WSTC Triathlon Series
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WSTC Triathlon Series Race 4 at Altona Beach
Race 4 of the Western Suburbs Triathlon Club series is held on the Altona Beach foreshore with swim, bike and run legs in that order. Run courses follow the Altona foreshore path and the bike leg traverses the full length of the Esplanade. The club base is in the same building as the Altona Surf Life Saving Club near the corner of the Esplanade and Pier Street; registration and bib/chip collection occur in the club rooms.
Available event types and distances:
- Sprint: 750 m / 18.75 km / 5 km
- Enticer: 400 m / 12.5 km / 3 km
- Dash: 300 m / 6.25 km / 2 km (10 and 11 year olds swim 200 m)
- Sprint Aquabike: 750 m / 18.75 km
- Enticer Aquabike: 400 m / 12.5 km
- Sprint Aquathon: 750 m / 5 km
- Enticer Aquathon: 400 m / 3 km
- WSTC Olympic Distance: 1.5 km / 36 km / 10 km
Age minimums apply by event type: Dash 10+, Enticer 12+, Sprint 14+ (some notices list Sprint 16+; athletes should follow the event age rules). Entry fees vary by membership class with reduced junior rates for U/18 competitors; both pre-registered and on-the-day entries are accepted and an entry waiver must be completed. Payments may be made by cash or card.
Race briefings are held shortly before each event and the Race Director will outline course details and safety information. Infrastructure works on the foreshore may require course or start/finish adjustments; updates are communicated via the club channels. Event photos are uploaded to the club gallery, and results are generally published on the club site after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.