QUEENSLAND OFF ROAD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Tre-X Off Road Triathlon Championships is also Race 5 of the Triathlon Queensland State Series and the Queensland Off Road Triathlon Championships.
Competitors who are members of Triathlon Australia accumulate points towards the TQ Age Group Championship and Club Premiership and are eligible for Triathlon Queensland Medallions.
To accrue points to the TQ State Series competitors must complete the race that corresponds with your age category:
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COURSE |
DISTANCE |
TQ AGE CATEGORY |
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LONG |
1000m Swim - 28km Mountain Bike - 10km Trail Run |
16 + years |
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SHORT |
350 Swim - 10km Mountain Bike - 4km Trail Run |
14-15 years |
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TEASER |
150m Swim - 5km Mountain Bike - 1km Trail Run |
10-13 years |
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DIRT KIDS |
50m Swim - 3km Mountain Bike - 500m Trail Run |
7-9 years |
 LOCATION
WILDECO HOLIDAY CAMP
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Ewen Maddock Dam
Landsborough
Sunshine Coast, Qld
Brisbane Street Directory - Sunshine Coast Section: Map 97 Reference B12
The event is approx 1 hour and 5 minutes travel time from Brisbane
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY
This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to go on site and ride the course, you are trespassing.
The course familiarisation day will be held on Sunday prior to the event for participants to ride and run the course. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 20th of April, you will be turned away
HOW TO GET THERE
Wildeco is accessed from Steve Irwin Way.
Sunshine Coast Street Directory: Map 97 Reference B12
FROM THE SOUTH
Via Bruce Hwy & The Caloundra Turn Off
- Head north on the Bruce Hwy
- Take the Caloundra turn off (Exit 188) and follow signs for Landsborough.
- After 300m turn right at the lights (signed Steve Irwin Way & Landsborough)
- After 5.3km you will go past Old Caloundra Rd on the left and then a sign for the 'Big Kart Track'
- 400m past the 'Big Kart Track' sign turn right into Wildeco Camp.
- Go through the car park and enter through the gates.
- Continue along the gravel road to the parking area
- If the parking area is full turn back towards the gate and park on the left hand side of the road.
Alternative Route from the South
(via Steve Irwin Way)
- Head north on the Bruce Hwy
- Turn onto Steve Irwin Way
- Pass by Australia Zoo
- 5.7km past Australia Zoo cross bridge across the dam
- 900m past the bridge you will see the sign for the 'Big Kart Track'
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- 100m past the 'Big Kart Track' turn left into Wildeco.
- Go through the car park and enter through the gates.
- Continue along the gravel road to the parking area
- If the parking area is full turn back towards the gate and park on the left hand side of the road.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There is limited parking near HQ. If you are a day participant we encourage you to car pool to avoid a long walk to HQ.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY
This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to go on site and ride the course, you are trespassing. The course famil day will be held on Sunday prior to the event for participants. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 20th of April, you will be turned away
FROM THE NORTH
- Drive South on the Bruce Highway towards Brisbane.
- Take the Caloundra turn off (Exit 188) and follow signs for Landsborough.
- After 300m turn right at the lights (signed Steve Irwin Way & Landsborough)
- After 5.3km you will go past Old Caloundra Rd on the left and then a sign for the 'Big Kart Track'
- 400m past the 'Big Kart Track' sign turn right into Wildeco Camp.
- Go through the car park and enter through the gates.
- Continue along the gravel road to the parking area
- If the parking area is full turn back towards the gate and park on the left hand side of the road.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There is limited parking near HQ. If you are a day participant we encourage you to car pool to avoid a long walk to HQ.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY
This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to go on site and ride the course, you are trespassing. The course famil day will be held on Sunday prior to the event for participants. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 20th of April, you will be turned away
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 COURSE & MAP
QLD CHAMPS: Wildeco Camp - Sunshine Coast Hinterland
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY
This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to go on site and ride the course, you are trespassing. The course famil day will be held on Sunday prior to the event for participants. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 20th of April, you will be turned away
Please click on the links below to view Champs Course Info
COURSE DISTANCES
- LONG: 1000m Swim - 28km Mountain Bike - 10km Run
- SHORT: 350m Swim - 10km Mountain Bike - 4km Run
- TEASER: 150m Swim - 5km MTB - 1km Trail Run.
- DIRT KIDS: 50m Swim - 3km MTB - 500m Trail Run
MAPS
SWIM COURSE
The swim will be a dry start from the beach on Ewen Maddock Dam. The swim is a circular anti-clockwise course, with the exit point at the beach and a 100m run to the Transition Area.
- Long Course: Swim 2 x 500m laps. Includes a short 30m beach run between laps.
- Short Course: 1 x 350m lap
- Teaser Course: 1 x 150m out and back lap
- Dirt Kids: 50m out and back lap
 MOUNTAIN BIKE COURSE
The Mountain Bike Course is 7km lap that will test competitor's skills and endurance.
This course has a little bit of everything and presents some key challenges including steep, pinchy, rocky climbs, some craggy descents, bridges, creek crossings and fast flowing single tracks.
- Long Course: Complete 4 x 7km laps
- Short Course: Complete 2 x 5km laps (follow short course & teaser signage)
- Teaser: 1 x 5km lap (follow short course & teaser signage)
- Dirt Kids: 1 x 3km lap of easy open fire trails
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY
This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to go on site and ride the course, you are trespassing. The course famil day will be held on Sunday prior to the event for participants. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 20th of April, you will be turned away
Tre-X Mountain Bike Course Profile
TRAIL RUN
 This is one of the tightest run courses of the series with the majority of the track on winding single track trails which are uneven under foot.
The course is a 5km lap and includes uneven, rocky trails through ferned rainforesst, a creek crossing, some open trails and of course more of what we love about off road triathlon with some wet & muddy sections.
The course passes back through HQ on each lap so there will be lots of cheers and encouragement as you push yourself onto the rest of the course with water stations for refreshment.
- Long Course: Complete 2 x 5km laps
- Short Course: Complete 1 x 4km lap (Turn Off at the Short Course Signs)
- Teaser: Complete: 1 x 1km lap
- Dirt Kids: Complete 500m out and back course
Tre-X Trail Run Course Profile
 RACE HQ
Race HQ will be based on the open grassed area adjascent the dam and near the undercover area. Parking is 200-500m from Race HQ (depending on how may car pool and how early you arrive.
Spectators will have an awesome view of the swim, the start and finish of the Moutain Bike and the trail run passes through event HQ.
FACILITIES: Including Hot Showers!
Facilities at the Wildeco include:
- Hot Showers
- Catering
- Saturday Night Presentation & Celebration Dinner
- Tarryn & the Jungle Bean Coffee Van
- Camping & Accommodation
- Dining Hall
- Beach & Swimming in the dam
- Open grassy areas
- Toilets
- Drinking Water on site
HOT SHOWERS & TOILETS
Flush and Composting toilets and hot showers are available in the dormitory blocks near Race HQ.
PARKING
- Parking is very limited at this event. We encourage participants to car pool where possible and to arrive early to avoid a long walk to Race HQ (up to 500m)
- Parking will be in the car park (100m from Race HQ), and along the dirt access road. Please park where directed by officials.
- Please arrive with enough time to park, register and prepare yourself before the start of the race.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS & EVENT INFORMATION
Joining Instructions wll be emailed to participants in the week prior to the event. Please ensure your email address is correct on the on-line entry as all information and communications are sent via email.
TIMETABLE
06:15: Registration Opens
06:45: 'On the Day' entries Close
07:15: Registration Closes
07:30: Transition Area Closes - Important Note: The Transition Area will be cleared at 7:30am sharp. You must have placed your equipment and cleared the area by 7:30am. If you arrive at Transition at 7:30am you will not be permitted to enter. Anyone who has not placed their bike & equipment in the Transition Area by this time will not be able to take part in the event. This will be enforced as it is a Triathlon Australia safety and regulatory requirement that the Transition is free from competitors before the start of the event and all participants are required to attend the pre-race brief.
07:35: Race Safety Brief at HQ
08:00: Teaser Waves Start
08:30: Long Course Waves Start
09:45: Short Course Waves Start
10:00: Catering Starts
12:15: Transition Area Opens - This is an estimated time only. The Transition Area will open when the last bike has returned from the MTB leg
12:00: Dirt Kids Registration 2 Opens - Dirt Kids may also register in the morning from 6:15am to 7:15am if desired
12:45: Dirt Kids Registration 2 Closes
13:00: Dirt Kids Event Start
13:30: Prize Giving
Presentation - This is an estimated time only. Prize Giving will start when all, or the majority of competitors have completed the event.
IMPORTANT: Participants will not be able to collect their bikes from the Transition Area until all competitors have completed the MTB leg. This is expected to be around Midday.
RACE BRIEFING
A Pre-race safety brief will be held at Race HQ for competitors at 07:35am. It's important that all competitors attend this brief as it covers important information regarding the course, course changes and your safety on the course.
START TIMES
The first wave start will be at 8am.
Other waves will commence at intervals after this time. Check at Race HQ for your wave, and your start time and please ensure you are at the start, ready to go when called. You don't want to miss your start and have to chase down the rest of the pack!
START
The start of the swim leg at will be a dry start from the beach at Ewen Maddock Dam. Line up where indicated when your wave is called and follow the instructions from the Start Marshal.
TRE-X ONE DAY TRAINING CAMP:
Sunday 11th March, 2012
One Day Tre-X Training Camps are now on offer for Tre-X Competitors. This six hour intensive training package includes everything to get you on your way to taking part in your first Tre-X Off Road Triathlon
TRE-X & DIRT FEST COURSE FAMILIARISATION MORNING
 The Course Familiarisation Morning to be held on Sunday 15th April, 2012 is a great opportunity to come along to ride and run the course before race day. The morning is a great opportunity to check out the Tre-X Bike & Run Course accompanied by our experts from For the Riders.
Dirt Fest Familiarisation
For those taking part in the Dirt Fest Events there will also be an opportunity for you to join the Tre-X Famil morning and check out the XC MTB Course and the Trail Run Course.
The morning costs just $20 to cover the cost of access fees. All participants are requested to register and pay on line by Thursday 12th of April . Please click on the below for more info & to register on line.
We look forward to seeing you there!
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY
This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to go on site and ride the course, you are trespassing. The course famil day will be held on Sunday prior to the event for participants. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 20th of April, you will be turned away.
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Location |
Information |
| Sunday 15th April, 2012 |
Wildeco Holiday Camp, Steve Irwin Way,
Landsborough, Sunshine Coast |
MORE INFO |
CAMPING & ACCOMMODATION
Wildeco Camp offers camping and accommodation with full facilities including hot showers.
Camping With Vehicles: Non-Powered Sites - 20 spaces only
There are 20 sites available on the grassed area in front of HQ where campers may camp with vehicles (cars, camper trailer or caravan). The cost is $10 per person per night and includes the use of hot showers and flush toilet facilities. Bookings are essential and spaces will be allocated on a 'First in best dressed' basis.
Camping Without Vehicles: Non Powered Sites
Camping without vehicles will be located on the open grassed area in front of HQ and by the water around the dam. The cost is $10 per person per night and includes the use of hot showers and toilet facilities. Bookings are essential
Accommodation
 The camp offers bunk bed accommodation in dormitory style rooms. Two large dormitory will be allocated to competitors staying on their own, one for Females & one for Males.
There are also other smaller rooms suitable for families or small groups which accommodate 6 to 8 people. There are communal showers and toilet facilities available in each accommodation block.
The Cost is $20 per person per night and bookings are essential.
IMPORTANT! Guests must bring their own, linen, pillows and towels
Timings: Site Opens at 5pm Friday - No Entry will be Permitted before this time
The event site will be open from 5pm on Friday afternoon. Please do not arrive earlier than 5pm as you will not be able to access the site as it is booked for another group until 5pm.
All campers, guests and participants must vacate the event site by 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
How to Book
Camping & Accommodation must be booked by midday Thursday prior to the event and pay cash on arrival. On line booking open closer to the event
Conditions Of Entry
The In 2 Adventure Dirt Fest is a Family Focussed Weekend for those who love the peace & tranquility of the outdoors. In the spirit of the event all campers and participants are asked to comply with the following conditions:
- No pets are allowed on site.
- To demonstrate respect for those who may be competing early the next morning, there is to be no loud noise, including generators, music, shouting or loud discussions after 10pm. Those who choose not to demonstrate this respect will be asked to leave the event site.
- Any form of drunkeness, disrespectful or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and any person being seen to cause a disturbance will be asked to leave the event site immediately.
- All behaviour should be respectful of the family nature of the event.
- Campers are asked to keep their camp area tidy and to take any rubbish home with them.
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CATERING
Saturday Evening Presentation Dinner - Tre-X Series Championship Presentations
& Dirt Master Cafe Takeaway During the Day
The team from Mt Cotton Scouts will be back for the Dirt Fest Weekend and will be catering from Saturday morning to Sunday lunch time. Dinner and meals will be served in the Dining Hall. The Scouts do a fantastic job in our community, supporting some great work with young people in the Brisbane area. All proceeds go to the Scouts so we ask that you support their great efforts.
SATURDAY NIGHT PRESENTATION & CELEBRATION DINNER
 Join us on Saturday evening for a 'Carb Loading' Presentation dinner. The meal is great value for just $20 for adults and $10 for children under 10yrs.
The night will include:
- Tre-X Series Championship Presentation: Including Long course, short course and teaser age group champions and the announcment of the Open Tre-X Series Champion for 2011/12
- Dirt Master & Dirt Mistress Updates
- Buffet
- Slideshow & Video from the day's action
- Music... and maybe some dancing!
- And Much More
Bookings are essential. Book on line before Wednesday prior to the event and pay cash on the night. Booking and menu details will be availabel closer to the event date.
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