The Carmichael Ford Townsville Triathlon and Multisport Festival is an annual community event run in Townsville annually.  This year it is a one day event held on the 24th August including the following events only – Kids Triathlon, Enticer Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon.  Being held on the final Saturday of the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville, it give the community a great opportunity to be part of and experience a World Championship event.

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ENTER NOW - SPRINT & ENTICER Individual & TeamsENTER NOW - Kids Triathlon 7 - 13 years
Event Information
Date
Saturday 24 August
Townsville Triathlon Event Schedule
Time Activity Location
6.00am Check-in & Information Open The Strand Information Tent
6.15am Transition Open for Bike Check-in The Strand Transition
7.20am Transition Close for KIDS TRIATHLON The Strand Transition
7.30am KIDS TRIATHLON U10 Start The Strand Beach
7.45am KIDS TRIATHLON U13 Start The Strand Beach
7.50am Transition Close for ENTICER Individuals & Teams The Strand Transition
8.05am ENTICER TRIATHLON Teams & Individuals Start The Strand Beach
8.10am Transition Close for SPRINT Triathlon Individuals & Teams The Strand Transition
8.15am Transition Open – KIDS TRIATHLON Bike Check Out The Strand Transition
8.25am SPRINT TRIATHLON Teams & Individuals Start The Strand Beach
9.05am Transition Open – ENTICER Bike Check Out The Strand Transition
9.50am Transition Open – SPRINT Bike Check Out
11.00am Presentations – Enticer & Sprint – Individuals & Teams The Strand Park
11.30pm Transition Closes – Bike Check out closes The Strand Transition
Venues
ATHLETE CHECK-IN Strand Park – Event Village Thursday 22 & Friday 23 August
LATE CHECK-IN / INFORMATION / HELP DESK The Strand Information Tent – near Strand Transition Event Day only 6.00am – 11.30am
TRANSITION The Strand Transition – on road Each race has a separate racking area within the transition area.
TEAMS TRANSITION The Strand Transition – on road Athletes will change over chips with team competitors at the rack.  Enter transition when your team mate is exiting the swim
SWIM START Strand Beach
FINISH LINE Howitt Street Finish Line Experience finishing through the World Triathlon Multisport Championships Finish Line!
RECOVERY Jezzine Park Just north of the finish line
FIRST AID Jezzine Park Just north of the finish line
PRESENTATION AREA The Strand Park Main Stage at the Festival Village
Race Entry Info
Community Event
Anyone can enter! Join us and experience a little bit of the World Triathlon Multisport World Championships
Races
Kids Triathlon
Enticer Triathlon
Enticer Corporate Teams Triathlon
Sprint Triathlon
Sprint Teams Triathlon
Townsville Triathlon Festival Fees
Registration via Active. All fees include a 9% Active process fee
LAUNCH – Ends 31 March EARLY BIRD – Ends 31 May Regular
Kids Tri $39.00 $44.00 $49.50
Enticer $83.00 $88.00 $94.00
Enticer Corporate Team $206.00 $216.00 $228.00
Sprint $99.00 $110.00 $120.00
Sprint Relay Teams $149.00 $165.00 $180.00
Entry Fee Inclusions
• Race Number
• Race Bib
• Timing Chip
• Athlete Gift
• Finisher Participation Medal
• Medical support / assistance
• Aid Stations
• Post event recovery area at the Finish area with food and drink
• Category winner prizes
Key Entry Dates
26 Feb - Entries Open
1 Jun - 45% refund cut off
13 Jul - 22% refund
Athlete Withdrawals
If you cannot participate in the event, entry fee refunds are available in accordance with the below stated Athlete Withdrawal dates only. After the stipulated dates, entry fees are non-refundable for withdrawals initiated by the athlete (or, where the athlete is a minor, the authorised adult who completed the entry on their behalf). Requests for refunds must be notified to the organiser in writing via email at info@townsville.triathlon.org.ELIGIBLE ATHLETE WITHDRAWAL REFUNDSWhere eligible, please allow up to 30 business days for your refund to be processed. The refund is automatically issued to the credit card originally used to pay for the registration. If this card has since been cancelled or has expired, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify our customer service team when requesting the eligible refund.45% of entry fee refundable for athlete withdrawal requests made up to 11:59pm (AEST) on 1st June 2024.22% of entry fee refundable for athlete withdrawal requests made up to 11:59pm (AEST) on 13th July 2024.No refunds for athlete withdrawals after this date. Where the athlete is a minor, any athlete withdrawal request must be made by the authorised adult who completed the entry on that athlete’s behalf.Event and Transfer Policy 2024 Carmichael Ford Townsville Triathlon Festival
Entry Terms and Conditions
2024 Carmichael Ford Townsville Triathlon Festival Event Waiver2024 Carmichael Ford Townsville Triathlon Festival Kids Triathlon Event Waiver
AUS Triathlon
All athletes must have an AusTriathlon membership or One Day Race Licence (ODL) to race. Existing AusTriathlon members enter using the Triathlon Australia Annual Member category and your membership with be validated by AUS Triathlon. All general entries must pay a ODL during the registration (prices below, inclusive of all fees and taxes). This ODL provides Personal Accident insurance for accidental death and permanent injuries while competing in the event (up to a maximum of $25,000) and Public liability insurance for property damage or injuries caused by you to others during the race. Please note this ODL does not provide coverage for: bikes, personal property damage, your out-of-pocket medical expenses or loss of income. To upgrade your level of insurance and/or for more details see: www.triathlon.org.au/Membership/Annual_Membership.htm.
Kids Distance ODL – AUD$0.00
Enticer Distance ODL - AUD$4.91
Sprint Distance ODL - AUD$13.66
Kids Triathlon
Date
Saturday 24 August
Kids Triathlon 7 - 10 years (as of race day)
Swim 100m, Bike 2km (1 Lap), Run 500m (1 Lap)
Kids Triathlon 11 - 13 years (as of race day)
Swim 200m, Bike 4km (1 Lap), Run 1km (1 Lap)
Kids Triathlon Key Times
Time KIDS TRIATHLON Location
10.00am – 4.00pm Check-in on Thursday 22 or Friday 23 August The Strand Park – Event Village
6.00am Information Open The Strand Information Tent
6.15am Transition Open for Bike Check-in The Strand Transition
7.20am Transition Close for KIDS TRIATHLON The Strand Transition
7.30am KIDS TRIATHLON U10 Start The Strand Beach
7.45am KIDS TRIATHLON U13 Start The Strand Beach
8.15am Transition Open – KIDS TRIATHLON Bike Check Out The Strand Transition
Cap Colours
GREEN KIDS 7-10 years
PURPLE KIDS 11 – 13 years
Presentations
Finisher Participation Medal & Athlete Gift
Enticer Triathlon
Date
Saturday 24 August
Enticer Individual Triathlon
(13 years as of 31 Dec 2024)
Swim 250m, Bike 13km (2 Lap), Run 2.5km (1 Lap)
Enticer Corporate Teams
(13 years as of 31 Dec 2024)
Swim 250m, Bike 13km (2 Lap), Run 2.5km (1 Lap)
Enticer Triathlon Key Times
TIME ENTICER – INDIVIDUALS & CORPORATE TEAMS LOCATION
10.00am – 4.00pm Thurs 22 and Fri 23 August – Athlete Check-in The Strand Park – Event Village
6.00am Information Open The Strand Information Tent
6.15am Transition Open for Bike Check-in The Strand Transition
7.50am Transition Close for ENTICER Individuals & Teams The Strand Transition
8.05am ENTICER TRIATHLON Teams & Individuals Start The Strand Beach
9.05am Transition Open – ENTICER Bike Check Out The Strand Transition
11.00am Presentations – Enticer & Sprint – Individuals & Teams The Strand Park
11.30pm Transition Closes – Bike Check out closes The Strand Transition
Cap Colours
YELLOW ENTICER Individual
ORANGE ENTICER Corporate Team
Presentations
Finisher Participation Medal & Athlete Gift
Enticer Triathlon Male & Female – TTMF Medal – Gold Silver Bronze
• 12-15
• 16-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80+
Enticer Triathlon TEAMS – TTF Medal – Gold Silver Bronze
• Male Enticer Teams
• Female Enticer Teams
• Mixed Enticer Teams
Sprint Triathlon
Date
Saturday 24 August
Sprint Individual Triathlon
(14 years as of 31 Dec 2024)
Swim 750m, Bike 19km (3 Lap), Run 5km (2 Lap)
Sprint Relay Teams(14 years as of 31 Dec 2024)
Swim 750m, Bike 19km (3 Lap), Run 5km (2 Lap)
Sprint Triathlon Key Times
TIME SPRINT TRIATHLON – INDIVIDUAL & TEAMS LOCATION
10.00am – 4.00pm Thurs 22 and Fri 23 August – Athlete Check-in The Strand Park – Event Village
6.00am Information Open The Strand Information Tent
6.15am Transition Open for Bike Check-in The Strand Transition
8.10am Transition Close for SPRINT Triathlon Individuals & Teams The Strand Transition
8.25am SPRINT TRIATHLON Teams & Individuals Start The Strand Beach
9.50am Transition Open – SPRINT Bike Check Out
11.00am Presentations – Enticer & Sprint – Individuals & Teams The Strand Park
11.30pm Transition Closes – Bike Check out closes The Strand Transition
Cap Colours
POWDER BLUE SPRINT Individual
NAVY SPRINT Team
Presentations
Finisher Participation Medal & Athlete Gift
Sprint Triathlon Male & Female – TTF Medal – Gold Silver Bronze
• Open Medal + Prize
• 14-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80+
Sprint Triathlon TEAMS – TTF Medal – Gold Silver Bronze
• Male Sprint Teams
• Female Sprint Teams
• Mixed Sprint Teams