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ULTIMATE TRIATHLON

ULTIMATE

The 2026 Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival, also known as “Big Husky,” will take place from 26th-29th of March 2026, in Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, this event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a range of activities and races suitable for all levels of athletes and enthusiasts.

FREE EVENTS

THURSDAY 26th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
FREE fisiocrem Sunrise Yoga
7:00am-8:00am
fisiocrem tent - White Sands Park

FRIDAY 27th MARCH 2026

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
OPTIONAL Registration - Ultimate, Classic & Aquabike
2:00pm-4:00pm
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
OPTIONAL Registration - Sprint & Super Sprint
4:00pm-6:00pm
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
FREE Crowie Swim Clinic powered by eo SwimBETTER
3:00pm
Bay & Basin Leisure Centre
FREE 5km Social Run with Crowie
5:30pm
White Sands Park
FREE fisiocrem Sunset Yoga
7:00pm-8:00pm
The Hub Performance Centre
Health and Lifestyle Expo
2:00pm-6:00pm
Huskisson Pub Carpark

SATURDAY 28th MARCH 2026

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
OPTIONAL Registration - 2km, 5km & 10km
2:00pm-4:00pm
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
OPTIONAL Registration - Half Marathon, Marathon & 63km
4:00pm-6:00pm
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Health and Lifestyle Expo
6:00am-6:30pm
Huskisson Pub Carpark

SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2026

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Health and Lifestyle Expo
6:00am-6:30pm
Huskisson Pub Carpark

Sprint Triathlon

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
5:30am-6:40am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Transition - MENS & RACE YA MATES
5:30am-6:40am
Road Transition Area - Fegan St
Transition - WOMENS & TEAMS
5:30am-6:40am
Road Transition Area - Duncan St
Compulsory Race Briefing
6:40am
Road Transition Area - Bowen St
RACE START - MENS & RACE YA MATES
7:00am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
RACE START - WOMENS & TEAMS
7:30am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Presentation
11:30am
Expo Area - White Sands Park

Super Sprint Triathlon

Super Sprint Triathlon

SATURDAY 28th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration & Transition
8:30am-9:30am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
9:40am
Road Transition Area - White Sands Park
RACE START
10:00am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Presentation
11:30am
Finish Line Area

Ultra Triathlon

Tuesday 24th March 2026

TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
3:00 - 5:00pm
Registration
Club Callala
5:00 - 5:45pm
Race Briefing
Club Callala
After 5:45pm
Welcome Dinner
Club Callala

Wednesday 25th March 2026

EVENT
START TIME
CUT-OFF TIME
LOCATION
Swim 5.7 km
7:00am
9:10am
Start Line, Callala Beach Community Hall
Bike 90 km
9.30am
5.30pm
Callala Beach

Thursday 26th March 2026

EVENT
START TIME
CUT-OFF TIME
LOCATION
Bike 180 km
7:00am
3:30pm
William Campbell Foundation - Gannet Rd Nowra Hill

Friday 27th March 2026

EVENT
START TIME
CUT-OFF TIME
LOCATION
REST DAY
WHENEVER
WHENEVER
WHEREVER

Saturday 28th March 2026

EVENT
START
LOCATION
HUSKY ULTRA - Ultimate Triathlon (1.9km/90km/21.1km)
11:00am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach

Sunday 29th March 2026

EVENT
START TIME
CUT-OFF TIME
LOCATION
HUSKY ULTRA - 63km Run
7:00am
5.00pm
Start Line - Hawke St

Ultimate Triathlon

Ultimate Triathlon

SATURDAY 28th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration & Transition
9:00am-10:30am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
10:40am
Road Transition Area - White Sands Park
RACE START
11:00am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Presentation
7:00pm
Finish Line Area

Classic Triathlon

SATURDAY 28th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration & Transition
9:30am-11:00am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
12:10pm
Grass Transition Area - Bowen St
RACE START
12:30pm
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Presentation
7:00pm
Finish Line Area

Cut Off Times (ULTIMATE & CLASSIC)
Each leg of the triathlon has a cut off time for the safety of the athletes and the limitations placed on the event organisers by the authorities.

These times are:-
• Swim – 1 hour after your official start time
• Cycle – 5hrs after your official start time (3 hours for Classic athletes)
• Run – 8hrs hrs after your official start time (5.5 hours for Classic athletes)
• Overall – ALL athletes must complete the entire course within 8 hours (5.5 for
Classic) or their timing chip will be removed and they may be deemed DNF (Did Not Finish).

Aquabike

Aquabike

SATURDAY 28th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration & Transition
9:30am-11:00am
Grass Transition Area - White Sands Park
Compulsory Race Briefing
12:10pm
Road Transition Area - Bowen St
RACE START
12:45pm
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Presentation
7:00pm
Finish Line Area

TriKidz Aquathon

TriKidz Aquathon

SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2026

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration & Transition
6:30am-7:20am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing – 10-11yr
7:25am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
RACE START - 10-11yr
7:30am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Compulsory Race Briefing – 7-9yr
7:35am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
RACE START – 7-9yr
7:40am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Compulsory Race Briefing – 5-6yr
7:45am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
RACE START – 5-6yr
7:50am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach

RUNS 63KM, 42.2KM, 21.1KM

63km Run

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
6:00am-6:55am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
6:55am
Hawke St - Huskisson
RACE START
7:00am
Hawke St - Huskisson
Presentation
12:15pm
Finish Line Area

42.2km Run

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
6:00am-7:50am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
7:55am
Hawke St - Huskisson
RACE START
8:00am
Hawke St - Huskisson
Presentation
12:15pm
Finish Line Area

21.2km Run

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
7:30am-8:50am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
8:55am
Hawke St - Huskisson
RACE START
9:00am
Hawke St - Huskisson
Presentation
12:15pm
Finish Line Area

Fun Runs 10KM, 5KM, 2KM

10km Run

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
10:00am-11:20am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
11:25am
Start Line - Hawke St
RACE START
11:30am
Start Line - Hawke St
Presentation
1:30pm
Finish Line Area

5km Run

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
10:00am-12:20pm
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
12:25pm
Start Line - Hawke St
RACE START
12:30pm
Start Line - Hawke St
Presentation
1:30pm
Finish Line Area

2km Run

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration
10:00am-12:50pm
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing
12:55pm
Start Line - Hawke St
RACE START
1:00pm
Start Line - Hawke St
Presentation
1:30pm
Finish Line Area

Ocean Swims

Sunday 29th March

EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Registration Opens - all swims
8:00am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Registration Closes - 5.5km
8:45am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Registration Closes - 3km
9:15am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing – 5.5km
9:20am
Start Line - Vincentia Sailing Club
RACE START - 5.5km
9:30am
Start Line - Vincentia Sailing Club
Compulsory Race Briefing – 3km
10:00am
Start Line - Collingwood Beach
RACE START - 3km
10:15am
Start Line - Collingwood Beach
Registration Closes - 1km
10:15am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing – 1km
10:50am
Start Line - Moona Moona Beach
RACE START - 1km
11:00am
Start Line - Moona Moona Beach
Registration Closes - 500m
11:50am
Registration Marquee - Huskisson Pub Carpark
Compulsory Race Briefing – 500m
11:55am
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
RACE START - 500m
12:00pm
Start Line - Shark Net Beach
Presentation - all swims
1:00pm
Expo Area - White Sands Park