+Race Details

The race begins at First Surf beach with a 400m surf swim. Swimmers are then to head up the stairs to the transition area and complete a 4.4km run around the township of Cape Paterson.

• The Cape Aquathon race start time is at 10am, 21st January 2024
• Registration from 8am to 9:30am
• Pre-Race meeting 9:45am at clubhouse
• Results and presentations will commence 90 minutes after race finish

+Registration and Cost

Minimum competitor age is 14 years on the day of the event.

Registration available here https://raceroster.com/events/2024/81435/cape-paterson-aquathon

Early Bird (Until 19th Nov)

• Individuals 18 Plus - $55
• Juniors U/18 - $35
• Relay Teams - $80

Standard (Online until Saturday 20th Jan 2024 6pm)

• Individuals 18 Plus - $60
• Juniors U/18 - $40
• Relay Teams - $90

On The Day

• Individuals 18 Plus - $70
• Juniors U/18 - $50
• Relay Teams - $100

+Entrant Categories

• JM Junior male 14 – 17
• JF Junior female 14 – 17
• SM Adult male 18+
• SF Adult female 18+
• M40 Male 40+
• F40 Female 40+
• M50 Male 50+
• F50 Female 50+
• TM Team male
• TM Team female
• TM Team mixed

+Local Residents

Must have permanent residential address in Bass Coast Shire

+Age Restrictions

Minimum competitor age is 14 years on the day of the event.

+Competition Day

Race time

• 10:00am race start time

Marshall

• At start line on beach, 15 minutes before race start time

Race kit pick-up

• At Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Clubhouse on the day of the event
  • 8:00am to 9:30am
• Receive your timing bracelet, coloured swim cap (colour depending on category), and race pack, which includes your Cape Aquathon t-shirt.

+Results

• Announced 60 minutes after race finish
• Can be found at www.mytimes.com.au

+Prizes

• Prize Pool 2024 TBA

+Rules and Regulations

1. In an emergency during the swim leg, a swimmer will raise an arm overhead and call for or seek assistance from water safety personnel (Cape Paterson SLSC lifesavers). Swimmers can accept flotation assistance without retiring from the event. Swimmers cannot receive propulsion assistance.
2. Swimmers, who require assistance via the Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs), will be returned to shore and automatically retire from the race.
3. Swimmers must be 14 years or older on the day of the event to compete.
4. Swimmers may use any stroke to propel themselves and may tread water or float.
5. Swimmers must start in the wave corresponding with their cap colour as given to them at registration.
6. A swimmer must be wearing the approved swim cap given to them at registration to start their swim. The swim cap can be removed once at the transition area.
7. Participants must be wearing the transponder (timing bracelet) given to them at registration at all times during the swim and run.
8. A swimmer shall not wear artificial propulsion devices of any kind including, but not limited to, fins/flippers, paddles, floatation devices or buoyancy suits of any kind. Wetsuits are permitted.
9. There is a time limit of 15 minutes to complete the swim. Swimmers will be asked to withdraw from the swim after this time.
10. No form of locomotion other than running or walking is allowed during the run leg.
11. No individual support vehicles or escort runners are allowed on the course.
12. Runners are required to follow the directions of Race Officials.
13. Runners must not wear headphones or any device that restricts hearing while competing.
14. Race Officials shall have the authority to disqualify any competitor.
15. Medical staff shall have the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury.
16. Good sportsmanlike conduct will be demanded of all competitors.
17. If you withdraw from the race you must notify a Race Official.
18. Only those participants who have trained and feel competent to complete the event should enter the event.
19. Each competitor will be issued with a transponder (timing bracelet) which they will be required to wear at all times during the race. It is the responsibility of competitors to ensure the transponders are securely fastened to them prior to entering and exiting the water. Non-returned or lost transponders will incur a $100 replacement charge.