Nepean Triathlon
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Australia's Oldest Triathlon
The Nepean Triathlon is an established multisport event held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Western Sydney. Running since 1982, the event takes place annually in November and has been hosted at its current world-class venue since 1999. The festival includes a wide variety of distances and formats to accommodate different types of athletes, from elite competitors to young children.
Participants can choose from several triathlon distances and an aquabike option:
- Classic: 2 km swim, 60 km cycle, and 18 km run.
- Aquabike: 2 km swim and 60 km cycle.
- Nepean: 1 km swim, 30 km cycle, and 8 km run.
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 20 km cycle, and 5 km run.
- Super Sprint: 200 m swim, 8 km cycle, and 2.5 km run.
- TriKidz 10-11: 150 m swim, 5 km cycle, and 1.5 km run.
- TriKidz 7-9: 100 m swim, 3 km cycle, and 1 km run.
- TriKidz 5-6: 50 m swim, 1 km cycle, and 500 m run.
The event is part of the Redline Games Festival and features a scenic course across Western Sydney terrain. The Sydney International Regatta Centre provides a dedicated environment specifically designed for hosting major sporting competitions. The race history includes participation from Olympians and Ironman World Champions, though registration remains open to the general public. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
