Hills Triathlon Club
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Event overview
The Hills Triathlon Club Season 25/26 Race 5 takes place on 11 January 2026 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith. Registration and transition are located on the grassed island area near the grandstand, with entry through gate A. The venue offers marked parking near the transition area and overflow parking on the southern side of the competition lake.
Race formats and distances
- Sprint: 750 m swim / 20 km bike / 5 km run
- Team Sprint: 750 m swim / 20 km bike / 5 km run
- Aqua Bike: 750 m swim / 20 km bike
- Aqua Run: 750 m swim / 5 km run
- Enticer: 250 m swim / 10 km bike / 2.5 km run
- 12-year-old: 250 m swim / 10 km bike / 2.5 km run
- 10-11 years: 200 m swim / 5 km bike / 1 km run
- 7-9 years: 100 m swim / 2.5 km bike / 500 m run
Junior categories are capped for non-Hills members.
Entry, fees and refunds
Entry fees vary by membership status and by on-time, late or on-the-day entry. Late entries incur an additional $20 fee. Withdrawals up to seven days before the race may be eligible for a refund of the entry fee; no refunds are given from seven days before the race to race day.
Race procedures and safety
An electronic timing chip on an ankle band records splits; the band must be worn on the left ankle during the race and returned intact or the competitor pays a $75 replacement fee. AUS Triathlon rules apply. Helmets meeting Australian Standards must be worn and may be visually checked in transition. Qualified first aid personnel will be on duty, a drink station is provided on the run leg, and toilets are located behind the eastern end of the grandstand. Wave starts and a pre-race briefing are used; post-race light refreshments are offered at no additional cost. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
