Welcome to Challenge Melbourne 14 April 2019 – 1.9KM 90KM 21.1KM

Melbourne is renowned as the sporting capital of the World and it is fitting that it be held in the inner city region of Bayside only, 7km from the CBD.

As Australia’s only metropolitan half distance triathlon, CHALLENGE Melbourne is one of the must do events of the year. Featuring a stunning new course in Melbourne’s iconic Bayside area in St Kilda, the location offers an abundance of accommodation, cafes, tourist activities and other sporting events make a great weekend or holiday in this famous city.

All experience levels welcome who are willing to take on the 1.9KM Swim, 90KM Cycle and 21.1KM Run. The minimum age for entry is 18. Good luck and happy training from the SME360 Event Team.

HALF DISTANCE PRICING

Pricing Period	Individual	Team
Pre-Sale (12 Nov – 14 Dec)	$300	$350
Early Bird (3 Dec – 20 Jan)	$320	$400
Standard (21 Jan – 24 Mar)	$340	$420
Last Minute (25 Mar – 14 Apr)	$355	$435

Note: $20 day license applies for non TA members

PRE-SALE OPEN

INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY

– Personalised Bib
– Finishers Medal, Towel
– On course drink stations with 32GI hydration and nutrition
– Post race athlete recovery area with 32GI hydration and nutrition, sweet and savoury foods
– Full timing including transition times and bike and run splits

Event Time Guide

SATURDAY 13TH APRIL

TIME	EVENT	IMPORTANT FOR
10:00am	Challenge Melbourne Venue, Expo, Food and Coffee Opens	All Competitors
12:00pm	Registration Opens (Kit collection)	All Competitors
12:00pm	Bike Check-In Opens (Compulsory for Challenge Half Competitors, optional for Challenge Sprint)	Half
1:00pm	Long Course Nutrition session on-stage	Half
1:00pm	Pro-Briefing	Elites
1:30pm	Meet the Pros on-stage in event village Q&A session	All Competitors
2:00pm	Tri-Alliance Walk Through Transition Session	Half
4:00pm	Registration Closes	All Competitors
4:00pm	Bike Check-in Closes	All Competitors
4:00pm	Challenge Expo Closes	All Competitors

SUNDAY 14TH APRIL

TIME	EVENT	IMPORTANT FOR
5:30am	Challenge Melbourne Venue, Expo, Food and Coffee Opens	All Competitors
5:30am	Bike Check In / Kit Collection Opens for Challenge Sprint Competitors and ONLY those Challenge Half Competitors who have contacted Race Organiser and been granted special exemption to Sunday Bike Check In. All other Half Competitors who checked in their bike on the Saturday will have access to the Transition Area to finalise their Transition Setup during this morning window also.	All Competitors
6:35am	Transition Area Closes for Challenge Half Distance Competitors	Half
6:35am	Challenge Half Pre-Race Briefing – Beach front of St Kilda Sea Baths	Half
6:50am	Challenge Half Elite Male Race Start	Half
6:52am	Challenge Half Elite Female Race Start	Half
6:54am	Challenge Half Age Group Race Starts (Females 7:00am, Last Wave 7:13am)	Half
7:00am	Transition Area Closes for Challenge Sprint Distance Competitors	Sprint
7:20am	Challenge Sprint Pre-Race Briefing – City Side of St Kilda Pier	Sprint
8:00am	Challenge Sprint Race Start	Sprint
10:55am	CYCLE – Last Opportunity To Turn at Black Rock (Cut Off Southern End of Cycle Course – Note: Swim + Ride Total Time of 4HR 40Min Will Successfully Make Cut Off)	Half
11:05am approx.	Challenge Half Elite Male Presentations 1st, 2nd, 3rd	Half
11:35am approx.	Challenge Half Elite Female Presentations 1st, 2nd, 3rd	Half
11:45am approx.	Challenge Sprint Distance Age Group Presentations	Sprint
12:20pm	Transition re-opens for Bike Collection (Challenge Melbourne and Challenge Sprint). NOTE: Transition area only opens once last Half distance Competitor is off cycle course through transition and onto the run.	All Competitors
Varied	All Elite Presentations 4th-10th and Age Group Presentations1st, 2nd, 3rd will be made progressively on stage as results are made available.	Half
2:00pm	Final Half Distance Participant Finishes	All Competitors
2:00pm	Pickle Juice Recovery Area and Bar Open to Competitors Family, Friends & Public	All Competitors
3:30pm	Pickle Juice Challenge Melbourne Venue Closes	All Competitors