J
ervis Bay, NSW is the new home of International endurance
brand - Long Course Weekend (LCW). The event, which has
its origins in Tenby Wales where over 7500 athletes descend
each year, will begin its international journey in Jervis Bay on
the weekend of the 27th, 28th and 29th October 2017 followed by
Mallorca the next weekend.
The unique event lasts three days and this fun, inclusive format
is ideal for clubs, training groups and families to come along and
enjoy the benefits of training and racing together.
To kick-off the weekend on Friday evening, the competitors
have The Jervis Bay Swim Classic to complete – a 3.8km open
water swim that takes place in Huskisson. The Jervis Bay Swim
Classic also has a 1.9km swim, 1.5km swim and 750m swim all to
correspond with triathlons most popular distances.
On Saturday attention turns to The Ride the River Cycle Classic
which has 180km of undulating countryside. The event also
incorporates 90km, 40km and 20km events – distances to attract
athletes of all abilities.
To finish the weekend off, the athletes, on Sunday, will complete
The Huskisson Run Festival- a 42.2km marathon taking in the
beautiful coastline of Jervis Bay and Huskisson. There is also a
21.1km run, 10km run and a 5km run which allows everyone to
be involved.
More than 1500 competitors are expected to attend the LCW
with approximately 200 athletes attempting to receive the Long
Course Weekend medal, which entails completing all three of
the longest distances. Successful LCW athletes will be awarded
with the exclusive LCW medal and polo shirt at the finish line
presentation on Sunday after the marathon.
LCW began in Tenby, W ales six years ago and has grown in
numbers every year. Matthew Evans, Scott Powell and their team
at Activity Wales Events are now taking this 3-day event around the
world with new events to be announced in early 2017.
“We are so excited to be launching our first LCW outside the UK
in Jervis Bay for several reasons. Long Course Weekend is not just
a race, it’s an experience. To get this right you need to have a great
team delivering the event and it must be in the right location.
It’s not about big conference centres and cities, but intimate
relationships with the community and stunning landscapes. This is
why it is dubbed ‘the little big race’,” says Evans.
“We have a fantastic team, with not just their vast experience,
but their passion for the athlete, supporters and the community.
This event will change the face of Long Distance Events,”
says Evans.
Jervis Bay lends itself to be the heart of endurance sport in
Australia. With the highly successful Huskinson Long Course event
held in February each year, the LCW will complement the stable of
events already in the region.
“Shoalhaven is the hot bed of endurance sport in Australia.
With the highly successful Huskisson Long Course event held in
February each year, the Long Course Weekend will compliment
the events already in the region. We pride ourselves on our
spectacular natural assets and we look forward to sharing
many of Shoalhaven’s experiences with the competitors
and their friends and family,” said Tourism Manager Coralie Bell.
COMPETITION DATES
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th October 2017
COMPETITION VENUE
Huskisson, Jervis Bay NSW
NUMBER OF MEDAL EVENTS
Three: The Jervis Bay Swim Classic, The Ride the River Cycle
Classic, The Huskisson Run Festival medal
PLUS THE LCW MEDAL: Awarded to the athletes entered into
the LCW events; 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42.2km run
COMPETITION FORMAT
Each individual event will take part on a separate day of the
weekend.
FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER – THE JERVIS BAY SWIM CLASSIC
750m Swim
1.5km Swim
1.9km Swim
3.8km Swim
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER – RIDE THE RIVER CYCLE CLASSIC
20km Cycle
40km Cycle
90km Cycle
180km Cycle
SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER – HUSKISSON RUN FESTIVAL
5km Run
10km Run
21.1km Run
42.2km Run
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