THE COURSE
The course for the Richie Walker Aquathlon is a great venue to race at. Held wholly within the Gunnamatta Park area, it is spectator friendly and free from traffic.
Below outlines each leg of the race.

NOTE : All swims/races start at the same time.

THE SWIM - 16YRS AND OVER
The swim starts as a beach or deep water start depending on the tide. It's an out and back course with the turn around at "Murray's Cruiser".

THE SWIM - JUNIOR
The swim is held within the Baths and is a beach start. Buoys are placed at the turn arounds for this multi loop swim.

THE RUN
After exiting the swim leg, you enter the transition area, TORSO COVERED. shoes on and running on to the predominately cross country style course. It's multi loop with uphills and downhills, and is clearly marked out. Each loop is approximately 1.6km.
YOUR TORSO MUST BE COVERED OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON TO THE RUN COURSE.

FINISH LINE AREA
The finish line area will have all the athlete needs to cooldown after the race. Water,sports drink and fruit.
St.Johns Ambulance will be in attendance.

REFRESHMENTS
The legendary Col Hood Bbq will be in full swing catering for all your needs.

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