Weekly series

Bairnsdale Mini Tri

The established Bairnsdale format runs on Wednesday evenings at BARC from October to March, with kids and senior waves, PB points and a first-timer-friendly setup. Confirm the next season's dates with the club.

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Course details

Kids Micro
Minimum age 5. 25m swim (1 lap), 1km cycle and 100m run.
Kids Mid
Minimum age 7. 75m swim (3 laps), 3km cycle and 500m run.
Kids Long
Minimum age 10. 150m swim (6 laps), 5km cycle and 1km run.
Senior
Minimum age 12. 200m swim (8 laps), 9km cycle (3 laps) and 2km run (2 laps).

Race day notes

  • Season rhythm: Wednesdays from October to March with a short Christmas and New Year break.
  • Start times: Registration opens 5:30pm, kids briefing closes at 5:45pm, kids start at 6:00pm, senior waves from 6:15pm.
  • Venue: Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (BARC), McKean Street, Bairnsdale.
  • Course feel: Kids swim in the pool, then ride off road behind BARC and run on the wetlands path.
  • Parking: Use BARC parking and arrive early enough to unload gear and walk to transition before briefing.
  • Race briefing: New athletes should listen for the kids briefing before 6:00pm and the senior wave briefing immediately before the first start. Kids should be registered by 5:45pm.
  • Entry: Weekly pricing runs from free to about $5 for kids and up to about $14 for seniors depending on club and pool membership status.
  • Improvement format: Mini tris are built around personal best improvement points rather than straight head-to-head racing, so the first night is a baseline as much as a race.