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TRIATHLETES who have the determination and grit for long course racing can take part in the annual Tweed Enduro.<\/p>\n

The event comprises a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run at Pottsville on Saturday, February 8.<\/p>\n

It is a flat course; however, the event is often the first or only time during the year where a lot of competitors attempt the longer distance.<\/p>\n

Top performers qualify for the World Triathlon Championships at Wollongong later in the year.<\/p>\n

There is also sprint distance and age divisions events with about 1000 competitors expected across the day.<\/p>\n

The sprint distance is popular with a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run.<\/p>\n

There is also an aquabike section which eliminates the run in the summer heat.<\/p>\n

It comprises a longer distance 1900m and 90km cycle and the standard 1500m swim and 40km ride.<\/p>\n

People can enter the event as a relay team of three, which is popular among members of local gyms and triathlon clubs.<\/p>\n

The first timers section allows competitors the chance to use flippers in the swim.<\/p>\n

There are cash prizes for the top three finishers while all entries in the long course events will receive a free triathlon bag.<\/p>\n

The open men and women’s champions usually complete the enduro in just over four hours.<\/p>\n

Professional triathlete Edward Vining was dominant in the race last year, clocking a time of three hours, 47 minutes and 26 seconds.<\/p>\n

Since its inception in 2015, the event has injected millions into the Tweed economy.<\/p>\n

It aims to support community groups like the Cabarita Surf Life Saving Club, Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre, Murwillumbah Venturer Scouts and the local men’s shed.<\/p>\n

It also supports sporting clubs including the Tweed Coast Raiders junior rugby league and Pottsville Cricket Club with the aim to raise another $7000 this year.<\/p>\n

Entries are encouraged to be made as soon as possible to avoid the waiting list.<\/p>\n

The event was full last year while the recent Kingscliff triathlon in December was also fully booked.<\/p>\n

Entries for the Tweed Enduro and the next Kingscliff event in March can be made at nxsports.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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