RACE Date: Saturday 10th Feb 2024
About our race

This race is dedicated to the memory of Richie Walker, a promising Cronulla Triathlon Club member who tragically and suddenly passed due to a heart attack during a race in Tamworth. The race is organised and run by volunteers, and the Cronulla Triathlon Club is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to creating an opportunity for athletes of all abilities to compete against one another in a fun, organised and safe environment. The races also provide professional-level results catering to those looking to improve their best time, however all participants who give it their best on the day are celebrated. All profits are donated in Richie’s name to The Heart Foundation assisting their research into the causes and cures of heart disease http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/. To date over $100,000 has been donated through the RWA.

The NSW State Championships will also be awarded to the first 2023/2024 Triathlon Australia / NSW Standard (or premium) member in Junior A (17 – 19) and in the Open Category. The first member across the line in each age category (5 years) in both Male and Female is the Triathlon NSW Individual Aquathon State Champion.

Basic and Social Memberships do not qualify for State Champs.

WHICH RICHIE WALKER RACE EVENT DO I ENTER?

The Richie Walker event hosts the Sean Maroney Cup which is for First Responders only. Please see the below explanations to help you choose which race you need to enter should you wish to race these events.

LONG COURSE RICHIE WALKER – DISTANCE 1KM SWIM / 5KM RUN

You MUST enter this event if you wish to contest the NSW State Aquathlon Championships or be eligible for the Sean Maroney Cup.

Please ensure you select Sean Maroney Cup in the checkbox on the entry form if you are a first responder. All participants aged 17 and over in this event will automatically be eligible for the NSW State Aquathlon Championships provided they are current Triathlon NSW race members (Standard membership and above).

Age categories from 14 years (as at 31 December 2023) will be automatically calculated based on birth date.

ENTICER SHORT COURSE + JUNIOR AGE CATEGORY RICHIE WALKER

If you are aged 14+ and wish to compete in a Junior Age Category Distance (see distances outlined) and you will be automatically placed in the correct Junior Age Category race.

DISTANCES

EVENT AGE

(as of 31 Dec 2023)

 SWIM RUN TRANSITION

ZONE
JUNIOR AGE CATEGORY <7 50m 400m 1
7-9 100m (*see map) 750m (*see map) 1
10-12 250m (2 lengths) 1.6km (1 lap) 1
13-14 500m (4 lengths) 3.3km (2 lap) 1
15-16 750m (6 lengths) 5km (3 lap) 1
ENTICER SHORT COURSE 15+ 500m (4 lengths) 3.3km (2 lap) 2
TEAM 16+ 1000m (open course) 5km (3 lap) 2
OPEN LONG COURSE 14+ 1000m (open course) 5km (3 lap) 2

2024 RACE UPDATES

Results are now available. Click on “2024 RESULTS” blue button above to check the results.

Athlete Guide Updated. Click on “ATHLETE GUIDE” blue button above to download the guide.

Click on “VOLUNTEER HERE” blue button above to register your intention to help out as a volunteer at the Richie Walker Aquathlon.

Athlete Guide Updated. Click on “ATHLETE GUIDE” blue button above to download the guide.

~ SWIM CAPS ~
Swim caps are compulsory for the safety of all competitors.
To reduce waste, we will not be providing race specific swim caps and request you bring YOUR OWN swim cap. (Swim caps available for purchase on day of event, with proceeds donated The Heart Foundation)

~ WETSUITS / WATER TEMP ~
Preliminary water temperature will be posted on the website on the day prior to the event. A final ruling will be communicated on the morning of event regarding wetsuit use in the swim.

~ RUN COURSE ~
Please carefully review your age specific run course. Run course maps are available in the athlete guide. Additionally, there is a video of the run course available on the event website. TA rules will be followed on the run course so please ensure your torso is covered.

~ RACE BRIEFING ~
All athletes should attend race briefing on the morning of the event for updated communication regarding any important information.

~ REGISTRATIONS ~
Online registrations will close at 11pm on Thursday 8th February. On the day registrations will be located at the registration desk (inside the hall).

~ RESULTS ~
Race medals will be awarded at the presentation ceremony after the completion of all events. Final race results will be posted here.

If you are a first responder make sure your entered in the Sean Maroney cup as well as the RWA

Thank you to the numerous volunteers who have provided their time to put this race on and to allow all proceeds to be donated to the Heart Foundation.

We are looking forward to a ripping race on Saturday.