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IF you want some of the best racing action in the country then Port Macquarie will bring it on Sunday, May 5 with two big triathlon events – Ironman Australia and Ironman 70.3.
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More than 2700 athletes, their supporters and family have converged on the Hastings for the three-day event which includes a community fun run, Ironkids mini triathlon and main event on Sunday.
The race action on Sunday kicks off at the Food For Less carpark precinct of Short Street at 6.20am with a rolling start in the Half Ironman 70.3 event.
It will be followed by the main race with the professional men and women hitting the water at 7.13am followed by the age group rolling start at 7.18am.
The bike transition on Westport Park will be a great vantage point for early morning action as athletes head out on a gruelling 180km two-lap ride south to the Camden Haven and back before hitting the ground for a 42.2km marathon run.
The first competitor in the Half Ironman 70.3 is expected to cross the finish line on Town Green at around 10.30am, with the winner of Ironman Australia to own the run to the podium at about 3.30pm.
The Ironman Australia race is one of Port Macquarie’s signature sporting events and brings almost $8 million to the local economy.
Where to watch the action:
SWIM course map
BIKE course map
RUN course map
