Welcome to the Riverway Insomnia. This isn’t a standard race — it’s a backyard ultra format where every lap starts on the hour, every hour. You choose how far you go. Townsville Triathlon Club welcomes you to the 100 Ultra (24 hours) and the 42 Marathon (10 hours, starting midnight Saturday). Both can be completed solo or as a team of 2–4.
100km
🔥 Insomnia 100 Ultra
Start: 9:00 am Saturday
Format: 4.2km lap every hour for 24 hrs
Finish: 9:00 am Sunday
Solo or Team (2–4 runners)
42km
🌙 Insomnia 42 Marathon
Start: 11:00 pm Saturday
Format: 4.2km lap every hour for 10 hrs
Finish: 9:00 am Sunday
Solo or Team (2–4 runners)
🔥 Insomnia 100 Ultra — Saturday 27 September
🌙 Insomnia 42 Marathon — Saturday 27 September (night)
- 🔔 At 5 minutes to the hour, a warning bell sounds. Assemble at the start line with your bib secured.
- ⏰ On the hour, the bell tolls. You have 2 minutes to cross the start line — failure = DNF, no exceptions.
- 🏃 Each lap must be completed before the next hour. If you fail to finish or fail to start the next lap, you receive a DNF.
- 🔁 Laps alternate direction: anti-clockwise → clockwise → anti-clockwise… Familiarise yourself with both directions beforehand.
- 📍 There is a mid-lap timing checkpoint at Turtle Bridge (~halfway) to validate each completed lap.
- 👯 Teams (2–4): any team member can run any lap, in any sequence — just ensure someone crosses the start on the hour.
- 🏆 Winners are determined by lowest aggregated time across all completed laps (Ultra & Marathon separately).
- ⚠️ If you DNF, report to Race HQ immediately to officially record your result.
Riverway Precinct, Townsville · Laps alternate clockwise / anti-clockwise · Timing checkpoint at Turtle Bridge
Race BibYour bib must be worn on every lap. Loss of bib = DNF for all subsequent laps. A race belt is strongly recommended (available at registration for $15) — essential for teams rotating runners.
Emergency ContactVerified at registration. Your nominated person must be aware you are competing in an overnight event and be contactable for the duration.
Physio SupportNorth Queensland Physio Centre will provide support at scheduled intervals (not continuous). See Race HQ for the schedule — address issues early.
Live ResultsTrack your laps live on your phone during rest periods. Results updated after each lap at the event portal.
Recovery Area & What to Bring
Essentials to bring ✅ Headlamp (200+ lumens + spare batteries)
✅ Race belt for bib management
✅ Portable phone/watch charger
✅ Esky with food & fluids
✅ Extra socks, shoes & layers
✅ Sunscreen (UV 5+ from 9:30am)
✅ Anti-chafe cream & blister pads
💡 Battery fairy lights — highly recommended for the village vibe at night!
Recovery Area ⛺ Gazebos, tents & shelters encouraged
💺 Chairs, blankets — make it your base camp
🔒 Fenced & secure for participants
❌ No pegs/stakes in grass (use weights)
🚽 Riverway amenities open 24hrs
💧 Water at Race HQ; ice from nearby servo
⚡ No event power — bring battery banks
🗑 Strict leave-no-trace policy
Important reminders: Carry your phone at all times during night laps (call 000 or Race Directors if needed). No swimming in the lagoon under our event permit. Yield to other path users and report hazards to Race HQ after your lap. Sun protection essential — UV index 5+ from 9:30 am, 8+ from 10:00 am.
26/09/2026-27/09/2026
Townsville
Australia
