Keeping Darwin Triathlon Club members (and supporters) up to date as well as celebrating our history and achievements. LIKE us while you are here!
We are a very friendly group of triathletes & supporters and we welcome members of all ages from 5 - 60+. The abilities of our members range from from those just taking up triathlon to multiple Ironman World Championship competitors. We also encourage team participation at club events. Events are conducted year round. Our full calendar of events are volunteer run on a roster system. Through the v
23/07/2026
Recently crowned Ironman Craig, and 70.3 age group champion Trudy were putting in the effort at Friday Track Club this morning.
We thought about asking them for training and mindset tips. And we thought the answer might be to forget all that and buy a DTC hat. “The hat is the key to success,” is something they might well have said.
Buy using the link below and pick up on Sunday’s race.
The fashion branch of DTC are renowned for having their fingers on the pulse with the latest from Paris and Milan. They were inspired to integrate the three sports of triathlon into one hat and reinvented the Tricorn Hat; three sports, three corners. Our teams ran the streets of Karama, testing the prototype Tricorn design. They received some compliments from passers-by such as “nice hat Mrs Pirate,” and were adorned with rocks.
However, the reviews from our testers were less than complimentary. “It was useless in the swim,” “it offered little protection against rocks, I wasn’t game enough to wear it on the bike,” and the final straw was, “nowhere to put my ponytail.”
The team went back to the drawing board and came up with the latest design, which will be available to all *sometime in early July. *
If you would like the latest in headwear sometime in early July, but more likely Mid-July, place your order using the link in the comments below.
Hopefully hats will be ready to pick up from Ruth at our next race, or at Friday track club. (Please no cash at pickup – order through the link)
BTW – this hat is really only recommended for running and offers no protection from rocks or crocs.
TL;DR – buy a cool hat below.
01/07/2026
Happy New Year to those who speak all things finance. A big shout out to the DTC treasurer who is like Father Christmas, always granting our wishes. (Or is that a genie?)
New Year (financial) = New You (2nd chance- because the February heat is quite un-motivational)
Sprint no. #1 is approaching, and in the words of AC/DC, “Are you ready for a good time?”
They then missed an opportunity to put the following rather niche words into the chorus:
Sunday 26th July
Lake Alexander
750/20/5 or 300/10/2.5
Rego closes at 6.45 for a 7 am start
This is a Come and Try meaning non-members are welcome. Team up with friends or fly solo.
This race will be on closed roads within East Point.
But it doesn’t really rhyme so we will forgive them.
Put it in your diary.
*The race entry link is now live - go nuts*
We are chasing 2 x volunteers to help with registration, and a volunteer for fruit and ice duties. Please let us know below.
Injured? Training for a big race and need a rest day? Honestly CBF? We are also chasing an RD for Sprint #2 on the 23rd August. Drop us a line.
Picture of an RD who definitely knows where the swim might be, with 110% near-certainty.
12/06/2026
Cairns fever is here and it's the day before the big one.
Good luck to all of our athletes in the 70.3 and Ironman events.
We can't wait to hear about all the thrills and spills of race day.
Also, to those who stayed home this year, we wish you the best for the City to Surf tomorrow. Wait... how many times do you have to climb Darwin High hill again?
What tips do you have for our athletes tomorrow?
03/06/2026
Due to venue conditions, the upcoming DTC Tri Fest will unfortunately be cancelled.
The Club aims to hold fun and safe events, and this season has delivered many a curve ball, with weather events affecting venue access and safety.
So this gives you June back to partake in Darwin’s 1000 other events, before we start it all again in July for our 2026-27 season.
Stay tuned for details of our upcoming season.
🖼️ by not-AI
Swimwell is coming to Darwin AGAIN – Peter and Charlie
Due to some positive enquires the following dates are further opportunities .
Mon 8th June (Public Holiday)
Thu 11th June
If you are interested please email or text Charlie so we can get a feel of interest and numbers
[email protected] / 0407008322
The coaches will also be available for a FREE coaching session and a chin wag at the Waterfront on Friday 5th June from 16:00
Option #1 Smart speed session 4 hours $220
Option #2 Full pool assessment with video review and feedback. Specialised drills for each participant. Practice. Further1 video once drills and practice applied Further feedback 5 hours plus $290
Payment can be made on the day via cash, square or Pay ID
If you are interested please email or text Charlie so we can get a feel of interest and numbers
[email protected] / 0407008322
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31/05/2026
Thanks Craig for being our RD for the teams
event.
RD Report
If you weren't dizzy watching this morning's mixed relay, were you even there?
What a massive shoutout to everyone who came down to help and race.
The energy was unmatched, the cheering and banter was great. And it was awesome seeing old friends and fresh faces completely losing track of who they were supposed to tag.
We want to run this again, but we seek input into the perfect format. Tell us in the comments:
Do we open it up to non-members next time?
Do we force a mandatory chip swap on every single leg to maximize the scramble?
All ideas welcome!
31/05/2026
Teams Event RESULTS
Please type your team order names by initials in the comments so the timelord can update
example T11: GW, JH, NR
https://my.raceresult.com/403131/