The Hotham Winter Triathlon - September 8th 2007

The Hotham Winter Triathlon is one of the most unique and captivating sporting contests in the country, and is Australia's only officially sanctioned Winter Triathlon.

Now in its second year, the Hotham Winter Triathlon is part of a two-race Continental Series that includes a Winter Triathlon in New Zealand in August. The event has tremendous significance within the International Triathlon Union, forming part of their case towards making Winter Triathlon’s an official Winter Olympic sport for the 2010 games. In the inaugral running, almost 70 competitors took part in what most felt was an enjoyable and challenging sporting contest in one of the most scenic parts of the country. In 2007, whilst the event will comply with official ITU rules, the course will be designed so that both elite and amateur athletes will find the event enjoyable.

The event will consist of a run approximately 7 kilometres in length (predominantly on snow), a mountain bike approximately 12 kilometres in length (predominantly on cross-country tracks), before finishing with a 10 kilometre cross-country ski. The course will be approximately halved for juniors (under 15).

The event has official backing from both the International Triathlon Union and Triathlon Australia, and incorporates the Australian National and Oceania Championships. However any standard of athlete is encouraged to participate and have a go on the day.

The Hotham Winter Triathlon involves three disciplines - a run, a cycle and a cross country ski. You may enter as an individual (where you do all three legs yourself), a team of 3 (where you do a leg each) or a corporate team (where 3 of you do all three legs at the same time).

We would be delighted if we could welcome you to this very unique event! Experience a fantastic competition atmosphere in beautiful alpine surroundings as an individual participant, a team member or a spectator!

For more information check out the official website

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