Starting on the beach at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach hotel, competitors swim 1430 metres in the sea before sprinting 100 metres across the beach to swim the last 370 metres in a lagoon finishing at the Laguna Beach Club. Wetsuits are not allowed. The bike course takes competitors out of Laguna Phuket onto narrow, winding roads. The actual route will not be finalised until later in the year. Drafting is illegal.
Suggested equipment includes a minimum of two water bottle cages.
Although the bike course is not yet set, steep hills are possible and athletes should consider 24-28 tooth rear sprockets to ease the difficulty of hill climbs. Some of the road surfaces may be rough and athletes should use durable tyres. Practice bike rides will depart from Laguna Beach Club at 8am on Wedenesday 03 November and Thursday 04 November. The flat run course meanders through Laguna Phuket and the surrounding area over sealed and unsealed road surfaces and dirt trails to finish at the Banyan Tree Phuket hotel. The field is limited to 550 competitors.