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Welcome to Update 2 of 3 for entrants in this year’s Island Triathlon Festival, taking place this weekend across Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026, including the Haze Stockton Sunrise Run. Thanks so much for being part of the event – we’re looking forward to an amazing race weekend.
PLEASE NOTE – RACE KIT COLLECTION
Race kit collection is now available on Friday evening from 4.00pm–6.00pm, Saturday from 5am-3pm as well as on race morning for all events. Where possible, we recommend collecting your race kit before race day to help make your race morning as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand this isn’t always doable, and race morning collection will still be available.
WEATHER & WATER SAFETY
The weather forecast is looking beautiful (and warm) for this weekend’s festivities. Please be assured that we have comprehensive water safety measures in place, with experienced personnel on the water throughout all swim legs to help keep everyone safe.
This email builds on the information shared in Update 1 and includes additional details to help you prepare for race weekend.
If you are part of a triathlon relay team, please forward this email to any teammates who may not receive these updates directly.
Thanks again for racing with us.
The H Events Team
KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY
EVENT DATES
Saturday 31 January – Haze Stockton Sunrise Run
Sunday 1 February – Island Triathlon Day
EVENT LOCATION
All festival events and administration are staged from Griffiths Park, next to the Stockton Ferry Station, off Mitchell Street and Wharf Crescent, Stockton NSW.
EVENT SCHEDULE
HAZE STOCKTON SUNRISE RUN
Race Day: Saturday 31 January 2026
RACE KIT COLLECTION
Location: Griffiths Park, Stockton
Friday 30 January: 4.00pm–6.00pm
Saturday 31 January (race day): 5.00am–8.00am
RACE START TIMES
Half Marathon (21.1km): 6.30am
10.5km: 7.45am
5km: 8.30am
TRIATHLON & AQUATHLON EVENTS
Race Day: Sunday 1 February 2026
RACE KIT COLLECTION – TRIATHLON / AQUABIKE / AQUATHLON
Location: Griffiths Park, Stockton
Friday 30 January: 4.00pm–6.00pm
Saturday 31 January: 5.00am–3.00pm
Sunday 1 February (race day): 5.00am–9.00am
We recommend collecting your race kit on Saturday where possible to make race morning smoother. If required, kits may be collected on race morning from the registration tent next to the transition area. Please ensure your kit is collected at least 45 minutes before your race start.
RACE START TIMES (Swim wave starts will be sent in Update 3)
Standard Distance Triathlon: 6.30am
(1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run)
Standard Distance Aquabike: 6.30am
(1500m swim, 40km cycle)
Sprint Distance Triathlon: 8.30am
(750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run)
Short Distance Triathlon: 9.15am
(250m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run)
Aquathlon: 9.45am
(750m swim, 5km run)
RACE DIRECTOR Q&A
For those new to triathlon or wanting more detailed course information, a Q&A session with our Race Director, Ja Davis, will be held on Saturday at 1.00pm next to the bike transition area. Pick up your race kit and stay on to ask questions and feel race-day ready.
TRANSITION INFORMATION
Transition opens at 5.15am on Sunday and closes 30 minutes before each race’s first wave start.
Later races may access transition again after the previous race has started. Please be mindful of other participants.
Relay teams will wait at the bike location to change over, with one team member at a time.
Aquabike competitors will finish in the bike compound. Please do not remove your helmet until your bike has been racked.
FERRIES FROM NEWCASTLE
If you are staying in Newcastle, we have arranged early ferry services starting from 5.15am on Saturday and 5.00am on Sunday.
The ferry station is approximately 50 metres from the event compound in Stockton. The trip takes around 7 minutes and bikes are permitted. Normal ferry fares apply.
PARKING
Friday & Saturday
All roads are open and parking operates as normal near the ferry station.
Sunday
If arriving before 6.00am, parking is available near the event compound off Wharf Crescent within the park. Entry is via Mitchell Street, Hunter Street and South Street only.
Please note: vehicles parked in this area will not be able to exit until roads reopen after the event (approx. 10.30am).
After 6.00am, please park in surrounding Stockton streets and walk to the compound. There is ample parking available. Please do not park in driveways or on the course.
PRESENTATIONS
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place presentations for each event will be held as soon as practical after each race.
We no longer conduct standard age category presentations. With all participants receiving a finisher medal, attendance at age group presentations has declined significantly in recent years.
All participants will continue to be recognised in the official results, and podium photos are welcome.
To view course maps and further event information, please visit the relevant tabs via the link below.
We look forward to welcoming you to Stockton for the Island Triathlon Festival 2026.
PS: Take a look at our upcoming events across Newcastle and the Hunter at https://hevents.com.au/, including the Lake Macquarie Triathlon Festival, Hill to Harbour, the Henderson Newcastle Marathon, Maitland Running Festival, Winery Run and more.
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