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The Andrew Boy Charlton Biathlon Series commenced over 20 years ago with over 15,000 people who have participated in this race series.
As the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool is currently undergoing well needed renovations, the ABC Biathlon has now relocated to The Prince Alfred Pool (10 mins down the road)
Approximately 1,500 race go-ers participate in this race each year and the ABC Biathlon Series has become a favourite on the Sydney calendar.
Registration Opens: from 6.00pm
Race Start: 6.30pm
Price: Online: $30; On the Day: $35
Race Waves: 5 waves (3 mins apart)
Race Capacity: 100 participants
Please note that we close the race as soon as we hit 100 people. There are no refunds if you miss the race. You can transfer yourself to another race in the future as long as you do it by the Wednesday before the Thursday race.
The Prince Alfred Park Pool Biathlon Series consists of a 4km run in and around the The Prince Alfred Park and is followed by a 300m swim in the Prince Alfred Pool.
This Spring season series takes place over 9 races, commencing 10th October and finishing 12th December at 6.30pm.
No matter if you are a casual weekend jogger, or a seasoned triathlete, we welcome all ability levels. We’ve even had superstars such as Pete Jacobs (Hawaiian Ironman Champion) & Lisa Norden (Triathlon Olympic Silver Medalist) participate.
It’s all about participation, if you can’t make the full 4km feel free to walk a little.
Details of our 2024 ABC Biathlon are as per below
Race 1 – Thursday 10th October
Race 2 – Thursday 17th October
Race 3 – Thursday 24th October
Race 4 – Thursday 7th November
Race 5 – Thursday 14th November
Race 6 – Thursday 21st November
Race 7 – Thursday 28th November
Race 8 – Thursday 5th December
Race 9 – Thursday 12th December
A maximum of 100 people will be allowed each race.
No refunds or transfers will be given.
Registrations on the day is available.
There are some important changes about the run and swim course
Arrive from 6pm for registration, check in, and race number
Each wave will be called, and each wave participants number will be called.
Ensure that you are ready early, please note due to numbers we may move you from your nominated wave.
Prince Alfred Park Pool
105 Chalmers Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Race starts in the front of the entry to the pool
START: Outside of the Prince Alfred Pool
Course: It is a 1km loop which is done 4 times thus covering a distance of 4km and then you enter the pool to complete a 300m swim
Each wave is limited to 20 participants, with 5 waves per race.
There will be no refunds once registered
There will be no tranfers if you are unable to attend
Lockers are available in the changerooms for valuables
At the registration desk:
You must be REGISTERED at the pool and on the start line 10 mins before your allocated Start time.
You must be ready and know your number and start time. Otherwise you will miss your race.
It is essential that the participant is at the Race Start mark and ready for their start time
On the pool deck shed anything you do not want to wear in the pool and jump into any of our nominated lanes.
Swim 6 laps in the one lane – no changing Lanes this season!!!
You must swim in one of the 3 lanes allocated to us by the pool hirer
You must stick to only one lane this season
Complete your 300m swim in the same lane which you enter
Once you have finished your 6 laps then raise your hand up so our time recorders who will be at the end of your swim Lane can record your time.
Exit from the pool and take your time to our recording desk