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We are excited to proceed with X-Adventure Dunsborough presented by Siras and welcome you to the beautiful South West for a weekend of adventure. Please be aware of the COVID restrictions and treat each other with respect (and space) whilst enjoying plenty of fresh air and exercise. The Rapid Ascent team

WELCOME FROM: HON ROGER COOK MLA, DEPUTY PREMIER; MINISTER FOR TOURISM and HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLC, MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The State Government is a proud sponsor of the X-Adventure Dunsborough through its Regional Events Scheme. The scheme was established to support smaller and emerging events in regional Western Australia to boost tourism, increase community vibrancy and participation, and develop regional areas. It also plays an important role in positioning Western Australia as an exciting destination to visit and a great place to live by showcasing and promoting the host region’s unique and diverse attractions. Sixty-two regional events across WA have been funded through the 2021-22 Regional Events Scheme, which includes the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme, with a funding pool of $150,000 exclusively allocated to events delivering Aboriginal activities and experiences. We are pleased to sponsor these events, which will help to stimulate regional economies and communities that have been set back as a result of COVID-19. Tourism is a key part of the Government’s plan to energise the economy, create jobs and develop business opportunities, especially in regional Western Australia. Events play an important role in this plan, with the Government sponsoring a range of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary events across the State, through Tourism Western Australia, to attract visitors, encourage them to stay longer, disperse further and do more while they are here. We hope everyone enjoys this event and takes the time to explore the South West region.

HON ROGER COOK MLA DEPUTY PREMIER MINISTER FOR TOURISM

HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLC MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BUSSELTON The City of Busselton welcomes spectators and participants to Dunsborough for X-Adventure 2022. The City is once again very proud to support and host Australia’s largest off-road triathlon, which takes in some of the State’s most picturesque coastline and has proven to be very popular with both visitors and locals alike. The Meelup Regional Park and surrounds are the perfect setting for this nature-based event. After the devastating fires earlier this year, the region is so fortunate that this iconic park can still host such an event. I would like to acknowledge the monumental effort of all those who helped save the area and those that continue to help in the regeneration and management of the park. I extend my congratulations to event organisers in what remains challenging times and wish participants and all those involved with the X-Adventure a fantastic race day. For those visiting the region, I encourage you while you are down to explore all that is on offer in the region. Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup are friendly and bustling towns offering great shopping, relaxed dining and fantastic entertainment. I also encourage you to explore the many delights our region has on offer. Mayor Grant Henley City of Busselton p2 2022 X-Adventure Dunsborough - presented by Siras - EVENT PROGRAM

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COVID-safe event plan summary: We take the risks of COVID-19 seriously and will conduct the event such that it complies with the Level 1 restrictions in place on the event date. Please be aware of the COVID-safe steps and procedures explained throughout this Event Program and ensure everyone has read it carefully before attending the event. DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT if you: • display any COVID symptoms • are awaiting the results of a COVID test • are a close contact with a COVID case or suspected COVID case within the last 7 days MASKS • masks need to be worn if you: • cannot social distance or follow the 2sqm rule whilst outside • are inside whilst at the event, eg inside the registration marquee or a sponsors tent • being attended to by the medical team • we encourage runners and riders to carry a mask whilst competing (incase you crash and need medical assistance). PERSONAL HYGIENE • use the hand wash / sanitation stations established at transition areas, the finish and other areas • respect others and help leave toilets, shared surfaces and common touch points clean. Use the gloves and disinfectant provided to help staff keep things clean and safe • please bring your own supplies rather than relying on shared items – such as race food, water, cups, water bottles FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING • all group gatherings to be no more concentrated than 1 person per 2sq/m. If in doubt please remain 1.5m apart and follow the social distancing Additional COVID-safe measures are identified in pink text throughout this program

EVENT SCHEDULE Friday 1st April 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Registration: all competitors

Saturday 2nd April 8:00am – 10:00am 8:30am 10:20am 10:40am 12:00pm – 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:40pm 2:40pm - 5:30pm 4:15pm 4:45pm 5:30pm

Registration: Short Course only Short Course transition areas open for equipment drop off (short course only) Short Course - INDIVIDUALS RACE START Short Course - RELAY TEAMS RACE START Registration: Kids’ Race Kids’ Course transition areas open for equipment drop off (kids course only) Kids X-Adventure - RACE STARTS Registration: Groms, Long Course and Aquathlon Groms’ Course transition area open for equipment drop off (groms course only) Groms X-Adventure - RACE STARTS Presentations: Short course, Kids and Groms

Sunday 3rd April 6:00am 6:30am – 7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 12:30pm

Long Course transition areas open for equipment drop off (long course only) Registration (late - prearranged only): Long Course X-Adventure Long Course – SOLO AND TEAMS RACE START Aquathlon transition area open for equipment drop off Aquathlon - RACE START PRESENTATIONS: Long Course and Aquathlon X-Adventure

Busselton Dunsborough

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REGISTRATION All participants must collect your registration kit prior to your race start. Competitors do not necessarily need to collect their own registration kit in person. Friends, team mates and family members can collect your items on your behalf. The Event Registration Marquee will be located in the event expo on the 18th fairway near the Dunsborough Country Clubhouse. Please ensure you collect your items at the appropriate times according to the schedule below. Short course X-Adventure registration kit collection • Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm OR Saturday 8:00am – 10:00am Kids’ X-Adventure registration kit collection • Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm OR Saturday 12:00pm - 2:00pm Groms X-Adventure registration kit collection • Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm OR Saturday 2:40pm - 4:20pm Long course X-Adventure AND Aquathlon registration kit collection • Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm OR Saturday 2:40pm – 5:30pm • Sunday: 6:30am – 7:00am - by prior appointment only

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION KIT Carrying these items on the appropriate leg is part of the race rules.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS

Individual competitors in any triathlon race (long / short / kids) will receive the following: • 1 x Swimming cap. All swimmers wear the swim cap provided during the swim leg. The colour of the cap will match the category and event you are racing in as follows: • Long Course - Solos: Black Cap. Teams: Blue Cap • Aquathlon Course - Solos: Black Cap. Teams: Blue Cap • Short Course - Solos: Orange Cap. Teams: Blue Cap • Kids’ Course - Solos: Silver Cap. Teams: Blue Cap • 1 x Run number plate. This is your identifier during the run leg and must be worn for the duration of the run. We recommend attaching it to an elastic triathlon / race belt and putting it on immediately after the swim. The number must face forwards at all times. • COLOURS: Long course: black, Short course: orange, Kids course: silver, Groms course: green, Aquathlon: pink • 1 x MTB number plate for your bike. Attach number plate firmly onto the handlebars of your bike using the zip ties provided. Do not modify, cut or change it. • COLOURS: Long course: black, Short course: orange, Kids course: silver, Groms course: green • 1 x Timing band. Place around your ankle for the duration of the race and then hand back at the finish line. NOTE: After receiving the timing band at registration you are now responsible for wearing it during the race and then returning it to us at the end of the race. If you withdraw please return it to an event official ASAP. Failure to return the band will result in a fee to you of $100. Note: Timing band may be different to your race number. • 2 x Purple wristbands for Support Crew. This allows entry to transition areas and denotes you as a support crew member. Each entrant (individual or teams) will receive 2 wrist bands. Please give it to your support crew. • Siras Performance draw string bag. The first 500 competitors (long and short course competitors only) will receive one of these terrific bags • Branded X-Adventure bottle. For all kids race competitors • Branded X-Adventure tattoo. For all groms race competitors

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TEAM COMPETITORS

Registration kits for all team members will be together in the one envelope under your team captains name, containing: • 2 x Purple wristbands for Support Crew. This allows entry to transition areas and denotes you as a support crew member. Each team will receive 2 wrist bands. Please give it to your support crew / handlers. • 1 x timing band - for the swimmer. This is your relay baton and must make its way around the entire course and can only be passed onto a team mate inside a transition area - or individuals wear it for the duration. Make sure it is securely attached and then returned to Rapid Ascent at the finish. NOTE: After receiving the timing band at registration you are now responsible for wearing it during the race and then returning it to us at the end of the race. If you withdraw from the race please return it to an event official ASAP. Failure to return the band will result in a fee to you of $100 (this is cost price to us for losing them!). Note: Timing band may be different to your race number. • 1 x swimming cap - for the swimmer. Swimmers must wear the swim cap provided. The colour of the cap will match the race and category you are entering as described above - team competitors receive a Blue Cap. • 1 x run number plate - for the runner. This is your identifier during the run leg and must be worn for the duration of the run. The number must face forwards at all times. • 1x MTB number plate - for the mountain biker. Please attach number plate firmly onto the handlebars of your bike using the zip ties provided. Do not modify, cut or change it. • COLOURS: Long course: black, Short course: orange, Kids course: silver, Groms course: green. Aquathlon: pink • Steigen Event socks. For all Aquathlon competitors

RACE LOCATIONS The race operations are centred around 3 different locations that are no more than 500m apart (easy walking distance) • Event expo, registration, T2 and finish line. The event centre will be located on the 18th fairway on the Dunsborough Country Club near the clubhouse. The run > bike transition area will be 100m further away up the fairway. • Race start (NEW LOCATION): The start for the Long course, Short course and Aquathlon races will be at the southern end of the swim enclosure, at the end of Bay View Cres. • T1 swim > run:. The swim > run transition area will be on the car park at the Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp, at the end of Finlayson St.

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RACE HQ – THE DUNSBOROUGH COUNTRY CLUB The friendly folks at the Dunsborough Country Club welcome the X-Adventure event with open arms and are our hosts for the weekend. Entry to the Dunsborough Country Clubhouse is restricted to fully vaccinated people only. Please show proof of vaccination on entry to their building.

Race administration, expo area and finish line

The event centre - incorporating the event expo, race registration and finish line will be located on the 18th fairway on the Country Club’s golf course - located approximately 100m from the Country Club buildings. The run > bike transition area will be separated from the event expo and be 100m further away up the fairway.

Siras Performance Recovery Station

Brandon and the Siras crew will be set up with an extensive range of hydration and recovery products for anyone to try and buy at the finish line. With premixed electrolyte, recovery shakes and PranaOn Natural Mass sachets available, as well as a wealth of advice about sports nutrition they’ll have your recovery sorted. Please BYO cup or bottle if you can.

Event expo area and kids’ entertainment

There will be an extensive range of food stands set up in the event expo area including: Petit Blue Cafe, Normal Van, Raw Life Juice, Ice Queen, and the Malay Islander Food Van. Combined with live music from ‘Mitch and Evan’ and a giant slide, jumping castle and face painting for kids and the place will be pumping!

Event bar - The Eagle Bay Brewery

The Eagle Bay Brewery will be operating an event bar in the event expo area / finish line for the whole weekend to add to the celebrations.

Event parking

A considerable amount of event parking will be located on the fairways of the Country Club so we invite competitors and supporters to park at the Country Club and then just walk to the start / finish / town...

Bike servicing & support

Dunsborough’s local bike shop ‘The Bike Shed’ will be set up in the expo area to provide support and any last minute bike related items. Visit Graham to get your bike race ready!

SOCIAL MEDIA AND LIVE RESULTS

Live event updates on Facebook and Instagram

#xadventure

We will be sharing live event updates over the whole weekend on the ‘WA Adventure’ facebook page and on social media using #Xadventure. Please share your own stories using #xadventure as well!

Live timing splits and athlete tracking

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Live splits from each transition area can be seen live on the website during the race so you can see current race standings and track a live leader board. Links will be posted on the event website as part of our live coverage

Busselton Dunsborough

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Events Capital WA The City of Busselton welcomes participants in this year’s X-Adventure! Nestled in the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay, Busselton and Dunsborough town sites offer amazing coastal views and just down the road, Yallingup boasts internationally acclaimed surf breaks. It’s fantastic to see so many keen competitors here for another year of action packed adventure in one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of the world. It truely is where adventure meets nature. Photo credit: Rapid Ascent

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X-ADVENTURE SHORT COURSE - COURSE DESCRIPTION Race Start, Saturday 2nd April 10:20am 10:40am

Short Course - INDIVIDUALS RACE START Short Course - RELAY TEAMS RACE START

COVID SAFE STEPS AT THE START: • The swimmer plus up to 3 additional spectators / support crew permitted to attend the start area • Team swimmers (and spectators) must wait until the solo athletes have started before congregating at the start area • Team runners encouraged to wait at T1 and not come to start START LOCATION NEW LOCATION: At the southern end of the swim enclosure, at the end of Bay View Cres. COURSE MARKING: The run course will be marked with red arrows and pink surveyors’ tape, and the MTB course will be marked with blue arrows and blue surveyors’ tape.

750m Ocean Swim

The swim leg will commence in waist deep water, between two small buoys, approx 50m from the shore. It will be a wide start line allowing plenty of space for all swimmers. See the map below for the swim course - swum in an anti-clockwise direction keeping all buoys on your left. Exit the water up the boat ramp and run into T1. • •

Swimmers should spread out along the entire start line with plenty of space, all positions on the start line will be equal. Be aware of the buoys marking the course as indicated on the map – it is up to you to make sure you know where to go.

Transition 1 (T1): Old Dunsborough Boat ramp car park. Swim > Run • The TA will be divided into individual and team zones. Individuals must pre-place your running gear in the designated area. Leave your wetsuit / swim gear in the same area after changing. • Running gear may be dropped off after 8:30am on Saturday and swim gear must be picked up before 2:00pm • Individuals - remember to put on your run number plate after the swim • Team runners - must wait for their team swimmer in the designated teams area inside the TA – NOT outside the TA or at the entry to the TA.

6.2km Coastal Run

Runners exit the TA and must remain on the sand or rocky coastline for the next 2.5km until Castle Rock. When you reach Castle Rock you turn left and run back towards Dunsborough on the coastal walking track. Continue along the marked trail as it turns right, away from the coastal track and ultimately along the edge of the golf course and then into T2 on the fairway. Run leg: • Keep an eye out for course markings at all times (red arrows and pink tape for the short course). • Runners must remain on the sandy beaches and rocky foreshore from T1 through to Castle Rock. • There will be NO water points along the course (this is an X-adventure race!). • Runners should be aware that the first half of the run course includes some very technical running over boulders, along soft sandy beaches and across slippery coastal rocks. • The run course is not closed to the public and you may encounter other trail users Transition 2 (T2): Dunsborough Country Club – 18th Fairway. Run > MTB • The TA will be divided into seperate individual and team zones (not specific numbered locations). Individuals must preplace your MTB and gear in the designated zone. Leave your running gear in the same area after changing. • T2 will be open for MTB gear to be dropped off after 8:30am and run gear must be picked up before 2:00pm. • Team riders must wait for their team runner next to your bike in your numbered area and transfer timing chip there – NOT outside the TA or at the entry to the TA.

11km Mountain Bike

Riders must walk their bike in the TA and then set off on the marked course adjacent to the golf fairways as it winds its way on a mix of single track and double track through the golf course towards the water tanks at the top of the hill. Continue following the marked course as it twists and turns along a flowing 11km loop within the Golf Course area. Riders must remain alert and watch out for course marking at all times as it is a very wiggly course and it is easy to get onto the wrong section of track if you are not aware of where you are. After finishing the loop all riders come back past the transition area and ride directly through to the finish line on your bike. p10 2022 X-Adventure Dunsborough - presented by Siras - EVENT PROGRAM

The MTB leg: • The course comes very close to itself on numerous occasions with riders at different parts of the course being very close to one another. Riders must follow the course markings at all times to ensure you follow the correct route. • There are no water points on the MTB course - riders must carry their own hydration / nutrition the whole way. • Slower riders must give way to faster riders by making space for them to pass. Faster riders MUST NOT just barge their way past a slower rider but alert them that you are there and then wait until called past. • Riders should be aware that the course is quite technical, twists and turns a lot and includes a lot of loose pea gravel, rocks, obstacles and logs. It is all ridable, but does require technical skill on a mountain bike.

Finish by riding your bike across the finish line •

Riders continue on their bikes directly through to the finish on your bike

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X-ADVENTURE KIDS’ RACE Race Start, Saturday 2nd April 2:40pm 2:46pm 2:52pm

Under 15yrs individual boys and girls, plus Under 15yrs relay teams, plus Under 13yrs individual boys and girls Under 11yrs individual boys and girls, plus Under 11yrs relay teams, plus Under 9yrs individual boys and girls

COVID SAFE STEPS AT THE START: • The swimmer plus up to 3 additional spectators / support crew permitted to attend the start area and T1 area. Additional spectators can watch from further away (eg. the rocky point near the boat ramp) • Swimmers (and spectators) waiting to start must stand well back and and not congregating at the start area • Team runners encouraged to wait at T1 and not come to start START LOCATION: The start is located on the beach, at the end of Highview Rd inside the swimming enclosure. This is the same location as the kids’ race in previous years but a different location to the short and long course X-Adventure Races. The entire swim is inside the swimming enclosure. COURSE MARKING: The run course will be marked with red arrows and pink surveyors’ tape, and the MTB course will be marked with blue arrows and blue surveyors’ tape.

200m Swim

Swimmers in each wave will all start on the beach inside the designated event start enclosure. After starting, swimmers will run into the water and swim in the enclosure, turning left around a large pink buoy (approx 50m away), then swim parallel to the shore before turning left around a second pink buoy (100m away) and then swim back to shore (50m away). After exiting the water, all swimmers run along the beach, up the boat ramp and then into T1. Transition 1 (T1): Old Dunsborough Boat ramp car park. Swim > Run • There will be an area inside T1 that is set aside for the Kids X-Adventure so please pre-place your running gear (anywhere) in this area. Leave your wetsuit / swim gear in the same area after changing. • Running gear may be dropped off after 2:00pm on Saturday and swim gear must be picked up before 4:00pm. • Individuals - remember to put on your run number plate after the swim • Team runners - must wait for your team swimmer inside the TA and transfer timing chip there – NOT outside the TA. • Support crews and parents are not permitted to help competitors inside the TA.

2.6km Coastal Run

Runners exit the TA and run approx. 1km along the sandy beach before turning left onto a walking track that goes uphill through the bush. Keep following the marked course as it skirts the golf course and finishes at T2 in the Country Club. Run leg: • Keep an eye out for course markings at all times (red arrows and pink strips trips of surveyors’ tape) tape • There will be NO water points along the course (this is an X-adventure race!). Transition 2 (T2): Dunsborough Country Club – 18th Fairway. Run > MTB • There will be an area inside T2 that is set aside for the Kids X-Adventure so please pre-place your MTB gear (anywhere) in this area. Leave your running gear in the same spot after changing. • MTB gear may be dropped off after 2:00pm on Saturday and run/MTB gear must be picked up before 4:15pm • Team riders must wait for your team runner next to your bike and transfer timing chip there – NOT outside the TA or at the entry to the TA. • Support crews and parents are not permitted to help competitors inside the TA (as there will not be the space for everyone). Please contact us if your child has specific needs or is in distress.

5km Mountain Bike

Riders must walk their bike in the TA and then set off on the marked course as it winds its way uphill though the fairways on double and single track through to the top of the hill. Continue following the marked course down the single track through the bush as it descends back to the transition area and then ride your bike through to the finish.

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The MTB leg: • The course comes very close to itself on the outward and return sections of the ride but no short cuts may be taken! • Slower riders must give way to faster riders by making space for them to pass. Faster riders MUST NOT just barge their way past a slower rider but alert them that you are there and then wait until called past. • There will be NO water points along the course (this is an X-Adventure race!). • The MTB course will be marked with blue arrows and blue surveyors tape.

Finish by riding your bike across the finish line • •

Riders continue on their bikes directly through to the finish on your bike Please keep the expo area clear of bikes once you have finished by racking them up or putting them back on your cars away from the event precinct.

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X-ADVENTURE GROMS RACE The Groms’ event is designed especially for kids aged under 9yrs (on race day) and includes a similar off-road course to everyone else but is just toned right back to be fun and achievable for little kids. We’ve had 150+ groms participate over the past 2 years and it is always a highlight of the entire weekend to see these juniors having a go! The entire event is held within very close proximity to the race HQ at the Dunsborough Country Club and kids are welcome to be supervised / escorted by their parents if needs be. The Groms X-Adventure is for solo competitors only and is a participation-only event and therefore will not be timed and no results will be recorded. All finishers will receive an X-Adventure sweatband at registration.

Race Start, Saturday 2nd April 4:45pm

All Groms competitors start together.

COVID SAFE STEPS AT THE START: • Parents and spectators are reminded to please social distance or wear a mask when gathering at the start area. START LOCATION: The start is located on the fairway immediately adjacent the event expo area on the 18th fairway of the Country Club.

800m trail run

All Groms will commence together in a mass start filled with happy enthusiasm. Kids complete a short out and back run on the grassy fairways before returning to the transition area to pick up their bikes Run leg: • Keep an eye out for course markings at all times (red arrows and pink strips of surveyors’ tape) • There will be NO water points along the course (this is an X-adventure race!). Transition 1 (T1): Dunsborough Country Club – 18th Fairway. Run > MTB • There will be an area inside T1 that is set aside for the Groms X-Adventure so please pre-place your MTB gear (anywhere) in this area. Leave your running gear in the same spot after changing. • MTB gear may be dropped off after 4:15pm on Saturday and run/MTB gear must be picked up before 6:00pm

GROMS COURSE MAP

1,400m mountain bike

Groms then head out on their bikes, up a slight hill on a wide gravel track a short way before turning onto the same single track through the trees as everyone else. This swooping trail is slightly downhill, is full of fun and achievable for junior kids. Riders continue on their bikes directly through to the finish on your bike.

COURSE LEGEND RUN COURSE MTB COURSE RUN TO THE FINISH

The MTB leg: • Slower riders must give way to faster riders by making space for them to pass. Faster riders MUST NOT just barge their way past a slower rider but alert them that you are there and then wait until called past. • There will be NO water points along the course (this is an X-Adventure race!) • The MTB course will be marked with blue arrows and blue surveyors tape.

Finish by riding your bike across the finish line • •

Riders continue on their bikes directly through to the finish on your bike Please keep the expo area clear of bikes once you have finished by racking them up or putting them back on your cars.

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X-ADVENTURE LONG COURSE The Long Course event is the Triathlon Western Australia Off-Road Triathlon State Championships and also an ITU World Championships qualifying race. Those gunning for World Championship qualification selection points at X-Adventure Dunsborough need to ensure they are a current financial Triathlon Australia member by midnight Thursday night prior to the event. For membership information see: http://bit.ly/triausmember

Race start, Sunday 3rd April 8:00am

All competitors in all categories (teams and individuals) will start together.

COVID SAFE STEPS AT THE START: • The swimmer plus up to 3 additional spectators / support crew permitted to attend the start area • Team runners encouraged to wait at T1 and not come to start START LOCATION NEW LOCATION: At the southern end of the swim enclosure, at the end of Bay View Cres. COURSE MARKING: The run course will be marked with red arrows and pink surveyors’ tape, and the MTB course will be marked with blue arrows and blue surveyors’ tape.

1.5km Ocean Swim

The swim leg will commence in waist deep water, between two small buoys, approx 50m from the shore. It will be a wide start line allowing plenty of space for all swimmers. Swimmers will head south-east firstly, then turn left around two turn buoys, past a guide buoy and then left around a final buoy and up the boatramp to finish. See the map below for the swim course - swum in an anti-clockwise direction keeping all buoys on your left. • •

Transition 1 (T1): Old Dunsborough Boat ramp car park. Swim > Run • The TA will be divided into seperate individual and team zones (not specific numbered locations). Individuals must preplace your MTB and gear in the designated zone. Leave your running gear in the same area after changing. • Running gear may be dropped off after 6:00am on Sunday and swim gear must be picked up before 1:30pm. • Individuals - remember to put on your run number plate after the swim • Team runners - must wait for their team swimmer in your designated teams area inside the TA – NOT outside the TA or at the entry to the TA.

12.9km Coastal Run

Runners exit the TA and must remain on the sand or rocky coastline for the next 2.5km until Castle Rock. Runners then skirt around the rock on the Coastal Walking Track with a section of 2-way course with returning runners, before returning to the rocky foreshore and continuing towards Meelup Beach and a water point at the 4km pt. At Meelup Beach runners turn away from the coast and continue along a 3.6km inland loop that will see you running up a 4WD track to Sheens Rd where you turn left and then descending down a long section of single track back to Meelup Beach back past the water point at the 7.6km pt. Runners then head back towards Dunsborough on the beautiful coastal footpath, following the marked trail until it turns away from the coast at the 10.8km pt just before the houses and then finally descends into the transition area on the 18th Fairway of the Country Club golf course. NOTE: Runners must remain on the left hand track during the final descent to the TA - the right hand track is used by MTB riders! Run leg: • Keep an eye out for course markings at all times (red arrows and pink tape for the long course). • Runners must remain on the sandy beach and rocky foreshore from T1 through to Castle Rock, and after the Castle Rock diversion to Meelup Beach. • There will be a Siras Performance Water Station at the Meelup Beach Car Park at the 4km and 7.6km pts. • Runners should be aware that the first half of the run course includes some very technical running over boulders, along soft sandy beaches and across slippery coastal rocks. Despite being (only) 12km long we think the fastest runners will still take approx 60+mins. • The run course is not closed to the public and you may encounter other trail users p16 2022 X-Adventure Dunsborough - presented by Siras - EVENT PROGRAM

Transition 2 (T2): Dunsborough Country Club – 18th Fairway. Run > MTB • The TA will be divided into individual and team zones. Individuals please pre-place your MTB and gear in your designated area. Leave your running gear in the same area after changing. • T2 will be open for MTB gear to be dropped off after 6:00am on Sunday and run gear and bikes must be picked up before 1:30pm on Sunday. • Team riders must wait for their team runner next to your bike in your numbered area and transfer timing chip there – NOT outside the TA or at the entry to the TA.

20km Mountain Bike

Riders must walk their bike in the TA and then set off on the marked course adjacent the golf fairways as it winds its way on a mix of single track and double track through the golf course towards the water tanks at the top of the hill. Continue following the marked course as it twists and turns along long sections of single track and the popular ‘Brown Street’ trail network in Meelup Regional Park and the Dunsborough Country Club golf course area. The course will come back near the Transition Area at the 12km pt before heading back up towards the water tanks. After finishing the loop all riders come back past the transition area and ride directly through to the finish line on your bike. The MTB leg: • The course comes very close to itself on numerous occasions in the single track so riders must follow the trail in front of them and keep a careful eye out for all course markings. • We strongly encourage riders to take all the water they need when they start the ride - it can get hot out there. • Slower riders must give way to faster riders by making space for them to pass. Fast riders MUST NOT just barge through. • Riders should be aware that the course is quite technical, twists and turns a lot and includes a lot of loose pea gravel, rocks, obstacles and logs. It is all ridable, but does require technical skill on a mountain bike to do so quickly and efficiently. We will make A and B lines over the more challenging obstacles - A line is technically more difficult but faster and B line is the easier option.

Finish by riding your bike across the finish line • •

Riders continue on their bikes directly through to the finish on your bike Please keep the expo area clear of bikes once you have finished by racking them up or putting them back on your cars.

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AQUATHLON-X Race start, Sunday 3rd April 9:30am

All competitors in all categories (teams and individuals) will start together.

1,000m Ocean Swim

Swimmers are encouraged to spread yourselves along the entire 60m start line so you have plenty of space, all positions on the start line will be fair with no preferred ends. Be aware of the buoys marking the course as indicated on the map – it is up to you to make sure you know where to go.

Transition 1 (T1): Old Dunsborough Boat ramp car park. Swim > Run • The TA will be divided into individual and team zones. Individuals please pre-place your running gear in the designated area. Leave your wetsuit / swim gear in the same area after changing. • Running gear may be dropped off after 9:00am on Sunday and swim gear must be picked up before 1:30pm. • Individuals - remember to put on your run number plate after the swim • Team runners - must wait for their team swimmer in your numbered area inside the TA and transfer timing chip there.

5km Coastal Run

Runners exit the TA and must remain on the sand or rocky coastline for the next 2.2km until a small beach just before Castle Rock where you turn left and run back towards Dunsborough on the coastal walking track. Continue along the marked trail as it turns right, away from the coastal track and ultimately along the edge of the golf course and then into the finish on the 18th fairway. Run leg: • Keep an eye out for course markings at all times (red arrows and pink tape for the short course). • Runners must remain on the sandy beaches and rocky foreshore from T1 through to the turn around point. • There will be NO water points along the course. • Runners should be aware that the first half of the run course includes some very technical running over boulders, along soft sandy beaches and across slippery coastal rocks. We encourage you to take your time to save having an injury (such as rolling an ankle) and then open up a bit more speed on the return (if you have the energy!).

The finish •

Runners continue through to the finish in the middle of the event expo but please be aware of some mountain bike riders from the Long Course X-Adventure who may be finishing at the same time.

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TRANSITION AREAS The following requirements apply to all transition areas (TA) and constitute part of the event rules: • For teams: Only the team mate in the immediate next leg is permitted to wait inside the TA – other team mates and support crews must wait outside the fenced off enclosure. Do not crowd around the entry to the TA but leave space for other competitors. Exchange the timing chip next to your equipment. These points will be strictly enforced. • For teams and individuals: No external support may be provided inside the fenced off TA (or out on the course). • Please follow social distancing and maintain plenty of space within the TA and at entry points Transition opening times - Opening and closing times of each TA are listed below. Any equipment left in the TA outside these times is left at the owner’s risk. Note that T1 in particular is in a public location so please collect items ASAP. Saturday 2nd April 8:30am Transition areas open for equipment drop off (Short course only) 1:30pm All short course equipment to be collected 2:00pm Transition areas open for equipment drop off (Kids course only) 4:00pm All kids course equipment to be collected 4:15pm Transition areas open for equipment drop off (Groms course only) 6:00pm All equipment to be collected Sunday 3rd April 6:00am Transition areas open for equipment drop off (Long course only) 9:00am Transition areas open for equipment drop off (Aquathlon only) 1:30pm All equipment to be collected

SUPPORT CREWS Support crews are not mandatory for any of the X-Adventure races. They can make logistics a bit easier as they can place and collect your equipment for you but they will have virtually no impact on your overall placing if you are organised. • • • •

All teams and each individual will receive two wrist bands for your support crew to allow them to enter the TAs. Support crews may NOT help competitors at any point inside or outside of the designated transition areas. Support crews are only able to enter transition areas to drop off equipment, or collect equipment when your competitor is not there. Entry to the TA will only be permitted upon presentation of a support crew wrist band Support crews are able (and encouraged) to enter transition areas to collect competitor’s equipment after they have departed. We particularly encourage support crews to collect equipment during the times outlined above.

RACE RULES For the X-Adventure Long, Short, Kids, Aquathlon and Groms events. • Prior to being accepted into the event: • (all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity or check the acknowledge box on the online • (Juniors only - i.e. under 18 on race day) must have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter and the parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity • (swimmers) must be able to swim 1km unassisted in open water • Runners and riders encouraged to carry a mask whilst competing (this is a request, not a rule) • Participants must wear competitor identification number plates as outlined • For events including riding: Competitors must use the same bike frame and wheels for the entire bike leg and may only receive assistance from other competitors to repair their own bike. Penalty for using someone else’s bike frame or wheels and for lending your own bike frame or wheels to another competitor is 60 minutes for the borrower and 60 minutes for the lender. • For events including riding: No riding is permitted in the TA and helmets must be fastened before exiting the TA. • Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. • All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for each leg. Failure to carry any listed item will result in a 30 minute penalty per item found to be missing. • Failure to abide by rules may result in time penalty or disqualification. • All competitors are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent staff members will adjudicate on all protests and their decision will be final. • Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate. p22 2022 X-Adventure Dunsborough - presented by Siras - EVENT PROGRAM

WANT MORE ACTION? Then check out these other Rapid Ascent races taking place all around the country in 2021.

Margaret River Ultra Marathon SOLD OUT

Margaret River WA. 7 May, 2022. www.MRultramarathon.com.au Providing a spectacular 80km journey for solo runners and relay teams (with up to 5 runners), the Margaret River Ultra Marathon provides runners with an incredible race in Western Australia’s Cape to Cape coastline.

The Trail Running Series

Five wilderness locations within 1 hour’s drive of Melbourne, www.TrailRunningSeries.com.au Trail running races for everyone... The Trail Running Series includes 5 different race venues all within one hour’s drive of Melbourne with short (~6km) / medium (~12km) / and long (~17km) course runs through spectacular wilderness. Make sure you are part of this revolutionary series in 2021.

Run Larapinta SOLD OUT

Alice Springs, NT. 22 - 25 April AND 12 - 15 August, 2022 www.RunLarapinta.com.au A four day, four stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. Race either the Malbunka with 20km - 45km stages or the Namatjira with 10km - 30km stages for an incredible event experience.

The Redback MTB Stage Race

Alice Springs, NT. 18 - 21 August, 2022 www.TheRedback.com.au An awe inspiring mountain bike stage race in the majestic MacDonnell Ranges of Alice Springs. With 6 racing stages over 4 days varying from a 45 second hill sprint to a 45km epic, this is MTB nirvana with plenty of flowing single track, incredible scenery and friendly camaraderie.

Surf Coast Century

Anglesea, VIC. 17 September, 2022. www.SurfcoastCentury.com.au A spectacular 100km trail run along Victoria’s surf coast and wildflower hinterland with the promise that no two steps will be the same. Do it either as an individual and click over the whole 100km solo or join up with some friends in a relay team of up to 4 and run 25km each.

Eagle Bay Epic Adventure Race

Eagle Bay, WA, 5 - 6 November, 2022. www.EaglerBayEpic.com.au A spectacular challenge at WA’s birth place of adventure. The Eagle Bay Epic is designed as the ultimate mix of off-road adventure racing with MTB, ocean swim, kayak and trail running legs that traversing the pristine coastline in south-west, Western Australia.

Otway Odyssey and Great Otway Gravel Grind presented by Focus

Forrest, VIC. 25 - 26 February, 2023. www.OtwayOdyssey.com.au The Otway Odyssey is the most respected MTB marathon in Australia, comprising 100km, 50km 30km and 10km courses through the spectacular Otway Ranges on some of the best single tracks in Australia. Sunday includes Great Otway Gravel Grind for roadies and CX riders with 97km or 49km gravel grinds on the A-Grade roads through the region’s magnificent tall timber forests.

Great Southern Stage Run 90% SOLD OUT

Albany, WA. 17 – 19 November 2022. www.GreatSouthernStageRun.com.au A NEW 3 day stage race through the wild and rugged Great Southern region of WA. Featuring a 210km course from Walpole to Albany, runners traverse a rugged coastline of remote beaches, windswept horizons and sheer granite cliffs. Designed for relay teams of 4 and some solos. Good luck on race day and we hope to see you at another Rapid Ascent event soon.

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