EVENT UPDATE – Thursday 22 May
We have now finalised the new shortened run start leg, as well as the start times. We have also finalised the athlete guide and the online athlete briefing is live now to view below.
FAQ’s
The backup ocean course would require moving closer to the Bowls Club into the gutter at high tide; with a large surf and high tide forecasted, we would have little beach remaining.
Water quality tests at the creek mouth, the Sprint start, and the Olympic start would all need to pass which is unlikely. Based on the murky water above the bridge, it’s likely the water below the bridge will also be polluted once the tide turns on Sunday morning.
Depending on your category, it will be between 100m and 500m.
Preferably on the beach, but given the limited sand, it will most likely take place on nearby paths, with a rolling start.
EVENT UPDATE – Wednesday 21 May
As you may be aware, we have experienced heavy downpours and consistent rainfall over recent months. This has had a lasting impact on the water quality in Cudgen Creek. We were on site Tuesday conducting a range of safety assessments.
While the water has started to clear — and conditions are expected to continue improving with the high tides — authorities have advised us to seek formal water quality testing. However, we have been informed that the creek may not pass these tests.
Late Tuesday afternoon, we convened an athlete roundtable to review our options. This included our crew, event staff, three triathlon club representatives, an AusTriathlon representative, a local coach, and two athlete representatives. We discussed the available options, including cancellation, a duathlon, or a run-cycle-run format.
Given the likelihood that it won’t be safe to swim in either the creek or the ocean (our backup swim course), we’ve made the decision to proceed with a run-cycle-run format. The decision was made as early as possible to provide you with additional time to make suitable travel and accommodation adjustment.
We understand that not everyone will be pleased with this change. However, NX has chosen to proceed with the event in consideration of the health and well-being of our participants.
As per our terms, no partial refunds or credits will be offered for this change to a duathlon. The event terms and conditions still apply pursuant to credits.
Mike Crawley, Race Director
