Courses

CHALLENGECANBERRA starts with 1 swim lap of 1.9 kilometers in the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin. Professionals athletes will have a deep water mass start with a clean swim loop, while our age group athletes will enjoy a rolling start. Spectators can view the whole swim and cheer their loved ones on. Athletes then make the 200m run to transition.

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Swim cut of time – 7.15am

Get ready for the ride of your life at the CHALLENGECANBERRA bike course! This thrilling course promises to be one of the most spectacular in the entire country, with a little bit of everything for every type of rider. From flat, fast sections to rolling hills and heart-pumping climbs that will have your lungs burning, this course is designed to push you to your limits.

Prepare to tackle the infamous Arboretum climb and the adrenaline-inducing Tuggeranong Parkway, where you’ll reach speeds of up to 70km on your way back to the race venue. And with spectators and loved ones lining the route, cheering you on every step of the way, you’ll feel like a pro cyclist as you zoom past hundreds of fans, showing them what you’re made of.

But it’s not just about the thrill of the ride – take a moment to soak up the breathtaking views of Canberra and its surrounds, and remind yourself why you fell in love with triathlon in the first place. With so much excitement and energy coursing through the air, you won’t want to miss a single moment of this epic adventure. Get ready to push yourself to the limit and experience the ultimate rush of the CHALLENGECANBERRA bike course!

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Bike Cut Off Time – 11.00am – athlete must be off the Tuggeranong Parkway and through Glenloch Interchange.

If participants do not make it to these markers at these times they will be put in the sag wagon and taken to transition to complete the run leg but will not be eligible for World Long Course selection. All athletes are encouraged to finish.

Lap 1 – 40km – include one anticlockwise climb of the Arboretum (Middle/Aquabike/Olympic participants will do this once only)
Lap 2 – 35km – no Arboretum climb
Lap 3 – 15km – short lap, Lady Denham Drive, right turn, right turn again up onto Tuggeranong Parkway and back to the finish. Note you will merge with athletes heading back on their 2nd lap.

The CHALLENGECANBERRA run course for this event consists of three laps around the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin, which showcases the beauty of Commonwealth Park and Nerang Pond. Upon entering the foreshore, athletes will soon be treated to a stunning view of the National Museum and Parliament House. The route continues with a fast and flat stretch along the foreshore passing the Red Bull aid station, providing an excellent opportunity for spectators to cheer on the runners as they pass by the National Library, Reconciliation Place, and the High Court of Australia. After crossing Kings Avenue Bridge, runners can hydrate at the aid station before reaching the only u-turn point. The return leg to the race venue is a quick and flat run. The run course is quick and be prepared for thunder ally each lap. The course offers three aid stations stocked with refreshments and fuel, making it an exceptional running experience.

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CHALLENGECANBERRA Olympic is also a rolling start and is one swim lap of 1.5 kilometers in the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin. Spectators can view the whole swim and cheer their loved ones on. Athletes then make the 200m run to transition.

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CHALLENGECANBERRA Olympic run course is spectacular. Similar to the the middle distance course with a slight difference at the start of the run. Athletes will enjoy 2 amazing laps of this breath taking run leg. You will want to do a 3rd lap.

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CHALLENGECANBERRA Sprint distance starts with 1 swim lap of a 750m swim in the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin. Sprint distance athletes also enjoy a rolling start. Spectators can view the whole swim and cheer their loved ones on. Athletes then make the 200m run to transition.

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