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From the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge to the stunning beaches and breathtaking Blue Mountains … Sydney is the perfect destination to stay and play and the International Regatta Centre is the perfect playing field for a world-class IRONMAN 70.3.
Swim
The 1 lap swim course is situated in the man made, sheltered Penrith Lake home to the 2000 Olympic Sydney International Regatta Center (SIRC), perfect for the nervous swimmer. The iconic and purpose built facility is the perfect swim course for both spectators and athletes as the rectangular shaped course starts and finishes in front of the grandstand before finishing by swimming under the bridge through to the warm up lake before exiting to Transition.
Bike
Athletes will take in scenic views of the Blue Mountains and roll through the countryside on the two-lap bike course.
Cyclists will leave the race precinct via McCarthys Lane, heading around Whitewater Stadium (hitting it again on the second lap) before making their way onto Castlereagh Rd and head towards The Driftway via Brookes Lane. Athletes will return to the precinct via McCarthy’s Lane and completing their ride over the bridge and towards transition. Smooth road surfaces will see fast course times as they head onto the run course while introducing technical turns for a challenge.
Run
The run course set at the base of the stunning Blue Mountains and Nepean River, along The Great River Walk right alongside the Sydney International Regatta Centre before returning runners re-live the best of the 2000 Olympic venue as the rest of the run course encircles the iconic Penrith Lake. The course will complete 1.5 laps heading out and back around the lakes perimeter on the inner footpath, whilst spectators can watch from the grandstand or meet and track athletes from the outer footpath. Athletes will return to the Festival Village in front of the grandstand to celebrate down the finish chute.
The close and compact course will create a stadium-like atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Swim: LAKE
Bike: FLAT
Run: FLAT
Avg Air Temp: 73° F / 23° C
Avg Water Temp: 66° F / 19° C
Airport: SYD
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