etc., on any part of the
    course except within designated litter zones
    near aid stations.

A technical official will advise you of any time
penalty by calling your number, advising you of
the nature of the infringement and showing you
a blue card. It will be then your responsibility to
                                                       Riaz Jannif
serve the 5-minute time penalty(s) at the next
penalty box.                                           Race Referee

Yellow card stop start penalties to be served
at the next penalty box include:
•   Blocking – riding on the right side of an
    athlete without passing or riding on the right-
    hand side of the bike lane when clear of
    other athletes.

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RACE RULES

The event is sanctioned by Triathlon Australia         Section 5.02 Equipment
and race under IRONMAN Race Rules.                     Illegal Equipment
All Athletes should read and understand the race       (iv) Headsets or headphones are prohibited
rules prior to race day. Below highlights some of      during the bike segment of the race; (1:00 minute
the race rules.                                        penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly); and
Swim
                                                       RUN
Section 4.01 General
                                                       Section 6.01 General
(c) The use of snorkels, fins, gloves, paddles, or
flotation devices of any kind (including pull buoys)   (a) Athletes may run, walk, or crawl;
is prohibited; (DSQ)                                   (b) It is the sole responsibility of each Athlete to
(g) Individual paddlers or escorts are prohibited;     know and follow the prescribed running course.
(DSQ)                                                  No adjustments in times or results will be made,
                                                       for any reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail
Section 4.02 Wetsuit Rules
                                                       to follow the proper course (e.g., if the Athlete
(c) A wetsuit may cover any part of the body           runs in the wrong direction or runs more than
except the face, hands, or feet;                       necessary, time will not be subtracted from the
(e) The thickness of the wetsuit may not exceed        Athlete’s final race time);
5mm. If the wetsuit consists of two or more            (d) Running with a bare torso is prohibited.
pieces then the combined thickness of the              Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport
overlapping pieces may not exceed 5 mm; (DSQ)          top/sports bra at all times during the run segment
and                                                    of the race; (30 or 60 second time penalty (as
Section 4.04 Illegal Equipment                         applicable), DSQ if not remedied promptly)
(a) Headsets or headphones are prohibited              Section 6.02 Illegal Equipment
during the swim segment of the race. (30 or 60         (a) Headsets or headphones are prohibited
second time penalty (as applicable), DSQ if not        during the run segment of the race. (1:00 minute
remedied promptly).                                    penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly)

BIKE                                                   FINISH LINE
Section 5.01 General                                   Section 6.03 Finish Line Conduct
(a) The bicycle shall be propelled solely, through     Friends, family members, and/or other spectators
a chainset, by the legs moving in a circular           are not permitted to cross the finish line or enter
movement, without electric or other assistance.        the finish chute with participating Athletes.
Other than pushing or carrying a bicycle, any          (Please note: IRONMAN desires for each Athlete
propulsive action brought on by use of the hands       to be able to celebrate his/her accomplishment
is prohibited (except with respect to PC Open          without risking the safety of other event
Athletes and HC Athletes in accordance with            participants, volunteers, and/or spectators).
Article VIII and Article IX); (DSQ and indefinite      Athletes who choose not to respect the foregoing
suspension)                                            finish line policy will be disqualified.
(c) It is the sole responsibility of each Athlete to
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know and follow the prescribed cycling course.
No adjustments in times or results will be made,
for any reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail
to follow the proper course;
(g) Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited.
Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport
top/sports bra at all times during the cycling
segment of the race; (30 or 60 second time
penalty (as applicable), DSQ if not remedied
promptly)
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RACE RULES

PROTESTS                                                ANTI-DOPING
Section 3.06 Right of Protest or Appeal                 Each athlete acknowledges notice of the Anti-
(a) The athlete’s right to protest or appeal, if any,   Doping Rules (as such term is defined below),
will be governed and handled by the event’s             and acknowledges that he/she is bound by,
sanctioning body, and/or the competition rules of       confirms he/she shall comply with, and voluntarily
the relevant National Federation, provided,             consents to all provisions of the Anti-Doping
however, that if no formal process exists for the       Rules. (i) “Anti-Doping Rules” means all anti-
applicable National Federation then IRONMAN             doping rules adopted by IRONMAN including,
may elect to handle protests and appeals for            without limitation, the World Anti-Doping Code
such event in a manner that is substantially            (the “WADA Code”), all associated International
similar to the to the process set forth by the then-    Standards, including , without limitation the List of
current International Triathlon Union Competition       Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods
Rules.                                                  (the “Prohibited List”) as issued by the World
                                                        Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”), and all other
COMPETITION AGE                                         rules, policies, and/or procedures adopted by
                                                        IRONMAN.
All age-group athletes must participate and
compete in the age-group division corresponding
to the athlete’s age as of December 31 of the
year of the Event.

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WELCOME MESSAGE

 Mayoral Message                                     Message from the Minister for Tourism
                                                     Industry Development and Innovation and
 I would like to extend a warm welcome to            Minister for Sport
 everyone who is joining us on our Sunshine
                                                     Welcome to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, a
 Coast for the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3.                    wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in
 Our region is one of Australia’s leading            Sunshine Coast’s local culture and community,
 destinations for hosting outdoor sporting events    and hopefully explore some of the superb
                                                     tourism experiences on offer here.
 and we’re delighted to host this event back on
 the Sunshine Coast.                                 The impacts of the pandemic have provided
 The diversity of the natural attractions from our   incredible challenges, but thanks to the hard
                                                     work of Queenslanders our state was one of
 coastline to our pristine hinterland are what
                                                     the first to put in place a COVID Safe Event
 makes this region so special and a drawcard         Framework which paved the way for events
 for this event.                                     such as this one to take place.
 For those visiting the Sunshine Coast, we hope      The Queensland Government is proud to
 you take the time to sample many of the wide        support IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast,
 range of experiences, events and destinations       through Tourism and Events Queensland’s
 we have to offer.                                   Major Event program and it is a feature on our
                                                     It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
 The IRONMAN 70.3 promises to be another             Events are an important part of our state’s
 outstanding success and I would like to             economic recovery from the pandemic because
 congratulate the organisers who have worked         they attract visitors to the region which
 to ensure this is a great experience for            stimulates the local economy and supports
 everyone involved.                                  local jobs. Events are also an important
                                                     opportunity for communities, friends, families
 On behalf of our Sunshine Coast Council, I
                                                     and visitors to come together, creating
 would like to wish the best of luck to everyone     community pride and reconnecting us.
 participating in this event and I look forward to
 seeing you back here on our Sunshine Coast in       Congratulations to the event organisers and all
 the future.                                         those involved in organising this event – may it
 Best regards                                        be a successful one.

                                                     If you are visiting for the event, I encourage you
                                                     to make some time to explore the diverse
                                                     tourism experiences on offer in this beautiful
                                                     region.

                                                     The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe
Mayor Mark Jamieson                                  MP
Sunshine Coast Council                               Minister for Tourism Industry
                                                     Development and Innovation
                                                     and Minister for Sport.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

  Event Schedule is up to date as at 17/08/2021 and is subject to change.
  View the Event Schedule online and on the IRONMAN Oceania App for the most
  up to date Information.

                                  FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2021
 Time               Event                                            Location
                                                                   Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
3:00pm - 7:00pm    Event Information Open
                                                                   Park, The Wharf
                                                                   Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
3:00pm - 7:00pm    IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open
                                                                   Park, The Wharf
                                                                   Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
3:00pm - 7:00pm    Sunshine Coast Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open
                                                                   Park, The Wharf
                   IRONMAN 70.3 Athlete Check-in Open (Must be     Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
3:00pm - 7:00pm
                   pre-booked)                                     Park, The Wharf
                                                                   Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
3:00pm - 7:00pm    Massage Open
                                                                   Park, The Wharf

                               SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021
 Time              Event                                            Location
                                                                 Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
10:00am - 4:00pm Event Information Open
                                                                 Park, The Wharf
                                                                 Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
10:00am - 4:00pm   IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open
                                                                 Park, The Wharf
                                                                 Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
10:00am - 4:00pm   Sunshine Coast Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open
                                                                 Park, The Wharf
                   IRONMAN 70.3 Athlete Check-in Open (Must be Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
10:00am - 4:00pm
                   pre-booked)                                   Park, The Wharf
                                                                 Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car
10:00am - 4:00pm   Massage Open
                                                                 Park, The Wharf
                   IRONMAN 70.3 Compulsory Bike Racking (Must be Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn
10:00am - 4:30pm
                   pre-booked                                    Parade
10:30am            Information Session with your Race Director     Finish Line, Beach Terrace
                                                                   Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn
11:30am            Transition Tour
                                                                   Parade
                                                                   Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn
1:30pm             Transition Tour
                                                                   Parade

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EVENT SCHEDULE

  Event Schedule is up to date as at 17/08/2021 and is subject to change.
  View the Event Schedule online and on the IRONMAN Oceania App for the most
  up to date Information.

                                SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2021
 Time        Event                                            Location
4:45am -
             Street Gear Area Open                           Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade
3:00pm
4:45am -
             Transition Open                                 Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade
5:40am
4:45am -
             Transition Help Desk Open                       Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade
6:00am
6:00am       IRONMAN 70.3 Pro Male Race Start                Mooloolaba Beach
6:01am       IRONMAN 70.3 Pro Female Race Start              Mooloolaba Beach
6:02am       IRONMAN 70.3 Paratriathlete Race Start          Mooloolaba Beach
6:05am       IRONMAN 70.3 Age Group Rolling Race Start       Mooloolaba Beach
8:00am -
             Massage Open                                    Finish Line, Beach Terrace
3:00pm
8:00am -
             Event Information Open                          Beach Terrace
3:00pm
9:00am -                                                     Athlete Village, Multi Storey Car Park,
             IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open
3:00pm                                                       The Wharf
9:43am       First Male Finisher Expected                    Finish Line, Beach Terrace
10:07am      First Female Finisher Expected                  Finish Line, Beach Terrace
11:45am -
             Transition Open for Bike Check Out              Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade
3:00pm
1:00pm-      IRONMAN 70.3 Award Collection *Please wait until
                                                              Mantra Mooloolaba
3:00pm       notified to collect
2:35pm       Last Finisher Expected                          Finish Line, Beach Terrace

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ATHLETE CHECK LIST

PRE EVENT                                             RACE DAY
❑ Book/confirm accommodation & flights (if            ❑ Ensure you have all items for your race
  applicable)                                           including, helmet, timing chip & wetsuit/trisuit
❑ Ensure event registration is confirmed (check       ❑ Enter Transition for last minute checks, set up
  for confirmation email)                               gear & drop off bike pump (if relevant)
❑ Familiarise yourself with event schedule            ❑ Drop off street gear bag (if relevant)
  (know all Check-In/drop off times)                  ❑ Start the race - be at the start line at least 15
❑ Ensure you have booked your appointment               minutes prior to your start time
  time for Athlete Check-In and bike                  ❑ Finish the race
  racking. You will receive an email three weeks
                                                      ❑ Collect your medal & finisher towel
  from race day with a link to book these times
                                                      ❑ Recover
❑ Review/update of medical & emergency
  contact details. You will receive an email three    ❑ Collect your items –street gear bag, bike
  weeks from race day with instructions                 pump, bike
❑ Pack photo ID in your luggage
                                                      POST RACE
❑ Familiarise yourself with the course - it is your
  responsibility to know this on race day             ❑ Have your medal engraved at the Official
                                                        IRONMAN Merchandise Tent
❑ Check athlete list online & on event app note:
  web list won't be updated after 16 August           ❑ If an award winner – collect award, once
  2021. Event app will be updated at close of           contacted
  Check-In prior to race day. If any details are      ❑ Upload your #medalmonday photo on your
  wrong contact us via                                  social media
  sunshinecoast@ironman.com or 1300 761
  384
❑ Book in massage. See page 26 for details

ONCE I ARRIVE (PRE RACE)
❑ Familiarise yourself with the event venue and
  key areas (Check-In, bike racking, swim start
  & finish line)
❑ Familiarise yourself with road closures
❑ Check-In and collect race kit
❑ Rack bike
❑ Pack items for race day
❑ Relay Teams – Familarise yourself with team
  transition entry point
❑ Relay Teams – Familarise yourself with the
  teams meeting point so you can cross the
  finish line together as a team

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RACE KIT
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RACE KIT COLOURS                                       5. STREET GEAR BAG
Black – Professional Male                              Place items required for post race (collected from
Silver – Professional Female                           gear drop area). Drop off race morning. Must use
                                                       bag supplied.
Orange – Age Group Athletes
Blue – Relay Teams                                     6. BIKE SEAT POST STICKER
1. RACE BIB NUMBER                                     Place this sticker around the seat post with
                                                       the number facing backwards to be read from the
Worn on the front and attach                           side. Attach prior to bike racking.
with race belt (supplied by athlete)
or safety pins (available at Event Information). Do    7. HELMET STICKER
not fold or alter race bib number                      Place sticker on front of helmet. Attach prior
                                                       to helmet check on race day.
2. ATHLETE WRISTBAND
Secured at Athlete Check-In and must be worn at        8. BIKE PUMP STICKER
all times until after presentations. The IRONMAN       Place sticker on bike pump prior to drop off on
Group will not allow access into                       race day.
athlete restricted areas without athletes
wearing their wristband                                9. STREET GEAR BAG STICKER
NO WRISTBAND = NO ACCESS                               Remove sticker from backing sheet wrap the
                                                       label around the string on the bottom right-hand
3. TATTOOS                                             corner of your street gear bag and stick securely
Number Tattoo: Place on right bicep                    onto the back of itself.
Category Tattoo: Place on left calf                    Note: Timing Chips are to be collected during
Application: Apply by peeling the clear film           bike racking. For more information see page 30.
off, placing the tattoo face-down on your right arm,
firmly pressing the paper side with a damp cloth
or sponge, holding for 60 seconds and gently peel
back the paper
Tattoos are compulsory to wear. In the case
your tattoo becomes faulty please see the
Event Information Staff who will be able to provide
direction on how to write your number/letter on
with a permanent marker.
4. SWIM CAP
Provided Roka swim cap, must be worn
during swim leg. If wearing another cap,
the official cap must be worn on top.
Swim caps are Latex.

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RELAY TEAM INFORMATION

Please note the below information relates to the     TRANSITION
Relay Teams and outlines specific team details
and difference to the Individual race.               The change over between team members will
                                                     occur at the bike position. Team members will
Teams you must still read the complete AIG for
                                                     meet at the bike racking position and exchange
all relevant information but please note the team
                                                     the timing chip. Your timing chip is your relay
information below.
                                                     baton.

                                                     It is recommended all team members attend
RACE KIT                                             Transition either during racking or pre-race to
Please refer to page 21 to see all inclusions in     ensure you are aware of your position and
your race kit.                                       transition flow.

Please note the team differences:                    During the race, team members will enter though
                                                     the Relay Teams Entry and find their bike
•   Race Bib Number – This is worn by the runner     position to meet their racing team member.
•   Athlete Wristband – each team member will
    receive their own wristband during Check-In      Relay Team change overs are self-managed and
                                                     it is up to Relay Teams to ensure they know
•   Street Gear Bag- each team member will
                                                     when they must be at the meeting point.
    receive
Tattoos:                                             SWIM START
•   Number Tattoo – worn by runner                   Rolling Start: Team swimmers will sort
•   Category Tattoo – worn by runner                 themselves into the correct start group based on
                                                     their swim start time. There is no different start
CHECK IN                                             for team swimmers vs individual swimmers.
Each team member will be required to attend
Check-In. The first team member to attend            FINISH LINE
Check-In will receive the Race Kit. It is then the
responsibility of the team member to distribute      Relay Teams are permitted to cross the finish line
the race kit to the other team member/s.             together, if they wish. The entry point will be
                                                     identified by a sign ‘Relay Teams Meeting Point’
Each team member when they attend Check-In           at the top of the finish line chute.
will complete their own process and collect their    If the runner only proceeds down the finish line,
own gifts.                                           they will be required to collect the
                                                     Team Members towel & medal.
It is recommended where possible, that all Relay
Teams Check-In together.

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PRE RACE INFORMATION

VENUE

ATHLETE CHECK-IN
See page 16 for time and location. We will be
operating Check-In by appointment only. You will
receive an email three weeks from race day with
a link to book these times.
All packs will need to be collected during Athlete
Check-In opening hours. Please note, no packs
will be posted out prior to the event.

What you will need to bring:
•   Photo ID (drivers licence or passport)
•   QR Code

Who can collect?:
Only the person registered can pick up their race
kit at Check-In. Please note that it is not
permitted for someone else to compete under
your name or for you to compete under someone
else’s name. This will result in suspension from
your State Triathlon Association and banning
both parties from future IRONMAN
Oceania/Multisport Triathlon Races.

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PRE RACE INFORMATION

MASSAGE                                               PARKING
Pre and post race massage therapy will be             Free parking will be available on surrounding
available from Friday to Sunday. View the Event       local streets in Mooloolaba (please ensure that
Schedule (pages 16-17) for times and location.        you are aware of the any parking restrictions. and
                                                      changed traffic conditions)
Cost: $20 per 15 minutes.
                                                      All day paid parking is available at the ParknGo
Bookings by emailing glaux@netspace.net.au            Mooloolaba Central car park
prior to 2pm Friday. Bookings also available          Limited 4-hour parking is also available at The
onsite from 3pm Friday.                               Wharf car park, Mooloolaba.

BIKE MECHANICS
                                                      CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDTITIONS
Bike mechanics will be available to offer minor
mechanic services in the venue on Friday and          Please take time to make yourself aware of all
Saturday. They will also be available in Transition   changed traffic conditions for yourself and all
on Saturday. This is a paid service.                  athletes on race day.
A limited ‘emergency service’ will be available on    View changed traffic conditions here.
race morning within Transition for all athletes.
                                                      SHUTTLE BUSES
RACE DIRECTOR UPDATES                                 Shuttle Buses will run between Mountain Creek
                                                      High School and River Esplanade, Mooloolaba
A virtual Race Director update will be available
                                                      (Opposite Sailport Mooloolaba Apartments).
via our Facebook Page & website. This will
include a high-level overview of the event.
                                                      Shuttle Buses will run between the below times:
The Information Session with your Race Director
                                                      •   Saturday 11 September: 8:00am - 6:00pm
is your opportunity to ask any last-minute
questions and it’s a great opportunity for both       •   Sunday 12 September: 4:30am - 8:30am
seasoned triathletes or first timers.                 •   Sunday 12 September: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
View the event schedule (page 16) for times and
location                                              If you do require any additional information
                                                      regarding shuttle buses, please contact us on
PRE RACE TRAINING                                     1300 761 384.

Ensure you are always aware of and obey the
town/state road rules. We highly recommend
always training with at least one other person.
Roads will remain open until race day; therefore,
we ask you to be cautious at all times and
courteous to the local community.

Swim: Remember to swim between the flags

Bike: Remember to obey the road rules and do
not ride two abreast on narrow road sections. Be
courteous to motorists. Wearing your helmet
whilst cycling is compulsory in Australia. Police
can issue on-the-spot fines for breach of this law.
Lock your bike whenever you leave it (unless it's
during bike racking).

Run: Run on footpaths where possible and do
not run more than two abreast.                                                                     26
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BAG DROP / COLLECTION

 STREET GEAR BAG
 Your street gear bag consists of any clothes you
 require post-race and is collected from the Street
 Gear Area. The bag provided to you during
 Athlete Check-In must be used as your street
 gear bag. No other bag will be accepted. Please
 ensure that you have the gear bag sticker
 (located in your race kit) clearly stuck to the
 bottom of the handle.

 Examples Include:
 •   Warm clothing (jumper, tracksuit pants)
 •   Different footwear
 Please refrain from placing any valuables in your
 bag where possible.
 View page 17 for times and locations.

                          DROP OFF
BAG                                            USE DURING RACE           POST RACE COLLECTION
                          LOCATION
                  When: Sun – 4:45am –
STREET            Race Start                                         When: Post Race, until 3:00pm
                                               No Use
GEAR BAG          Location: Parkyn                                   Location: Parkyn Parade Park
                  Parade Park
                  When: Sun – 4:45am –
                  Race Start                   No Access during      When: Post Race, until 3:00pm
BIKE PUMPS
                  Location: Parkyn             race.                 Location: Parkyn Parade Park
                  Parade Park

Note: When you collect your bike post race, street gear bags and bike pumps should be collected at
the same time.

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TRANSITION

                                                     TIMING CHIPS​
TRANSITION TOURS​                                    Pick Up: upon exit during bike racking.

Tours will be held by Toby Coote and take            Hot Tip: place the timing chip somewhere
approximately 30 minutes. The tour will include:     safe after collection. eg. with your helmet​.
• Flow of transition
                                                     Drop Off: timing chips are to removed by the
• Entry/exit points                                  athlete and handed to event staff within the
• Suggested setup                                    recovery area​.
• Opportunity for Q&A
                                                     Lost During Race: if you lose your timing
View the event schedule (pages 16) for times
                                                     chip during the race, inform event staff
and location.
                                                     within transition, so that timing providers can do
                                                     their best to replace the chip.
BIKE RACKING
                                                     Drop Out: if you do not start the race or pull out
View the event schedule (page 16) for times          of the race, please return the timing chip to a
and location.                                        drop out clerk located at information or if unable
Prior to Entry:                                      to reach this location to an event staff
                                                     member. Where possible only hand to an official
•   Attend Athlete Check-In
                                                     Event Staff member not a volunteer.
•   Secure bike seat post sticker
                                                     Lost Timing Chips: if your timing chip is
Bike Checks:                                         not returned or is lost, you will be charged
•   Conducted by Triathlon Australia upon entry      $150aud for a replacement.
•   You, the athlete are responsible for your bike
    being in safe working order
•   Inspectors will be checking for such thing as:
       - End plugs on handle bars
       - Tyres in reasonable condition
       - Stripped cabling
       - At least one water bottle cage
       - Brakes in working order
       - Compliance with IRONMAN Rules

How to Rack your Bike: Rack your bike by
the handlebars. On race morning you may
change your bike to be racked by the seat, front
wheel facing outward from the rack.

Covers: No full bike covers will be allowed
for overnight racking. These will be removed and
can be collected at Event Information (lost &
found).

​Note: No Helmets are to be left overnight as
 a compulsory helmet check is conducted on
 race morning​.

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TRANSITION

HELMET CHECK​                                            BIKE COLLECTION
Triathlon Australia officials will be conducting         View the event schedule on page 17 for
compulsory helmet checks as you enter the                collection times. Ensure you are aware of the
Transition area. Please ensure you have your             closing time as, after this time Transition will
helmet on and secured (with your helmet sticker          become unsecure.
on the front of your helmet) prior to entering           When collecting your bike, please ensure bike
Transition.                                              pumps and street gear bags are collected at the
                                                         same time.
Your helmet may be placed either on your bike
or on the ground beside bike.

Competitors are responsible for ensuring that
their bike helmet is in a safe working order, prior
to presenting them at Transition. See IRONMAN
Rules.

GEAR SET UP
All items required for your bike and run
legs will be set up on race morning at your
bike. There are no transition bags provided or to
be used for this event. Please note no bags/tubs
are to be used or left in transition and all bags will
be removed if left.

Gear may include:
Bike                          Run
Bike shoes (or on bike)       Running Shoes
                              (compulsory)
Helmet                        Race bib number
                              (compulsory)
Sunglasses                    Sunglasses
Towel                         Hat/Visor
Socks                         Socks
Change of clothes             Change of clothes
Nutrition and fluids (or on   Nutrition and fluids
bike)

BIKE PUMPS
Bike pump drop off will be available on race
morning at the Steet Gear Area and can be
collected post event from the Street Gear Area.
Please ensure your bike pump is labelled on the
top of the top using the sticker within your race kit
to assist volunteers when collecting.

All bike pumps which aren’t collected during bike
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AID STATIONS

BIKE AID STATIONS                                   Process:
                                                    Slow down when entering a bike aid station, don’t
In Australia we ride on the left-hand side of the
                                                    stop! If you do not require any product from a
road and aid station and take-ups will normally
                                                    bike aid station, please stay to the right of the
be with the left had.
                                                    roadway. There will be signs along the aid station
Aid Station Locations:                              listing what is on offer. Volunteers will be also
                                                    calling out what they are offering. Please politely
The Bike Course has 2 aid stations located
                                                    advise the by calling out as per your needs.
approximately 15km apart.
•   B1 – 13.8km & 56.8km, Sunshine Motorway         AID STATION LAYOUT
•   B2 – 28.8km & 71.8km, Sunshine Motorway
Will offer:
•   Water
•   Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime
•   Body Science Clean Bar – Banana Bread,
    Lemon Cashew, Choc Lamington
•   Maurtens GEL 100 and GEL 100 CAF
•   Bananas
•   Vaseline
•   Sunscreen
•   Insect repellent
•   Toilets

                                                    BIDON DISCARD
                                                    Please ensure bidons are discarded in aid station
                                                    rubbish zones only. Do not discard anywhere
                                                    else on course. Strict time penalties will apply.

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AID STATIONS

RUN AID STATIONS                                    AID STATION LAYOUT
The Run Course has 4 aid stations located
approximately 1.5km apart.
•   R1 – 2.3km, Mooloolaba Surf Club
•   R2 – 3.6km.,11km, 12.7km and 20.1km,
    Location opposite Bukatilla St
•   R3 – 5.5km, 9km, 14.7km and
    18.2km, Location corner Melrose Pde
    and Alexandra Pde

•   R4 – 6.9km, 16.1km Location Cotton Tree
    Park

Will offer:
•   Water
•   Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime
•   Body Science Clean Bar – Banana Bread,
    Lemon Cashew, Choc Lamington
•   Maurtens GEL 100 and GEL 100 CAF
•   Bananas
•   Red Bull will be supplied on course at aid
    station 2 and served in a diluted formula of
    50% Red Bull and 50% water
•   Cola
•   Vegemite
•   ANZAC Biscuits
•   Vaseline (situated in toilets)
•   Sunscreen
•   Insect Repellent
• Toilets

Process:
Keep left when approaching a run aid station. If
you do not require any product from a run aid
station please stay to the right of the roadway.
There will be signs along the aid station listing
what is on offer. Athletes will collect their own   DISCARD DROP ZONES
items from the aid station. Once items have been
collected, please proceed to continue the race or   Please discard any unwanted items post the
move aside to ensure no blocking of fellow          discard zone start sign and pre the discard zone
athletes.                                           finish sign. Anything discarded outside this area
                                                    will be penalised.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

CUT OFF TIMES                                                 CONTIGENCY PLAN
Cumulative cut off times for the swim, bike and run will      If/when the contingency plan needs to be
be based on an individual's swim start time as they           implemented you will be notified by the Race
cross the swim start timing mat. Below cut off times          Director. This will be communicated by the event
provide cut off locations and athletes maximum                app or by the commentator.
cumulative race time allowed to pass that location.
                                                              RACE DAY SERVICES
Swim – 1 hours 00mins from athlete’s individuals start
time                                                          Medical
•   1hr 00min - Swim Exit                                     A first aid provider will be engaged to provide first
                                                              aid at all events operated by The IRONMAN
                                                              Group.
Bike – 5 hours 00 mins from athlete’s individual start
time                                                          First aid will be positioned in a variety of
•   1hr 10min - T2 Bike Exit                                  locations. The exact positions of first aid stations
                                                              can be viewed on the course maps. Athletes are
•   2hr 03min - Coolum Roundabout U-Turn Lap 1
                                                              responsible for any costs incurred as a result of a
•   2hr 59min - Sixth Ave Turn Lap 1                          medical incident, this includes but is not limited to
•   3hr 24min - Maroochy River Bridge Lap Outbound            ambulance transfers, hospital stays, specialist
    Lap 2                                                     treatment; it is therefore strongly advised that all
•   3hr 54min - Coolum Roundabout U-Turn Lap 2                athletes hold adequate personal insurance.
                                                              Australian residents are recommended to hold
•   4hr 24min - Maroochy River Bridge Inbound Lap 2
                                                              valid private health insurance (inclusive of
•   5hr 00min - T2 Bike Entry                                 ambulance cover) whilst international athletes
                                                              are strongly advised to have adequate travel or
Run – 8 hours from athlete’s individual start time            personal insurance that will provide coverage for
                                                              participation in an IRONMAN Group
•   6hr 45min - Mooloolaba Taxi Rank Start Lap 2
                                                              event. Athletes are responsible for
•   7hr 23min - Duporth Ave Bridge Turn Lap 2                 understanding the terms and conditions of
•   7hr 37min – Run Aid Station 3 Inbound Lap 2               insurances held.
•   8hr 00min – Finish Line
                                                              SAG wagon
                                                              The SAG Wagon will collect athletes who are
Should an athlete be unable to reach one of these cut         unable to complete the event or are unable to
off times, they will no longer be able to continue racing.    finish within the course cut-off time. Collected
Race results will be classified as a Did Not Finish           athletes will be transported back to the event
(DNF). Event Personnel will assist in transporting the        venue.
athlete back to the event precinct via sag wagons.
                                                              Should you require a SAG Wagon at any time,
In addition to the above cut off times, athletes may be       please wave down a motorbike official and they
cut-off at any time based on the Race Director’s              will contact IRONMAN for SAG Wagon
discretion and judgement. Reasons for this may                deployment. Alternatively advise volunteers at
include, but are not limited to; medical, contingency,        the nearest aid station.
logistical and or race rule violations. In the situation of
one or more legs (swim, bike, run) being modified under       Please Note: delays in SAG Wagon transport
contingency scenarios                                         are expected. To assist with a prompt response,
                                                              please do not move from your reported location
The Race Director also reserves the right to announce         once a SAG Wagon has been requested as this
new cut off times.                                            could affect their ability to locate and transport
                                                              you.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

FINISH LINE PHOTO
FinisherPix is the official event photographer.
                                                       RESULTS
How to Get your Best Photos:                           Results can be viewed at the following locations:
• Ensure your helmet sticker visible on the            • IRONMAN Oceania App -
  FRONT of your bike helmet.                             https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-
• Keep your race bib number visible on the               coast-supporters
  FRONT of your body during the run and whilst         • Event website -
  entering the finish line.                              https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-
• Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish          coast
  line! Don’t worry about touching your watch,         • Finishers Certificate –
  the timing company will ensure an accurate             www.multisportaustralia.com.au
  record of your achievement.
                                                       No access to online services? Visit our Event
• Smile and have your photo taken with your
                                                       Information who can assist.
  finisher medal and towel at the photo wall
  available within recovery
                                                       MEDAL ENGRAVING
Your personal race photos will be available within     Medal engraving is available at the Official
24-48hrs after the race at www.finisherpix.com.        IRONMAN Merchandise store and view the event
                                                       schedule (page 17) for times. And location. The
RECOVERY PROCESS & AREA                                process takes anywhere from 5 to 25 minutes.
After passing the finish line arch, you will collect   Please note all medals must be dropped off and
your finishers medal and towel.                        collected to the Official IRONMAN Merchandise
                                                       Store. No medals will be posted.
You will then follow the recovery process and
have the below available to you:                       LOST & FOUND PROPERTY
•   Timing chip removal                                Any lost or found property that is handed in will
•   Recovery food/drink                                be taken to the Event Information. You can lodge
•   Medical support (if required)                      your own lost items here:
•   Official finisher photo by FinisherPix
Important: before exiting, please ensure all
relevant nutrition and items have been collected.
There is a no re-entry policy so make sure you
are comfortable before you exit.

THE POST FINISH RECOVERY AREA WILL
OFFER:
                                                       Alternatively view the event schedule (page 16-
•   Water                                              17) for times and location.
•   Gatorade Electrolyte – Lemon-Lime
                                                       Please note: that no responsibility or liability is
•   Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Brews               taken by the Race Organisers for lost property.
•   Fruit                                              All lost property will be held for 30days post
•   Red Bull                                           event. After this time all left over items will be
                                                       donated to charity. For any enquiries after the
STREET GEAR BAG COLLECTION                             event please contact IRONMAN on 1300 761 384
                                                       or sunshinecoast@ironman.com.
Your Street Gear Bag and Bike Pump will be
collected from the Street Gear Area which is
located at Transition, please note this is a 1.4km
walk from Recovery.

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ROKA
SWIM COURSE 1.9km
Cut off – 1 hour (1:00:00) from athlete’s
individual start time                                WETSUIT RUILING
View the Event Schedule (page 17) for start
                                                            Above
times.                                                                          16°C to
                                                            24.5°C
                                                                                24.5°C
                                                            Non-
WARM UP SWIM                                                wetsuit             Wetsuit
                                                                                                      Below
                                                            Swim                                      16°C
There is no official IRONMAN swim warm up,                                      Optional
Although athletes can warm up without Water                                                           Wetsuit
Safety supervision south of swim start, next to                                                       Mandatory
your designated swim start zones. When asked
to exit the water, please listen to IROMAN Staff
at swim start area.

PROFESSIONAL SWIM START                              Wetsuits will be optional if the water temperature
Professional athletes will start their race in a     is below 24.5 degrees Celsius and mandatory
wave start format from the beach start.              if the water temperature is below 16 degrees
                                                     Celsius. See race rules on page 11-12 for more
PARATRIATHLETE SWIM START                            information.
If you are a Paratriathlete and require support,     A provisional wetsuit ruling will be posted at
please contact us at                                 Athlete Check-In and Event Information on
sunshinecoast@ironman.com or on 1300 761             Saturday from 11am. The official wetsuit ruling
384.                                                 will be announced race morning by the
                                                     commentary team.
ROLLING START                                        Professional athlete wetsuit ruling may vary –
                                                     see IRONMAN Race Rules.
For Age Group Athletes, the race start will be a
Rolling Swim Start. Athletes are to self-seed        GLASSES DROP/COLLECTION
themselves into Start Zones prior to race start.
                                                     A glasses drop & collection point will be available
Four different Start Zones are available,            at the swim start/swim exit. Please ensure your
depending on an athlete’s expected swim time:        glasses are labeled with your race number prior
                                                     to drop off. Where possible drop your glasses at
•   Zone 1. Under 30 minutes                         the swim exit collection point. If unable to, a drop
•   Zone 2. Between 30 - 35 minutes                  off point will be available at swim start.
•   Zone 3. Between 35 – 45 minutes
•   Zone 4. Between 45 minutes - 1hr

Zone signage displayed within the Swim Start
area. To access the Start Zones, athletes will
need to follow the directional signage and
instructions of Event Staff.

At the official start time, the Rolling Start will
begin with athletes being released in intervals
across the start line and timing mat.

As you cross the start, your timing chip will
activate, and your individual time will start. The
rolling start will continue from Zone 1 to Zone 4
until all athletes have crossed the timing mat and
begun the race.
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ROKA
SWIM COURSE 1.9km

SWIM SAFETY                                             COURSE MAP
Water safety personnel and craft will be located
on the water during the swim. They will have
relevant equipment and are there to support you
should you require.
At any time should you require the assistance of
water safety please raise one arm into the air and
they will come to your aid. Should at any point in
time you decide to abandon the swim, you will be
taken to one of the swim extraction points. At this
point in time, if required you will be checked over
by medical and your timing band removed. If your
timing band has been removed, do not attempt to
re-enter the race.

SWIM CAPS
All ROKA swim caps provided will be latex
based. In the case you are allergic, please
contact us at sunshinecoast@ironman.com or via
1300 761 384.
Click here to view Age Group swim cap colours.

COURSE
Athletes will enjoy the experience of a rolling start
to kick off the swim course at Mooloolaba’ s
spectacular surf beach! The ocean swim consists
of a one lap counter-clockwise course, starting at
the eastern, more sheltered end of Mooloolaba
Beach and finishing approximately 120m west of
the swim start.

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VENTUM
BIKE COURSE 90km
Cut off – 5 hours (5:00:00) from athlete’s          COURSE MAP
individuals start time

TRAFFIC
Event vehicle and personal vehicles/motorbikes
will be out on course during the event.

COURSE
The cycle leg begins from Transition at Parkyn
Parade Park opposite the Mooloolaba Boat
Ramp and heads out onto the Sunshine
Motorway via Mooloolaba Esplanade and
Buderim Avenue. The Motorway is fast and
smooth with few undulations - perfect for a
speedy bike time! Once off the highway, athletes
will ride along the beachfront to Maroochydore
and back, then back onto Buderim Avenue for a
second lap before heading back into Transition in
Mooloolaba.

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HOKA ONE ONE
RUN COURSE 21.1km
Cut off – 8 hours (8:00:00) from athlete’s            COURSE MAP
individuals start time

COURSE
From Transition, runners will head east along
The Spit and complete a lap of Point Park before
heading north and onto the iconic Mooloolaba
Boardwalk and Esplanade. After heading over
the scenic Alexandra Headland Hill (the views
are worth the leg burn!), athletes will continue to
Cotton Tree via Sixth Avenue and Alexandra
Parade. Athletes will follow the same route for
the second lap along picture-perfect ocean
shores before finishing on Beach Terrace, steps
away from your beach side recovery.

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PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS                                       TRICLUB AWARDS
All awards will be available for collection at      The top 3 TriClubs overall of the day will be
Mantra Mooloolaba. If you are receiving an          awarded and prizes will be posted out post event.
award, you will receive a text. Please wait until   For more information on the TriClub Awards and
notified until you collect. Please ensure your      program visit here.
mobile number is correct in your ACTIVE Profile
to ensure you will receive notification.

•   Age Group - each age group will be awarded
    1st- 3rd place trophies.
•   Relay Teams - each category will be awarded
    1st- 3rd place trophies.
•   Professional athletes - will be awarded 1st –
    3rd place.
•   Triathlon QLD State Championships - each
    age group will be awarded 1st- 3rd place
    medals.

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFICATION (ROLL DOWN)
For the latest up to date information please           •   After the Race:
stay tuned to www.ironman.com/im703-                         •   Before Roll Down:
world-championship.                                              If there are no finishers in an Age
During Athlete Check-In you will be asked to                     Group that had one or more starters,
‘opt in’ and confirm you intend to accept a slot                 then the Initially Allocated Slot for that
should you qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3                          Age Group is re-allocated, within the
World Championship. If you are successful in                     same gender, to the Age Group with
obtaining a Qualification slot, we will be in                    the highest ratio of starters to slots
contact approximately 48-72hrs after the race                •   During Roll Down:
to advise. On the IRONMAN 70.3 World                             If any slot allocated to an Age Group
Championship registration process. Qualified                     is unclaimed (after Roll Down for that
athletes will have 48hrs to complete their                       Age Group is completed), then that
registration and pay the registration fee. If an                 unclaimed slot is re-allocated, within
athlete does complete his or her registration                    the same gender, to the Age Group
within 48hrs, the slot will roll down to the next                with the highest ratio of starters to
eligible athlete in the age group category.                      slots
You cannot change your mind after Athlete              Other Information
Check-In, therefore if you are unsure, its better
                                                       Only Age Group Athletes are eligible to receive
to ‘opt in’.
                                                       Age Group World Championship Qualifying
                                                       Slots. Athletes holding current Professional or
How does the Age Group Slot Allocation                 Elite status with any ITU Member National
Work?                                                  Triathlon Governing Body, WTC’s Pro
First, a quick note to clarify what we mean            Membership program or having raced as an
below by an “Age Group.” An Age Group is a             elite athlete in any international events during
particular age group within a particular gender.       the calendar year, are not eligible for Age
For example, “Male 25-29” is one Age Group,            Group Slots. Athletes may not at the time of
and “Female 25-29” is a different Age Group.           the event, nor at the time of the World
                                                       Championship event have they qualified for,
The Allocation Process:                                hold Professional or Elite status.
•   Before Race Day:
                                                       Any change in an athlete’s status prior to any
      •   Each Age Group with registered               event participation or a qualified World
          athletes is tentatively allocated one        Championship event must be disclosed to
          slot (each, an “Initially Allocated Slot”)   WTC immediately. Failure of the athlete to
      •   All other slots available for the race       make such disclosure will be cause for
          (the “Proportionally Allocated Slots”)       disqualification from such event and may result
          are not allocated until race day             in sanction from WTC Events.

•   On Race Say:
      •   If there are no starters in an Age
          Group, then that Age Group’s Initially
          Allocated Slot is removed and pooled
          with the Proportionally Allocated Slot
      •   The proportionally allocated slots are
          then allocated among all Age Groups
          (i.e., those having at least one starter)
          proportionally based on the number
          of starters in each Age Group. This
          allocation is done across both the
          male and female categories

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VOLUNTEERS                                             SPECTATORS
                                                       Spectators are asked to please support and
The 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast                   participate in all COVID Safe measures outlined
requires the support of over 600 Volunteers in         in the Athlete Information Guide. Key detail
order to deliver the event.                            includes;
Our team of Volunteers at the event will               ❑ Stay home if you or a close contact have
contribute a combined total of around 4,000              COVID-19 symptoms (click here for list of
hours to assist, support and motivate you from           symptoms) from 29 July, up to and including
the start to the finish of your IRONMAN 70.3             race day 12 September, please do not attend
journey.                                                 the event
We encourage you to say THANK YOU to the               ❑ Download and configure the Check In Qld
Volunteers whenever possible! Without the                app and the Commonwealth Government
Volunteers, we simply would not be able to run           COVID-19 app prior to attending the event
any IRONMAN events.                                    ❑ Avoid or minimize time at areas of high
                                                         density e.g. Athlete Check-In, Transition,
                                                         Swim Start and Finish Line / Recovery
OFFICIAL EVENT APP                                     ❑ Regularly clean hands at hand wash and
                                                         sanitation stations when onsite at event
The IRONMAN Oceania app has everything you
need to know as an athlete or a spectator.
                                                       GET SOCIAL
Available for both iphone and android, the app
includes live athlete tracking, race leaderboard,              https://www.facebook.com/IM703SunnyC
race results, course maps and event schedule.                  oast/
•   Update it to get the latest race info                      www.instagram.com/ironmanoceania
•   Track the athletes live throughout the course,             #IM703SC
    including their time splits
•   Live leaderboard to keep you up front with         WOMENFORTRI
    who’s in the lead. And you can filter by age
    group                                              WomenForTri’s mission is simple: “To identify
                                                       and diminish primary barriers to entry and
•   It’s super easy to find and create your own list   mobilize triathlon advocates to encourage and
    the of your fav athletes to follow                 engage female athletes across all distances and
•   You can receive notifications when the             representing all athletic abilities.” In keeping with
    athletes you're following cross key race points    this positive and empowering mindset Women
                                                       For Tri launched [WHY], which is aimed at
•   Check out the final results post-race              focusing on what triathlon adds to your life, not
•   Watch live video coverage throughout the day       any perceived “barriers.”

•   Always know where you are and want to be           #whywetri is all about highlighting your [WHY] in
    with interactive maps                              hopes of getting other women thinking about how
                                                       triathlon can add to their life, too.
•   Event info and clear schedules ensure you
    know what’s going on, where and when               If you have any further questions, please don’t
Get all the race info and updates in your pocket.      hesitate to contact us at
Download the IRONMAN Oceania App now!                  sunshinecoast@ironman.com or via 1300 761
                                                       384. Our team is here to support you along your
                                                       IRONMAN journey, and we look forward to
                                                       seeing you at the finish line!

                                                       See you soon,
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                                                       IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Team
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