EVENT INFO
Event Location
Nelson Bay Wharf
Nelson Bay has everything the visitor could want as far as facilities and aquatic recreation goes. Your race will start at the very popular Nelson Bay Wharf.
General Information
Registration Kit Collection
All race packs must be collected prior to the event at the time and locations shown in the schedule.
Photo ID or Registration Confirmation is required.
Parking
Parking information will be provided for individual events. Please be mindful of local residents and parking restrictions in each location, and keep noise to a minimum.
Road Closures
See information below.
Sunday 10th December
VICTORIA PDE:
East direction – CLOSED from Governement Rd to Beach Rd
– For 15mins at 7.30am, 8am, 9am, 10.30am & 11am
BEACH RD:
East direction – CLOSED from Dixon Dr to Gowrie Ave
– 7.30am – 1pm
SANDY POINT RD & CORLETTE POINT RD:
Shoulder CLOSED – Pantowara St to Corlette Point Park
– 7.30am – 1pm
Safety Briefing
All competitors must attend this briefing, at the time and location nominated on the schedule. Most information will be provided in the Competitor Information emailed in the days prior to the event, but last minute details will be communicated here.
First Aid & Emergency
Trained medical personnel will be on site for the event. Aid station marshals/ volunteers will have a mobile phone for emergencies. There are basic first aid kits located at major aid stations as well as the start/finish line. Please ensure you provide accurate medical and emergency contact details when registering.
Rest & Recovery
Our post-race area is designed to provide the best start for your recovery process. Recovery drinks including Coke, water, fruit, ice cream and other sustenance to rebalance your body.
Fisiocrem massage therapists will feature at some venues. It’s also the best spot to swap tales of the day with other like-minded athletes.
Event Photography
Each Elite Energy event will have professional photographers to capture your event day(s) and save those memories for life.
Event Timing
Event timing will be conducted by Multisport Australia the premier timing operators in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Each athlete in the Swim will have overall time and placings, event splits and category placing. To review your times click here
Lost & Found
When you race your mind is always in so many other places than where did I leave my … On event day(s) lost property will be held at the registration marquee. Post event please email ofice@eliteenergy.com.au
Event Day Entertainment – Food and Beverage
Many may think this event is all for the athlete, As much as we love our athletes we also understand that for many it is not possible without their cheer squads. Commentators, food and drink vendors, music and other entertainment will keep spectators entertained throughout the event(s).
COVID Safety
Elite Energy operates in line with the most up to date advice from governing health bodies in each event location. Elite Energy advises athletes, staff and spectators to practice COVID safe hygiene and social distancing practices.
Cancellations & Refunds
Partial event refunds can be provided within certain time-frames in the lead-up to the event. Please review the full policy details here.
“The Run” Information
Age Categories
42.2km: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
21.1km: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
10km: Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5km Fun Run: 10-14, 5-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
2km Fun Run/Walk: Open to all age categories.
‘The Run’ podium place getters
Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall in ‘The Run’ 42.2km.
Podium Medals will be awarded to male and female (42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km) 2km distance runners do not recieve a medal.
Athletes that podium overall are not included in age group placings.
Cut-off Times
For the 42.2km Run participants will be given 5hrs.
21.1km participants will be given 3hrs and 30mins
10km participants will be given 1hr and 45mins
5km participants will be given 1 hour to complete the distance.
Changing up or down in distance
It seemed like a good idea at the time right? We understand that in the excitement of signing up to an event months in advance that we as athlete sometimes bite off more than we can chew. If you want to change down in distance after entering if there is availability we can do this for you simply email office@eliteenergy.com.au
Littering
Just don’t do it. We bring events to some of the most beautiful parts of not just Australia, but the World and we want to keep these places looking just as amazing as the way we found them. If you can carry it in full you can carry it out empty. We have a very hard stand fast rule on littering, if we catch you doing it, your event is over.
Aid Stations
Nutrition, water, hydration and medical will be available for athletes. For the marathon and half marathon, the aid station aid stations’ location will be confirmed closer to the event. Medical support will also be mobile.
Medical/first aid services
Trained medical personnel will be on site for the event. Please ensure you provide accurate medical and emergency contact details when registering.
Mandatory clothing/saftey items
It is mandatory that all run with their torso covered (no shirtless hero’s).
Bad weather/Water conditions
As much as we would love to be able to control everything, this is one thing we can not control. Where necessary Elite Energy reserves the right to alter, shorten, and/or change courses without notice to ensure athlete safety. To read more about entry terms and conditions click here.
Event Timing
Event timing will be conducted by Multisport Australia the premier timing operators in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Each athlete in the Swim will have overall time and placings, event splits and category placing. To review your times click here
Event Expo
Did you forget something that you “really need” to get through your event, or did you want to see the latest and greatest in sport and lifestyle, well we have you covered. Expo vendors have been hand picked to make sure you have what you really need.
WHAT YOU GET
- Event t-shirt or souvenir (with early bird and on time entries)
- Finisher medal
- Valuable draw prizes
- Sponsors products
- Beautiful race venue
- Timing chip and results on event day
- Safe and professionally managed event
- Police or professional traffic control personnel at all major intersections
- Traffic restrictions or partial/total road closures (dependent on local authorities approvals)
- Incredible support from local sport and charity groups – who receive a portion of proceeds from the event
- Sanctioning, technical support and insurance through triathlon NSW
- Aid stations on the run courses with water and energy drink
- Post-event snacks and recovery nutrition
- Bragging rights and annual stories to tell
