RELAY TEAMS & ALL IN TEAMS
GRAB YOUR CREW AND CONQUER KINGY!
Take your pick of a Relay or All In Team in the Olympic or Sprint distance. There is also a relay for our Big Kids who may like to race with their buddies!
TEAMS Summary
| Dates | Sunday 1 December 2024 Sunday 23 March 2025 |
| Distances | Olympic: 1150m swim*, 40km cycle, 10km run Sprint: 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run Tempta: 300m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run Big Kids: 200m swim, 6km cycle, 1km run *Please note the 1 December 2024 event is running on a shortened swim course. This is due to the tide and sand build up in the creek – which has been flagged as an ongoing issue locally. With a forecast higher tide, the swim course will return to the usual 1500m for 23 March 2025. |
| Swim Start | Cocoon Beach, Cudgen Creek |
| Categories | Relay Teams – Bring together your squad and challenge your specialty. One athlete completes each leg of the triathlon, passing the timing chip to the next athlete in transition. Create your team with any combination of men or women. Teams can be of two or three members. All In Teams – Train together, race together. Grab some mates, and each challenge all three legs of a full triathlon. Each team will receive their individual time and cumulative team time. Create your team with any combination of men or women. Teams must be of three members. Minimum age for Olympic is 15 years, Sprint is 14 years, Tempta is 12 years and Big Kids is 10 years – all ages calculated as at 31 December 2024. |
Entry Fees
| SUPER EARLY BIRD (Ends 31 July) | EARLY BIRD (Ends 31 December) | REGULAR | |
| Olympic Relay Team | $197 | $217 | $245 |
| Olympic All In Team | $329 | $349 | $385 |
| Sprint Relay Team | $167 | $177 | $205 |
| Sprint All In Team | $247 | $287 | $307 |
| Tempta Relay Team | $129 | $139 | $157 |
| Tempta All In Team | $199 | $209 | $219 |
| Big Kids Relay Team | $45 | $55 | $79 |
*Please note as of 1 July 2024, all NX entry prices are subject to a 2.79% transaction fee as well as a $1.49 environmental fee.
Insurance
If all three team members are not an AusTriathlon Annual (Standard or Premium) Member, you will need a One Day License.
One Day Licenses are automatically added to your entry at time of purchase if you do not enter a valid AusTriathlon number. This One Day Licence added at checkout will cover the whole team. Each individual is responsible to ensure their insurance is up to date or they will be uninsured.
One Day Licence (ODL) is a means by which participants who are not AusTriathlon Annual Members, contribute to the costs of running the sport of triathlon. It also ensures they are covered by an appropriate level of insurance while they are participating at events.
This event is governed under the AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules, click here to read more.
PROGRAM
*Note all times are local New South Wales.
Saturday 30 November 2024
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Check In 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Kingscliff Community Hall
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Transition Open 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Faulks Park
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Kids Transition Tour 3.00pm
Faulks Park
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Tempta & Sprint Transition Tour 3.30pm
Faulks Park
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Olympic Transition Tour 4.00pm
Faulks Park
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Olympic & Sprint Transition Tour 4.30pm
Faulks Park
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Pre-Race Soiree 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Cudgen Headland Surf Club
Sunday 1 December 2024
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Check In 4.30am - 10 minutes before first wave
Kingscliff Community Hall
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Transition 4.30am - 10 minutes before first wave
Faulks Park
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Bag Drop 4.30am - 12.00pm
Kingscliff Community Hall
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Tempta Swim Start 6.00am
Cocoon Beach, Cudgen Creek
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Sprint Swim Start TBC
Cocoon Beach, Cudgen Creek
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Olympic Swim Start TBC
Cocoon Beach, Cudgen Creek
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Kids Swim Start TBC
Cocoon Beach, Cudgen Creek
*All times subject to final entry numbers.
ATHLETE INFORMATION
Tri Rules
All our Events are governed by AusTriathlon Policy and Rules. Full details can be accessed as follows AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules.
Insurance
If you are not an AusTriathlon Member, you will need a One Day Licence.
TEAMS: All members of your team must be current AusTriathlon Members or a One Day Licence must be bought to cover the team.
One Day Licences are automatically added to your entry at time of purchase if you do not enter a valid AusTriathlon number.
If you intend to compete in more than one event, then it may be worth considering an Annual Membership of AusTriathlon.
Withdrawals
To request a withdrawal, transfer or refund you must email kingsclifftri@nxsports.org in advance of the event.
Refer to our Terms & Conditions for details.
Wave Starts
Wave starts will be uploaded on the Monday prior to the event.
Start List
Start lists will be uploaded closer to the event date.
Registration
Registration is planned to open on Saturday afternoon from 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM outside the Cudgen Surf Lifesaving Club. If you can’t make it on Saturday arvo, you can sign on and rack on the day from 4.30 AM and until ten minutes before the first wave start.
When you arrive at the venue you will need to sign in at the registration area. Line up based on your age group, you will then be asked for your surname and first name.
You will receive your registration pack which will include:
- Bike Sticker
- Helmet Sticker
- Bib Number – Put this on your shirt (front) with safety pins or on your race belt.
- Timing band – Around your left ankle.
- Swim cap – Make sure it is the right colour for your wave.
If you are a team, one team member can collect your team race kit for the whole team at registration.
Bike Racking
Bike racking is available on Saturday afternoon 2:00PM – 5:00PM and there is overnight security provided.
Before you can enter transition you must have your bike sticker and helmet stickers affixed. You must also wear your helmet for Officials inspection.
Only race kit is permitted to stay in transition – for all other items, you must use the bag drop.
Bag Drop
Bag drop will be located under the Surf Club.
Parking
Parking for athletes and supporters is available at three primary locations. Athletes and supporters will be assisted in parking by traffic controllers.
Parking is central to registration and transition. Do not park illegally or across driveways as this causes stress within the community. A reminder that council will be onsite all day giving out fines after previous problems.
Parking will not be available on the course, or in many of the streets adjacent to Marine Parade, such as Pearl Street or Seaview Street. It is strictly forbidden to park in the Kingscliff Shopping Village and Woolworths, and athlete’s vehicles will be towed.
Parking is available at:
– Rotary Park next to Sutherland Street Bridge
– Jack Julius Park next to Sutherland Street Bridge
– Jack Bayliss Park (site of Kingscliff Markets) north of Bowls Club on Marine Parade
Please do not park illegally as council will be onsite all day giving out fines.
Results
Click the year below for previous results:
24 March 2024
26 November 2023
18 March 2023
20 November 2022
30 January 2022
23 May 2021
29 November 2020
24 November 2019
31 March 2019
2 December 2018
18 March 2018
3 December 2017
26 March 2017
27 November 2016
20 March 2016
22 November 2015
15 February 2015
23 November 2014
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Entry Information
Official entries close 10 days prior to the event. Late entries are offered until the Friday before the event – unless sold out prior.
Yes. The ODM is automatically added to your entry, if you do not have a AusTriathlon membership.
You are only required to purchase one ODM per team entry. Therefore, if one member of the team has an AusTri licence, this will cover the whole team.
If ALL team members are annual AusTri members, no ODM is required. If NO team members are annual members then one ODM is required.
Opens is a non-drafting division for Olympic participants without any age restriction. Typically, this is the most competitive category and where elites and pros enter.
Yes. All distances have a minimum age for participation. For more information on age restrictions please visit the activity page you are interested in.
Age group racing is determined by your age as of 31 December 2024 and grouped in five year brackets (i.e. 30-34, 35-39, etc.).
In some cases we will consider this, but we will need a letter from their coach confirming that they are capable to compete at that distance. This letter can be sent to kingsclifftri@nxsports.org.
All In teams consist of three people who each complete all three legs of a tri each; Relay teams involve each team member doing a single leg of the triathlon.
Athenas (75kg+) and Clydesdales (100kg+) are weight determined categories.
- Withdrawal 45 days or more out from the event you will receive an 80% refund or 100% credit.
- Withdrawal 14-44 days out from the event you will receive a 50% refund or 100% credit.
- Withdrawal 13 days or less out from the event you will receive no refund and 100% credit of your entry fee.
- Withdrawal 48 hours or less out from the event you will receive no refund or credit of your entry fee.
- Refunds or credits do not apply to items such as merchandise, accommodation, meals, travel and are only applicable to entry fees.
- To receive credit or refund, withdrawals must be made in writing to kingsclifftri@nxsports.org
Event Information
The next triathlon is scheduled to be held on 1 December 2024.
The Kingy Tri welcomes individuals and teams from 7 years and up.
NXsports actively encourages individuals with additional needs to compete in our events. Please get in touch with our team on 1300 28 29 49 to discuss how we can accommodate you.
Wave start times for each distance will be finalised in the week of the event, after official entries have closed.
Yes, each triathlon participant receives a timing chip as part of their race pack which is to be worn on the left ankle. For Relay Teams there is one timing chip which must be passed to the next relay member. Results are released online by late afternoon of the event.
Bag drop is located underneath the Surf Club.
It’s too early to tell at this stage. An indicative temp will be taken the day prior and the official water temperature will be checked the morning of the event.
Wet suits are only permitted at less than 24.6 degrees for age groupers.
We do everything we can to ensure everybody has support and completes their race. We are still pending final approvals from Council, so we do not have the exact curfew times yet – but our planning takes into account all the previous athlete times on the course over recent races to ensure everyone finishes (particularly the cycle as it relates to road closures).
Absolutely – but all bikes must be in a safe working condition.
Yes, helmets are compulsory to participate in the event. When you enter transition to ‘rack’ your bike, you will need to put your helmet on – at this time our technical officials will check that this is safe to wear for the event.
You are not permitted to race with any music devices including mobile phones, MP3 players, earphones etc, this is a very serious safety risk to you and the participants around you.
All teams wishing to set up tents will be asked to do so in the designated areas. With the event operating in the centre of town it is important for the safety and consideration of competitors, spectators and locals that team tents are only erected in permitted areas. Call the office on 1300 28 29 49 if you would like some more information.
Inclusions
What do I get?
Event
Race number with personalised bib
Timing and results on race day
Closed roads
Police support and traffic control
Medical support
Stuff
Athlete gift
Water and aid stations on course
Post-race recovery area
Bonus
Lucky draw prizes at presentation
Bragging rights and stories to tell!
