From 11-13 May extreme athletes from across the world will descend on Noosa to compete in the Noosa Ultraman which begins and ends at Noosa Heads Surf Club.
Last year Noosa pharmacist Chloe Kay described her first ultraman event as “the best three days of (her) life” despite being in “a world of pain” at the end of it.
Chloe said the camaraderie between the athletes, the pride in finishing each day and the support from locals along the race made it a standout event.
A member of the Noosa Tri club Chloe was one of 15 women and 33 men to enter the extraordinary competition.The event tests athletes who over three days compete in a 10km ocean swim, 421km bike ride and 84km run.
Last year the event was won by New Zealander Carl Reid with the first woman over the line, Kirsty Sheehan.
In 2017 Sunshine Coast’s Richard Thompson came in first when he broke the world record. Race director Tony Horton said the race, now in its fifth year in Noosa, attracted athletes across the globe who sought to explore extreme physical and mental abilities.
The Ultraman event, which originated in Hawaii 35 years ago, focuses on the principles of Hawaiian culture – aloha (love), ohana (family) and kokua (help) and retains them.
For more information on Noosa Ultraman visit ultramanoz.com.au
