 LOCATION
Karingal Scout Camp
Karingal Rd
Mt Cotton
Renowned as some of the best cross country mountain bike riding in South East Queensland, Karingal Scout Camp is approximately 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD
HOW TO GET THERE
KARINGAL SCOUT CAMP, MT COTTON
The Scout Camp is located at the western end of Karingal Rd,
just off Mt Cotton Rd.
Brisbane Street Directory: Map 224, Reference N11
Directions from Gateway Motorway:
- Turn off East onto Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd
- After 1.5km take the 2nd exit at the roundabout signes 'Mt Cotton, Redland Bay' & 'Mt Cotton Rd'
- After 6.7km take the 2nd exit at the roundabout signes 'Mt Cotton, Redland Bay' & 'Mt Cotton Rd'
- After 500m take the 2nd exit at the roundabout signes 'Mt Cotton, Redland Bay' & 'Mt Cotton Rd'
- After 1.8km at the traffic lights at the junction with Lyndon Rd (signposted ‘Sirromet Winery’) turn right into Mt Cotton Rd
- After 3.7km, pass Sirromet Winery on the left
- 100m past the entrance to Sirromet Winery take the next right signed ‘Karingal Rd’
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PARKING
- The Car Park is located at Archer and Logan Hill, approx 200m from Race HQ and the Transition Area.
- WIth the newly redesigned course vehicles may now enter and exit the car park at any time during the event.
Parking Access
- Travel approx 500m along Karingal Rd to the Main Entrance Gate.
- Go through the gate, turn left and follow the Parking Signs to the Car Park.
- Park where indicated.
- From the car park follow the signs and walk to Race HQ. The walk is approx 200m.
- From Logan Hill there has been some subsidence at the dam wall, so visitors will need to use the bridge provided.
Important Information Regarding Parking
- UNSEALED ROADS : The vehicle access is via unsealed dirt roads. Please drive slowly and take all due care and precautions when entering and exiting the event site.
- DRIVE SLOWLY & WITH CARE : There are other visitors at the venue, including young children, so be responsible, drive slowly and take care.
- ARRIVE EARLY: Please ensure that you leave enough time to arrive safely and park before registration starts at 6:30am.
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 COURSE & MAP
LONG COURSE INFO: 500-15-6
Swim: 500m (1 x 500m laps)
Race HQ is nestled on the banks of Karingal Dam and the swim takes place in the dam. Departing from the dam wall the long course swim takes an 'M Shaped' Course before exiting the water at the dam wall just opposite transition.
 Swim Warm Up
There will be a Warm Up Pool (Off Road Style) opposite Race HQ where competitors can warm up before the swim start. Due to the nature of the new swim course we ask that competitors use the warm up pool and not the swim course for warm up.
VIEW SWIM MAP
Mountain Bike: 15km (2 x 7.5km laps)
The Long Course Mountain Bike Course includes a 7.5km Lap
Long course competitors complete 2 x 7.5km laps in an anti-clockwise direction before returning to the Transition Area.
The course has an eclectic combination of open fire trails, tracks, flowing single track, hills and some technical sections which include roll overs, steps, obstacles and bridges. It's a lot of fun, and not too difficult for your average mountain bike rider.
The new long course travels in an anti-clockwise direction (a change from last season) and there is a turn off at CP 4 which takes long course riders onto some new single track sections which will prove a great challenge for our long course riders.
Technically Challenged?.... Join the Course Familiarisation Morning
If the technical stuff tends to worry you, worry no more, as there are a number of options for those of us who are "technically challenged." The ideal solution is to come along to the COURSE FAMILIARISATION MORNING where the crew will help you develop the skills you need to confidently complete the course. 
VIEW COURSE MAP
Trail Run : 6km (3 x 2km laps)
The course is a 2km Lap.
Long Course Competitors complete 3 x 2km Laps before finishing at Race HQ. The trail run includes fire trails, single track, cross country, some wet muddy sections and a beautiful run around the dam on the board walk.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
VIEW COURSE MAP
SHORT COURSE INFO: 350-10-4
Swim: 350m (1 x 350m laps)
Race HQ is nestled on the banks of Karingal Dam and the swim takes place in the dam. Departing from the dam wall, the short course swim follows a circular course in an anti-clockwise direction before exiting the water at the dam wall just opposite transition.
 Swim Warm Up
There will be a Warm Up Pool (Off Road Style) opposite Race HQ where competitors can warm up before the swim start. Due to the nature of the new swim course we ask that competitors use the warm up pool and not the swim course for warm up.
VIEW SWIM MAP
Mountain Bike: 10km (2 x 5km laps)
The Short Course Mountain Bike Course includes a 5km Lap
Short course competitors complete 2 x 5km laps in an anti-clockwise direction before returning to the Transition Area.
The course has an eclectic combination of open fire trails, tracks, flowing single track, hills and some technical sections which include roll overs, steps, obstacles and bridges. It's a lot of fun, and not too difficult for your average mountain bike rider.
The new short course travels in an anti-clockwise direction (a change from last season) and includes one new single track sections which takes the place of the big hill which used to lead up to the office area, which will be a welcome change :-)
Technically Challenged?.... Join the Course Familiarisation Morning
If the technical stuff tends to worry you, worry no more, as there are a number of options for those of us who are "technically challenged." The ideal solution is to come along to the COURSE FAMILIARISATION MORNING where the crew will help you develop the skills you need to confidently complete the course.
 VIEW COURSE MAP
Trail Run : 4km (2 x 2km laps)
The course is a 2km Lap.
Short Course Competitors complete 2 x 2km Laps before finishing at Race HQ. The trail run includes fire trails, single track, cross country, some wet muddy sections and a beautiful run around the dam on the board walk.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
VIEW COURSE MAP
TEASER COURSE INFO: 150 - 2.5 - 1
Swim: 150m (1 x 150m laps)
 Race HQ is nestled on the banks of Karingal Dam and the swim takes place in the dam. Departing from the dam wall the Teaser swim follows an out and back course before exiting the water at the dam wall just opposite transition.
Swim Warm Up
There will be a Warm Up Pool (Off Road Style) opposite Race HQ where competitors can warm up before the swim start. Due to the nature of the new swim course we ask that competitors use the warm up pool and not the swim course for warm up.
VIEW SWIM MAP
Mountain Bike: 2.5km (2 x 1.25km laps)
TheTeaser Mountain Bike Course includes a 1.25km lap with a turn off at CP 1.
Teaser competitors complete 2 x 1.25km laps in an anti-clockwise direction before returning to the Transition Area.
The Teaser course includes an open fire trail, a hill and some easy riding single track before returning to the Transtion Area.
 Want to Check out the Course?.... Join the Course Familiarisation Morning
If the technical stuff tends to worry you, worry no more, as there are a number of options for those of us who are "technically challenged." The ideal solution is to come along to the COURSE FAMILIARISATION MORNING where the crew will help you develop the skills you need to confidently complete the course.
VIEW COURSE MAP
Trail Run : 1km (1 x 1km laps)
The Teaser course is a 1km Lap.
The trail run includes fire trails, single track, cross country, some wet muddy sections and a beautiful run around the dam on the board walk.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
VIEW COURSE MAP
RACE HQ
Race HQ is based on the east bank of Karingal Dam just behind the dam wall, on a large open field. Parking is much closer and the walk is approximately 200m from Logan Hill.
Spectators now have en even better view of the course with the Swim just metres from Race HQ, the MTB course passing in front of Race HQ and the Run passing through and around the HQ Area.
FACILITIES
IMPORTANT! THERE IS LIMITED WATER AT RACE HQ so please bring enough water for before, during and after the event. A drinks station will be provided on the run leg, and at the finish of the race for competitors.
Facilities at Race HQ Include:
- BBQ provided by Mt Cotton Scouts.
- Jungle Bean Cofee Van
- Portable Toilets
- There is limited water at Race HQ so please bring enough to last you for before, during and after the event.
TOILETS
There are flush toilets located approx 300m from Race HQ and Portable Toilets at Race HQ..
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS & EVENT INFORMATION
Joining Instructions wll be emailed to participants in the week before the event. If you have entered look out for your email with full details
TIMETABLE
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06:30 |
Registration Opens |
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07:00 |
'On the Day' Entries Close |
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07:30 |
Registration Closes |
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07:40 |
Transition Area Closes - Important Note: The Transition Area will be cleared at 7:40am sharp. You must have placed your equipment and cleared the area by 7:40am. If you arrive at Transition at 7:40am 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. |
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07:40 |
Course Brief (including any changes) and Safety Brief |
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08:00 |
Teaser Wave 1 Starts |
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08:30 |
Long Course Wave 1 Starts |
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09:00 |
Short Course Wave 1 Starts |
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09:30 |
BBQ Starts |
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11:30 |
Prize Giving
Presentation - This is an estimated time only. Prize Giving will start when all, or the majority of competitors have completed the event. |
RACE BRIEFING
A Pre-race course and safety brief will be held at Race HQ for competitors at 07:40am. It's important that all competitors attend this brief as it covers important information regarding the course, including course changes and your safety on the course.
START TIMES
- 8:00am: 1st Teaser Wave Start
- 8:30am: 1st Long Course Wave Start
- 9:00am: 1st Short Course Wave Start
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 will be a wet start on teh banks of Karingal Dam. Enter the water when your wave is called and line up behind the start flags.
Swim Warm Up
There will be a Warm Up Pool (Off Road Style) opposite Race HQ where competitors can warm up before the swim start. Due to the nature of the new swim course we ask that competitors use the warm up pool and not the swim course for warm up.
TRE-X COURSE FAMILIARISATION MORNING
 With Connie Silvestri Head Coach - QORTS
Queensland Off Road Triathlon Squad
If you're new to Off Road Triathlon, or want to maximise your results on race day, then the QORTS Course Familiarisation Mornings run by Connie Silvestri (Head Coach of the Queensland Off Road Triathlon Squad and reigning Tre-X Series Champion) are a fantastic opportunity to checkout the course and get a 'heads up' before event day.
The morning costs just $20 to cover the cost of access fees. All participants are requested to register and pay on line by Thursday prior to the event . Please click on the below for more info & to register on line.
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Karingal Scout Camp, Karingal Rd, Mt Cotton |
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CAMPING & ACCOMMODATION
Overnight camping and accommodation are available at Karingal Scout Camp. Please contact the Camp Manager to book.
For Bookings Tel: 07 3206 6310
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