Event Details

About Our Race

This race is dedicated to the memory of Richie Walker, a promising Cronulla Triathlon Club member who tragically and suddenly passed due to a heart attack during a race in Tamworth. The race is organised and run by volunteers, and the Cronulla Triathlon Club is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to creating an opportunity for athletes of all abilities to compete against one another in a fun, organised and safe environment. The races also provide professional-level results catering to those looking to improve their best time, however all participants who give it their best on the day are celebrated. All profits are donated in Richie's name to The Heart Foundation assisting their research into the causes and cures of heart disease. To date over $100,000 has been donated through the RWA.

Event Guide

The Athlete guide for the Richie Walker Aquathon can be found here. The guide contains all the information you need to know about the event, including race rules, course details, and what to expect on the day.

NSW Championships

The NSW State Championships will also be awarded to the first 2025/2026 Triathlon Australia / NSW Standard (or premium) member in Junior A (17 – 19) and in the Open Category. The first member across the line in each age category (5 years) in both Male and Female is the Triathlon NSW Individual Aquathon State Champion.

Basic and Social Memberships do not qualify for State Champs.

Which Richie Walker Race Event Do I Enter?

The Richie Walker event hosts the Sean Maroney Cup which is for First Responders only. Please see the below explanations to help you choose which race you need to enter should you wish to race these events.

Long Course Richie Walker - Distance 1KM Swim / 5KM Run

You MUST enter this event if you wish to contest the NSW State Aquathlon Championships or be eligible for the Sean Maroney Cup.

Please ensure you select Sean Maroney Cup in the checkbox on the entry form if you are a first responder. All participants aged 17 and over in this event will automatically be eligible for the NSW State Aquathlon Championships provided they are current Triathlon NSW race members (Standard membership and above).

Age categories from 14 years (as at 31 December 2025) will be automatically calculated based on birth date.

Enticer Short Course + Junior Age Category Richie Walker

If you are aged 14+ and wish to compete in a Junior Age Category Distance (see distances outlined) and you will be automatically placed in the correct Junior Age Category race.

Distances