Duathlon (run-bike-run) and aquathlon (swim-run) are multisport disciplines under Triathlon Australia's governance. Like triathlon, they require swimming, cycling, and/or running capabilities — but without requiring all three in the same event. These sports attract participants who may not be confident in all triathlon disciplines and offer a gateway to the multisport community. This guide covers the key funding sources.
Triathlon Australia governs triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and paratriathlon. Duathlon and aquathlon funding flows through the same channels as triathlon:
- Sport Australia investment through Triathlon Australia
- State body support for affiliated clubs
- National and state competition calendars
Contact Triathlon Australia and your state body for current programme and grant access.
State triathlon bodies administer duathlon and aquathlon competitions alongside triathlon:
- State competition calendars include duathlon events
- Club development grants cover multisport clubs
Sport Australia funds the multisport category through Triathlon Australia. State sport agencies fund community multisport.
Multisport clubs affiliated with registered venues access gaming grants:
- Equipment for swim, bike, and run disciplines
- Event infrastructure for community events
- Junior programme development
Duathlon (no open water swimming) is particularly accessible for children who aren't yet confident swimmers:
- TriathlonKids duathlon: Junior entry-level events
- School programmes: Easier to run than triathlon (no pool or open water needed)
- Junior club development: Training and competition for youth
Duathlon and aquathlon equipment includes:
- Road bikes and helmets
- Running shoes and race gear
- Race timing and event management systems
- Transition area equipment
Strong multisport applications demonstrate:
- Participation numbers: Total participants by discipline and age
- Junior development: TriathlonKids and junior multisport numbers
- Accessibility: Duathlon as gateway for non-swimmers
- Event infrastructure: Community events hosted and planned
- Equipment specifics: Justified needs with participant numbers
- Triathlon Australia affiliation: Affiliated club status
Tahua's grants management platform helps multisport clubs manage grant applications, track equipment and event funding, and demonstrate the participation outcomes that funders value.