International Triathlon Union

Event Closest Airport

Macau International Airport.

Event Local Transport

Hotel Shuttle buses available from Macau Hong Kong Ferry Terminal to official hotel, Hyatt Regency, Taipa.

Taxis and public buses available from Macau International Airport to the official hotel.
(It is a very short ride, taxi fare should not exceed USD5.00)

Event Travel Host Hotel

Hyatt Regency, Macau.

2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro
Taipa Island, Macau.

Phone 853 83 1234
Fax 853 83 0195
http://www.macau.regency.hyatt.com

Due to the heavy demand of hotel rooms in Macau, please arrange your accommodation in advance. If you wish to stay at the official hotel, please confirm your reservation before 5th August, 2005. Please log on to our website, download and complete the reservation form, and return it via fax: + 853 830 211 or email to hyatt@macau.ctm.net, attention to Ms. Mon Vong.

Buffet lunch and dinner are also available at a special rate to participants of this event. Please indicate in the reservation form whether you require meals at the official hotel.

Event Travel Homestay

Homestay is not available.

• 21/08 - Elite Women
• 21/08 - Elite Men

Athlete Briefing

ITU/ASTC rules applied unless otherwise stated. The LOC reserves the right to apply local rules whenever it deemed expedient.

Olympic distance for Elite Open, Under 23 and Age Groupers – 1.5 km Swim, 40 km Bike, 10 km Run.

Sprint distance for Juniors (16~19 years old) – 750 m Swim, 20 km Bike, 5 km Run.

Participants’ Categories:

Elite Men/Women Open
Elite Men/Women Under 23
Elite Men/Women Junior Sprint
Male / Female Age Group: 20~24, 25~29, 30~34, 35~39, 40~44, 45~49 and 50 and older
Relay Team

Event Schedule

19th August, Friday:

All day Arrival of participants and officials

20th August, Saturday:

15:00 Race briefing at the official hotel, Hyatt Regency in Taipa.
16:00 Coach departure from Hyatt Regency to site recce.
17:00 – 19:00 Registration and race packet pick-up at the parking lot of Hyatt Regency. (All competitors)
17:00 – 19:00 Bike check at the parking lot of Hyatt Regency. (Elite competitors only)

21st August, Sunday:

04:30 Elite Open, Under 23 and Junior competitors gather at Hyatt Regency, Taipa.
04:45 Coach departure from Hyatt Regency to race start venue.
05:00 Registration at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre transition area.
05:45 Final call for Elite competitors at Race Start area.
05:50 Elite transition closed.
05:55 Age Groups and Relay Team competitors gather at Hyatt Regency, Taipa.
06:00 Elite race start.
06:05 Age Groups and Relay Team coach departure from Hyatt Regency.
06:45 Final call for Age Groups and Relay Team competitors at Race Start area.
07:00 Age groups / Relay team transition closed.
07:10 Age groups / Relay team race start.
09:15 Transition open for Elite Open, Under 23 and Junior competitors to collect bikes and personal items.
11:00 Race finished. Transition open for all competitors to collect bikes and personal items.
13:30 Award ceremony and lunch at Hyatt Regency. (All competitors)

Event Media Details

Media Contact: Alan Ma, Secretary General of the Macau Triathlon Assciation.

Email: macautri@hotmail.com