Forster Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Saturday 18th October & Sunday 19th October 2008
Forster NSW (2.5 hours north of Sydney)

Forster Triathlon & Multisport Festival Diary

Sponsor Event Date Race Distance Link to
Sprint Championships Australian Sprint Championships 18/10/08 7:00am 750m / 20km / 5km Enter Now more info
Enticer Enticer TRYathlon
12 - 112 (10 year age groups)		 18/10/08 9:30am 300m / 8km / 2km Enter Now more info
MINIMAN McDonald's MINIMAN Triathlon
7- 11 (No Timing)		 18/10/08 10:30am 50m / 2km / 500m Enter Now more info
MINIMAN McDonald's MINIMAN Triathlon
12 - 16 (No Timing)		 18/10/08 11:15am 150m / 4km / 1km Enter Now more info
NSW Pro Series NSW Pro Tour 18/10/08 12:00pm 2 X 300m / 8km / 2km Enter Now more info
  Elite Criterium 18/10/08 1:30pm 40km Enter Now more info
YMCA Fun Run 18/10/08 4:00pm 5km Enter Now more info
Seven Mile Beach NSW Long Course Championships 19/10/08 7:00am 2km / 60km / 15km Enter Now more info

Our passionate sport of triathlon is set to return to the birth place of Australian Ironman on 18/19 Oct 2008 at Forster NSW. The crew who brings you the Australian Long Course Championships at Huskisson is teaming up with the Great Lakes Council, GLITA (Great Lakes International Triathlon Association) and the Forster Community to bring a festival of triathlon to the picturesque NSW mid north coast.

While most events around the country cater for the elitist and seasoned age groupers, the weekend activities will focus on the family with an event schedule to suit ALL levels of fitness and all ages. Saturday's schedule will commence with the Australian Sprint Triathlon Championships [750m (S)/ 20km (B)/ 5km (R) ] followed by the Enticer TRYathlon [300m / 8 km / 2 km] for beginners and first timers.

Once these events are over and the day is warming up, it's time to line the streets and focus on the "kids". The completely traffic free, closed course will see hundreds of kids with smiles on their dials as they "have a go" in the McDonalds MINIMAN [Ages 7-12: 50m /2km /500m & 13-16: 150m/4km/1km]. All these events will be in a safe (enclosed salt water sea pool) and confident environment. EVERY kid who enters before the "due date" will receive an event shirt and a finisher's medal. No timing will be at these events, as we encourage participation over competition. Once these events are over, you can grab a bite to eat at the many funky little cafes along the lake and beach and sit back and watch the fast and furious action of the Elites.

When the sun is at its peak we will start the Pro Tour Triathlon [Enduro Format - 300m (s) /8km (b) /2km (r) / 300m (s) /8km (b)/ 2km (r)]. This event will be draft legal and action packed and we will handicap the men and women. A great spectacle to see the men chase the women for line honours. Once this is over, don't move an inch as we commence the Elite Criterium. See some of NSW's legendary cyclists attack the streets of Forster in an exciting and spectacular finale to the day.

Unwind with a presentation and social evening at a venue TBC before the big one on Sunday. As the sun rises over Main Beach at Forster, hundred of athletes will prepare to reignite the spirit of long distance racing in Forster. The NSW Long Course Triathlon Championships [2km(s) /60km(b) / 15km (r)] will be a visual spectacle with a pristine ocean swim, a 2 lap bike course on the "old stomping grounds" of many a seasoned Ironman, and an undulating run course. Just like the "good old days" the finish will stir the spirits up that famous "finish chute" that has bought many an Ironman to tears.

  • Road Closures: Forster Triathlon & Multi Sport Approved Road Closures & Restrictions Link to road closures
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  • Contact Information
    • Event Director
      • Mark (Emo) Emerton 0413 765 248 or
    • Race Director As Above
    • Admin Director
      • Tony Lim 0411 052 746 or
    • Are You Interested In Volunteering At Forster?
      • Contact - GLITA pjnixon@westnet.com.au