Athletes are celebrating a decade of swimming, cycling and running at Barwon Heads this weekend.
Barwon Heads Triathlon will return to the region on Sunday, February 23, from 8.20am with a 400-metre swim, 14-kilometre cycle and four-kilometre run across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.
Race organiser and founder Lincoln Beckworth said the event was celebrating its 10th year and that the course had something for all levels of competitors, including first-timers and experienced triathletes.
“I love seeing competitors enjoying the event and everyone having a go, all types of abilities and the families cheering them on,” he said.
“We get lots of experienced triathletes, but also lots of first-timers and people who just like to attend the event each year.
“People can expect another great event. We’ve got record numbers again with nearly 1000 competitors competing. So, it’ll be a great day down there on Sunday morning.
“The best part of hosting the triathlon in Barwon Heads is the picturesque nature of Barwon Heads… and it’s something to train towards, to keep fit, get outside and exercise.
“Cycling along the beautiful coastline of 13th Beach Road, swimming in the Barwon River and running out towards Ocean Grove just utilises the natural landscape while people enjoy the coast.
“There’s going to be around 400 people that are doing their first triathlon ever. So, that’s a cool part of the event and over 50 per cent of the competitors on the field are female, which is also really cool.”
Barwon Heads Triathlon is presented by 13th Beach Health Services, with more event and course information available at barwonheadstri.com.au
Jena Carr
