One of the Sunshine Coast’s key sporting events returns this week, with the Mooloolaba Triathlon set to take place on 14 and 15 March.
The Mooloolaba Triathlon will welcome thousands of participants and their supporters to the region, with the 34th running of the event being held this weekend.
More than 4,400 athletes are headed to Mooloolaba for two days of racing, with first time triathletes, veterans of the sport and rising stars mixing together on course.
Leanna Ali, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group Asia-Pacific, said that the event team was excited to welcome athletes, their friends and families to the Mooloolaba Triathlon once again.
“We’re looking forward to having the Mooloolaba Triathlon return this week, with more than 4,400 athletes plus their supporters set to join us for two days of racing,” said Ali. “This is an event that appeals to so many different people, from those starting out in triathlon, to veterans of the sport, and we look forward to having them all swimming, riding and running their way through Mooloolaba and its surrounds across the weekend.
“The Mooloolaba Triathlon has grown over the years to become one of the highlights of the Sunshine Coast events calendar,” she said. “From its first running back in 1993 with 255 individual competitors and 74 teams, to this year where we will welcome more than 4,400 athletes and hundreds of volunteers, the Mooloolaba Triathlon is an event not to miss.”
Saturday will see the Sprint Triathlon take place, which offers a great opportunity for a mix of people to take part, whether you’re a beginner keen for your first triathlon, or an experienced athlete who wants to race yourself against the clock. The Sprint Triathlon consists of a 750m swim, 20km ride and 5km run, finishing on the Mooloolaba Esplanade.
The Standard Triathlon will take place on Sunday 15 March, with triathletes taking on a 1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km run. Sunday’s event will also include a relay option for those wanting to enter as a team.
The Mooloolaba Triathlon is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and through Sunshine Coast Council’s Major Events Sponsorship program.
For more on the Mooloolaba Triathlon visit mooloolabatri.com.au/
