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Date: 1st September, 2018
Venue: Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, ACT Google Map
Race Organiser: Triathlon ACT
Registration: Enter Now

2018 Photos - Thanks Joe Walshe
2018 Results - live (provisional as at 01092018)
2017 Results - 07082017

Competitor List - as at 9am 29th August 2018
Competitor Newsletter #1 - 27th August 2018
Competitor Newsletter #2 - 30th August 2018
Competitor Newsletter #3 - 19th September 2018

2018 Race Schedule - as at 31st May 2018 

Come and race at one of the world's premier multisport facilities, Stromlo Forest Park, for the ACT Duathlon Championships. Run on the beautifully manicured cross country grass running loop, transition on the cycle criterium track, ride on the rolling hills of Uriarra Road and return to the cross country track for the final run. This fast, fun and family friendly race is a great way to start the race season or your fitness campaign. 

Triathlon ACT events are designed for the family in mind with categories for beginners to elite and young children to the mature athlete. The main race will include a 5km run, 20km cycle and 2.5km run. Novice and TRYkids Duathlon events take place on the same circuit. Grab your friends and family and get involved in the ACT Duathlon Champs on Saturday 1st September, 2018.

This event is a World Championships Qualification (WQE) race for the Triathlon Australia team that will attend to the 2019 ITU World Duathlon Championships as part of the ITU World Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, Spain (April 27- May 4th). Challenge yourself at the ACT Duathlon Championships at one of the most beautiful multisport event destinations in the heart of Canberra.

Parking & Road Closures

Parking is available at the main Stromlo Forest Carpark until 8am, when the road closures will come into place. If you arrive after 8am, then you can park at the Stromlo Forest Memorial Carpark or from Cotter Road, and walk in. 

Road Closure will take effect from 8am to 12noon on the following roads:

• Opperman Drive from John Gorton Drive to 10km along Uriarra Road, including Dave McInnes Road. 
• Local residents will have access during the event, as well as cars exiting Stromlo Forest Park car-park. If available, some cars maybe allowed into Stromlo Forest Park carpark during the event through the ticketed Stop/Go traffic controllers.
• All participants need to ride on the left side of the road and be aware that a limited amount of traffic maybe out on the course during the event. 
• If the course is clear and equipment is packed up off the cycle course before 12pm, the roads will be open earlier. 

Volunteers 

Click here to register as a volunteer

​Categories

Sprint - 5km Run / 20km Cycle / 2.5km Run
Novice - 2km Run / 10km Cycle / 1km Run
TRYkids Long - 1km Run / 5km Cycle / 500m Run
TRYkids Short - 375m Run / 2.5km Cycle / 375m Run

Pricing

Course Information - Brief 

Course Maps 

• Sprint
• Novice
• TRYkids Long
• TRYkids Short
  

Sponsors

• Proximity
  
• Rolfe Classic BMW
• EY
  
• Canberra Southern Cross Club
• SportsCare & Physiotherapy
  
• Scody
• The Runners Shop

FAQ

• FAQ 
• Emergency Plan (2018 update available soon)