FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Add-on Races

Bintan Swim Classic 1000

Kick start your weekend with a competitive swim in the beautiful bay off Nirwana Gardens. This 1km swim is the perfect length to fine tune yourself for the next day’s triathlon, and possibly set a personal best over the distance! All abilities are encouraged to enter. Friday 16:00

Min age: 12 years old (as of 31 December 2017)

FUN DUO CHALLENGE (2 MEMBERS) – OPEN TO 6 YRS. OLD & UP

The Fun Duo Challenge is a great way to introduce beginners and the younger kids to the sport of triathlon where distances are shorter and the fun element, higher. Get your friends, family, colleagues or anyone else to partner up with you to register for the challenge.

Teams of 2 have to complete the run + swim legs, and race to the finish piggyback style. Prizes will be given out to teams displaying “outstanding” style, strategy and teamwork and the best finish!

Race Format

• • • The race will start with a 1.5 km run, followed by a 150m swim and a piggyback dash to the finish.
    • Both team members have to complete the run, swim legs and the final dash.
    • Both team members have to start each leg together. The one that arrives first, must wait for the other before starting the next leg.
    • The team with the most exciting and creative finish through the finish line will win.

Festival Activities for ALL

BIKE COURSE RECCE | Thurs 18 May 16:00-18:00

Knowledge is power. Knowing the bike course of the Bintan Triathlon has great advantages. This is your last opportunity to ride the full course, (any later could harm your race performance). MetaSport coaches will be there to assist you answer any questions you may have. Meet at the Nirwana Resort Hotel lobby entrance. (Free of Charge)

RUN COURSE RECCE | Fri 19 May 07:30-08:30

Take advantage of this chance to practice on the run course. MetaSport coaches will be there to assist you answer any questions you may have. Meet at the Nirwana Resort Hotel lobby entrance. (Free of Charge)

RACE PREP PRACTICE | Fri 19 May 17:00-18:00

How to set up your transition, enter/exit the water, race through transition and mount and dismount your bike like a pro? What is better race practice than doing it on the actual course under race conditions? MetaSport triathlon coaches take you through the technicalities of the race. Meet at the Bintan Triathlon transition area with your swim, bike and run gear. (Free of Charge)

POST-RACE GARDEN PARTY | Sat 20 May 19:00-21:30

Join us for a relaxing social evening on the lawn at the Nirwana Resort Hotel (Yes! New poolside location) to celebrate your achievement and mingle with your triathlon peers. A perfect way to unwind after all the day’s action with cool live music, our DJ’s best selection and a great variety of food stalls.

You may purchase tickets online or at the event’s Race Expo. If you are already registered, you can log back in to your registration account and purchase tickets or email us and we will add for you.

• Adults: SGD 38.00
• Kids (12 & under): SGD 19.00

OM SHIVA YOGA FOR ALL (FOR TIMINGS SEE SCHEDULE)

Join us for yoga and stretch classes open to all, athletes and non-athletes. Feel the benefits of practicing yoga and stretching in yoga poses before and after the race. (Free of Charge – Friday 16:30, Saturday 9:30, 14:30, Sunday 10:00)

KID’S CLUB (Free) | Opens Sat 20 May 8:00

We know it’s more than just a race. It’s a family event and a short weekend getaway, that’s why we’ve got a kids’ club set up to keep the kids entertained with fun and games, elephant rides, foam pools and arts and crafts while you are out enjoying the race. (Free of charge – See Schedule)