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 |
| 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 |