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The Australian XTri National Championships Returns to its High Country Home in the Snowy Mountains in 2024
The Australian XTri National Championships Returns to its High Country Home in the Snowy Mountains in 2024
SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW – In breaking news Triathlon Australia have announced that the Australian Cross Triathlon Championships is set to return to its High-Country home in Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains in February 2024.
With mother nature at her breathtaking best, TreX Snowy Mountains offers triathletes a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in this iconic destination in an epic high country Swim, Mountain Bike and Trail Run
Home to the 2016 ITU World Championships this course is renowned on the world stage and is set to both challenge and delight Australian Championship contenders.
Welcome to Your 4.5 STAR Host Resort
Start and finish your journey at the events host resort Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa nestled in the Snowy Mountains heartland. Yes, the journey will be a hardcore adventure but before and after it’s luxury all the way with all the facilities you’d expect at one of the country’s most beloved 4.5 star resorts. And it’s an even better base for family and friends who’ll be there to cheer you on.
Get Ready for the Ultimate Triathlon High
And now your race base is sorted, get ready for an endorphin overload as you head out onto your ultimate triathlon high.
Experience epic scenery as you plunge into crystal clear mountain lakes. Immerse yourself in the Thredbo Valley as your traverse the banks of the Thredbo River on super fun mountain bike trails where every twist and turn offers up a new high-country experience. And forget the tarmac, now it’s time to strap on your trail running shoes to complete the event with a huge helping of unadulterated trail running heaven in the heart of the Snowies.
Courses for every triathlon appetite!
As well as the Australian Championships, this iconic off road event includes courses for every triathlon appetite at a value price that still includes all the bells and whistles.
From hardcore triathletes to those taking their triathlon off road for the first time and the littlest dirt kids there’s something for all comers at TreX Snowy Mountains. Events include Standard, Sprint, Teaser, Dirt Kids, Duathlon and AquaBike.
It’s a true family festival designed with the triathlon community at its heart.
DIRT MASTER! Take on the Ultimate Off Road Endurance Challenge
For those hardcore athletes who are up for two days of off road action, get ready for the Ultimate Off Road Endurance Challenge at Dirt Master NSW. Dirt Master and Dirt Mistress contenders will take on two gruelling long course events across two days.  Events include:
- Saturday AM:Â TRA21Â Half Marathon | Trail Run Australia Snowy Mountains
- Sunday AM: TreX XTri Standard Course 1500 – 24 – 10
But, if you’re not quite up for that but would still love to test yourself across both events check out our Mini Dirt Master or Junior Dirt Dude challenge.
A True High Country Welcome!
Friends and family can connect with local businesses and enjoy a true high-country welcome in what is less a triathlon event and more an immersive high country off road experience.
You’ll even be welcomed by festival’s very own ‘Man from Snowy River’ on the start line.
More Information
For more information please visit:
- trextriathlon.com.au
- triathlon.org.au
Snowies Multisport Festival | 9-25 Feb 2024
TreX Snowy Mountains is part of a month long MultiSport Festival in the Snowy Mountains including two action packed weekends of MultiSport action including:
- Snowies MTB Festival | 9-11 FebÂ
- Trail Run Australia | Sat 24 Feb – UTRA50k, TRA30k, TRA21k, TRA12k AND TRA5k
- TreX Cross Triathlon | Sun 25 Feb
Upcoming In2Adventure EVENTS
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9-11 Feb 2024 |
Snowy Mtns, NSW |
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24 Feb 2024 |
Snowy Mtns, NSW |
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25 Feb 2024 |
Snowy Mtns, NSW |
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20 April 2025 |
Trail Run Australia Sunshine Coast |
Sunshine Coast, Qld |
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21 April 2025 |
TreX Duathlon Sunshine Coast |
Sunshine Coast, Qld |
About Trex
TreX is Australia’s home grown national cross triathlon series. For fourteen years TreX has positioned itself as the pinnacle of the cross – or off-road – triathlon racing in Asia-Pacific. Presented by adventure event specialists In2Adventure, TreX consists of a swim, mountain bike and trail run. While each TreX event features an open/elite category the TreX Cross Triathlon national series welcomes participation from all ages and skill levels.
For more information visit TreXÂ here
About In2Adventure
In2Adventure are Asia-Pacific’s premier adventure event specialists, and the proud hosts of the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships. With a full calendar of national events scheduled throughout Australia, including cross triathlon, XC Mountain Bike, trail runs and corporate events, In2Adventure fully embraces all things ‘off road’ and ‘off the beaten track’ and offers a unique, individual experience for all ages and skill levels.
For more information visit In2Adventure here
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Sri Chinmoy Multi-Sport Classic
Sri Chinmoy Multi-Sport Classic
Lake Jindabyne and Kosciuszko National Park
Sunday 4 March 2018
Event website – https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-multi-sport-classic-jindabyne
Facebook – www.facebook.com/Sri-Chinmoy-Multi-Sport-Classic-138414553310215/
Swim 1.5km + paddle 9km + run 6km + mountain bike 8km + swim 2.5km + paddle 5.5km + mountain bike 9km + run 12.5km + mountain bike 42.8km + swim 1.2km + paddle 9.5km + run 5km …
The Sri Chinmoy Multi-Sport Classic is a 12-leg, all-day adventure for Solo Athletes and Relay Teams combining swimming, mountain biking, paddling and running in, on and around beautiful Lake Jindabyne. The race will be staged for the 12th time on Sunday the 4th of March 2018.
Set in the idyllic surrounds of Lake Jindabyne in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, the race combines water and land-based sports over 12 legs, ranging in difficulty from mild to strenuous.
Race Solo or in Relay
The race is ideally suited to Relay Teams of varying tastes and capacities, or for Solo Athletes seeking a complete all-day test of skill, stamina and fitness.
The Course
The course is varied, with 3 mountain bike legs ranging from easy to highly technical; 3 running courses from flat to very not-flat; 3 swims of between 1.2 and 2.5 kms; and 3 paddles of 5.5 to 9.5 kms. The swims and paddles criss-cross most of Lake Jindabyne, while the mountain bikers and runners thoroughly explore the rugged Eastern Escarpment, rolling farmland of the Western Shore, and bushland of the adjoining Kosciuszko National Park.
Who Can Participate?
To take part in such a gruelling multi-discipline event as a Solo Athlete requires a high level of fitness and training in all 4 disciplines of swimming, paddling, mountain biking and running. However, most moderately fit people can join a relay team and complete one or more of the legs, such as a 1.5km swim, 5.5km paddle or 5km run.
Get Your Team Together Now
Find a group of friends or colleagues with the right mix of skills and fitness to cover all 12 legs – and start training!
Information and online entries
Full event information, including course maps and descriptions, stories from previous years, and online entry is available at https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-multi-sport-classic-jindabyne
For inquiries or to register interest in joining a team, phone 0404 071 327 or write to canberra@srichinmoyraces.org
L’Étape Australia by le Tour de France
L’Étape Australia by le Tour de France is a unique road cycle event that provides an experience as close to riding in the Tour de France as it is possible for an amateur to get. Staged in the Snowy Mountains on 160km of fully closed roads, traversing through a multitude of stunning landscapes and topographies and truly challenging climbs, and run under professional Tour de France Race conditions, the route includes a 350m Sprint section and two challenging King of the Mountain sections.
There are two distances: The Race of 157km and the Ride of 126km. The ride includes the Sprint section in Berridale and the infamous first King of the Mountain section Col de Beloka, but excludes the final push up Col Kosciuszko to Perisher.
The local communities have truly embraced the Tour de France coming to the Snowy Mountains. The entire route is decorated with cycling paraphernalia, some exquisite works of art. The towns and villages have adopted the colours of the Tour de France: yellow (Jindabyne), green (Berridale) and polka dot (Dalgety). Last year thousands of locals lined the route with their cow bells, flags and encouragement; the welcome from the local community was extraordinary and created a wonderful ambience throughout the day.
Reigning Tour de France champion Chris Froome will again ride L’Étape Australia – providing some clinics on Friday and then riding from the back of the pack to the front on Saturday. While many have watched Chris Froome from the sidelines or on TV, few have had the opportunity to ride with him.
The legendary voice of cycling Phil Liggett will be calling in the riders at the Finish of the Race in Perisher, and Matt Keenan will be calling in the riders at the Finish of the Ride in Jindabyne.
ROAD CLOSURE INFO
L’Etape Australia Cycle Ride – by Le Tour De France
Over 3,500 riders will take part in one of two rides through the Snowy Mountains starting from Bullocks Flat in Perisher. The 157km course finishes on Kosciuszko Road at Perisher and the 126km course finishing at Jindabyne.
Road closures will be in place in Thredbo, Perisher, Jindabyne, RockyPoint, Berridale and Dalgety between 5.15am and 4.30pm. Key roads include Alpine Way, Eucumbene Rd, Kosciuszko Rd, Barry Way, Dalgety Rd and the Snow River Way.
Access arrangements:
– Police will manage access to/from Jindabyne via Kosciuszko Rd from 8.30am to 3pm.
– From Berridale/Dalgety access to Jindabyne between 5am and 7am via Dalgety Rd, Dalgety and Snowy River Way, Beloka only.
– From Berridale/Dalgety access to Jindabyne between 12:15pm and 2pm via Dalgety Rd only.
– Northbound traffic from Jincumbilly will be held at Dalgety until Snowy River Way reopens at 2pm.
– Westbound traffic from Cooma will be held at Berridale until Middlingbank Rd reopens at 10.50am.
– Local resident access maintained on Kosciuszko Rd from Berridale to Eucumbene Road, Hill Top from 6am to 10.50am.
ROAD CLOSURES
THREDBO
From 5.30am to 8:30am
- Alpine Way between Friday Drive (Thredbo Village) and Kosciuszko Road
JINDABYNE & BERRIDALE
From 5:15am to 9:15am
- Kosciuszko Road(1, 2, 3) between Alpine Way and Eucumbene Road (westbound)
Notes:
1 Managed access to/from Jindabyne from 8:30am to 3pm. Follow Police and Traffic Control staff instructions at the location
2 Access to Jindabyne from Berridale via Dalgety detour between 5am and 7am.
3 Local resident access on Kosciuszko Road maintained from Berridale as far as Eucumbene Road.
JINDABYNE & ROCKY PLAINS
From 6:00am to 10:50am
- Eucumbene Road between Kosciuszko Road and Rocky Plains Road
- Rocky Plains Road between Eucumbene Road and Middlingbank Road
BERRIDALE
From 6:00am to 10:50am
- Middlingbank Road between Kosciuszko Road and Rocky Plain Road
- Jindabyne Road Between Middlingbank Road and Myack Street
From 6:00am to 12:45pm
- Mayack Street between Kosciuszko Road and Dalgety Road
BERRIDALE & DALGETY
From 7:15am to 12:15pm
- Campbell Street between Barnes Street and The Snowy River Way
- Dalgety Road between Myack Street and Barnes Street
DALGETY & JINDABYNE
From 7:15am to 2pm
- The Snowy River Way (4) between Dalgety Road and Barry Way
Note 4 – Between 7:15am and 2pm all westbound vehicles approaching Dalgety will be stopped at Dalgety until the road reopens. From 12:15pm vehicles will be able to travel to Jindabyne via Berridale
JINDABYNE
From 7:30am to 2:00pm
- Barry Way (5) between The Snowy River Way and Kosciuszko Road
Note 5 – Managed access between Nettin Circuit and Reedys Cutting Road
JINDABYNE & PERISHER
From 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Kosciuszko Road between Alpine Way and Perisher Village