Island Triathlon Festival
Event Info
31 Jan -2 Feb 2025See Event Information below.
Event Information
Event Date:
Friday 31 JAN – Sun 2 FEB 2025
Location: Stockton Park (east of Ferry Station)
Crn Mitchell St and Wharf Crest, Stockton, NSW, Australia
Getting there and Parking
By Car
Stockton is just north of Newcastle, on the other side of the harbour. It’s not an island but has the touch and feel of an island location, but in reality, is just 700m from the 6 th largest city in Australia. When entering Stockton by car at the large roundabout north of the Stockton Bridge, there is only one road in and out, called Fullerton St. Friday and Saturday there are no road closures, however on Sunday from 5.00am you will be directed from Fullerton St to turn left into Booth St and right turn into Dunbar St. Follow Dunbar St for 1.5km and then turn left into King St and right into Mitchell St and then left into Hunter. There is parking available as directed beside the compound. On Sunday the parking will close at 6.15am and not reopen until the last person is finished on the bike course. This will be 10.30am. On Friday and Saturday there is parking next to the compound or general street parking. Please do not park in resident driveways.
By Ferry
There is a ferry station just near the event compound. These operates normally from Monday to Thursday from 5am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 5am to midnight, Sunday from 8.30am to 10pm, however note, we will be paying to have the Ferry start at 5am on Sunday for this event. You will need to pay to use the Ferry. This is a 6 min trip from the Newcastle side.
Accommodation
Stockton has a limited amount of tourist accommodation. The Stockton Caravan Park has various cabin, caravan and camp options. There are also some short stay home pub accommodations found on the web. If, however you are looking for some else, it is just a 6 min ferry ride across the harbour from Newcastle, which has multiple options. See https://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centre for information and link for what to do and where to stay.
ENTRY FEES for 2025
STD = Standard Price , EB = Early Bird is 10 July - 10 Aug
|
Event |
Individual – Tri Aust member |
Relay Team of 2/3 - all Tri Aust member |
Late fee added from 19 Jan |
One day licence for non- members or team |
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Stockton Sunset Runs (Tri Membership not required for runs) |
1/2 mara - $105 10.5km adult - $75 10.5km child - $65 5km - Adult $65 5km - Child $45 5km - Family of 4 - $146 EB - minus $10 |
NA |
$10 |
NA |
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Aquathlon |
Std - $75 EB - $65 |
Std - $105 EB - $95 |
$10 |
$4.5 |
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Sprint Distance (750/20/5) |
Std - $125 EB - $115 |
Std - $175 EB - $165 |
$20 |
$12.5 |
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Standard Distance (1500/40/10) |
Std - $195 EB -$175 |
Std - $220 EB - $200 |
$20 |
$22.50 |
| Aquabike (1500/40/10) |
Std - $185 EB - $165 |
NA | $20 |
STD = Standard Price , EB = Early Bird is 10 July - 10 Aug
WHAT YOU GET FOR YOU ENTRY FEE?
1.Great finishers medal
2.Professionally stage and sanctioned event
3.Opportunity to purchase a discounted event shirt for $15 (if entered by 21 Jan 2024)
4.Race Bib number
5.Live Chip timing of your race
6.Age category medals for 1,2,3 places.
7.Random Draw prizes after the race.
8.Certified Traffic Controllers on hand
9.Professional paramedical team on hand
10.Donation made to local Surf, Sport and Service Clubs from your entry fee
11.Limited insurance from Triathlon Australia
Timetable
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Day and Time |
From |
To |
Where |
Activity |
Notes |
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Friday |
4.00pm |
5.45pm |
Event Office Marquee Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Collect Race Kits for Stockton Sunset Runs |
Late entries if not sold out |
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Friday |
5.55pm |
6.00pm |
Start line Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Race Briefing |
Compulsory |
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Friday |
6.00pm |
6.05pm |
Start line Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Stockton Sunset Runs starts |
In waves |
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Friday |
6.25pm |
7.10pm |
Finish Line Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Runners Finishing. Finisher medals distributed |
Return timing chips |
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Friday |
8.30pm |
8.45pm |
Main Stage area Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Presentation of open and category awards |
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals |
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Friday |
9.00pm |
Main Compound area Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Closed |
Security on site |
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Saturday |
8.00am |
8.45am |
Event Office Marquee Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Collect Race Kits for Aquathlon |
Late entries if not sold out |
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Saturday |
8.50am |
9.00am |
Aquathlon Swim Start Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Race Briefing and Start |
Compulsory |
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Saturday |
9.00am |
4.00pm |
Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Sport Expo and Food vendors open |
All welcome |
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Saturday |
9.00am |
4.00pm |
Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Collect Race Kits for Triathlon |
Late entries if not sold out |
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Saturday |
10.00am |
10.15am |
Finish Line Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Competitors finishing. Finisher medals distributed |
Return timing chips |
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Saturday |
10.15am |
10.30am |
Main StageNorm Bassan Lions Park |
Presentation of open and category awards |
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals |
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Saturday |
5.00pm |
Main Compound area Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Closed |
Security on site |
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Sunday |
5.00am |
7.45am |
Event Office Marquee Pitt St Reserve Near Stockton Ferry Station |
Collect Race Kits for Triathlon |
Late entries if not sold out |
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Sunday |
6.20am |
6.30am |
Swim Start 1.5km west of event compound. Note: allow time to get there! |
Race Briefing and Start Standard Distance Tri and Aquabike |
Compulsory |
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Sunday |
7.00am |
12.00pm |
Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Sport Expo and Food vendors open |
All welcome |
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Sunday |
7.35am |
7.55am |
Sprint Swim Start Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Race Briefing and Start Sprint Distance Tri |
Compulsory |
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Sunday |
8.20am |
8.15am |
Short Triathlon Start Line Norm Bassan Lions Park |
First Triathletes Finishing |
Return timing chip |
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Sunday |
10.30am |
10.40am |
Cycle Course |
Reopened to Public |
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Sunday |
10.30am |
10.45am |
Finish Line |
Last person finishes |
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Sunday |
11.00am |
11.00am |
Main Stage Norm Bassan Lions Park |
Presentation of open and category awards |
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals |
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Sunday |
11.30am |
12.30pm |
Event compound |
Event Ends |
RACE KIT COLLECTION
This is located at the Event Compound in Norm Bassan Lions Park
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Friday 31 Jan – Stockton Sunset Runs |
4.00pm – 5.45pm |
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Saturday 1 Feb – Aquathlon |
8.00am – 8.45am |
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Saturday 1 Feb – Triathlons |
10.00am – 4.00pm |
| Sunday 2 Feb - Trithlons | 5.00am - 8.15am |
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is available for overall winners both male and female in the Sprint and Standard Distance Triathlon events as follows:
Standard Distance Event.
1st Prize - $1000, 2nd Prize - $500, 3rd Prize - $250
Sprint Distance Event.
1st Prize - $250, 2nd Prize - $150, 3rd Prize - $100
Prize money will be paid via EFT within 7 days of the event. Contenders should be able to provide bank account details on race day or email details to the Event Director.
AGE CATEGORIES for TRIATHLON/AQUATHLON
Age categories medals for 1,2,3 place will be via TriNSW standard age categories, with male and female:
16-19 years
19-24 years
25-29 years
30-34 years
35-39 years
40-44 years
45-49 years
50-54 years
55-59 years
60-64 years
65-69 year
70+
Age categories for the Fun Run
12-14 yrs, 15-17 yrs, 18-29yrs, 30-39yrs, 40-49yrs, 50-59yrs, 60-69yrs and 70+yrs.
Course information
See each event tab for course
