The world-famous Garmin Noosa Triathlon returns this week, with triathletes, their families and supporters from across Australia and around the world descending on the region.
The five-day festival of events includes opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be involved.
The event culminates with the 41st running of the Noosa Triathlon on Sunday, with thousands to take on the iconic 1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km run.
Leanna Ali, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of the Noosa Triathlon, said that excitement was building ahead of this year’s event.
“We’re thrilled to be welcoming the triathlon world back to Noosa again this week for the 41st running of the Garmin Noosa Triathlon,” said Ali. “Over the years the Noosa Triathlon has become a bucket-list event for triathletes from around the world and we can’t wait to welcome a sold-out field to Sunday’s event once again.
“From its humble beginnings more than 40 years ago to becoming the largest Olympic-distance triathlon in the world the Noosa Triathlon has a special place in Australian sporting history and we look forward to adding another chapter to it this year,” he said. “With swims, runs, rides, kids’ events and the Special Triathlon there is an event for everybody to be a part of, and we look forward to welcoming those from abroad, and the local community, to the event this year.”
Sharon Raguse, Tourism Noosa CEO welcomed athletes and their supporters back to the region.
“As the destination partner, we are excited to host Noosa’s most iconic sporting event, The Tri which has been a part of Noosa’s DNA for over 40 years,” she said. “There’s truly no better way to experience our beautiful region than by swimming Laguna Bay, running along our scenic tropical paths, and cycling through the stunning hinterland. With an exciting array of events for all ages and fitness levels, we wish every participant the best of luck in their competition.”
The Noosa Triathlon kicked off on Wednesday 30 October with the Noosa Run Swim Run, starting and finishing on Main Beach.
Friday will offer up a range of options to be involved in the event, starting with the Tour De Noosa – Garth Prowd Ride, with cyclists taking on a leisurely 28km ride beginning at 6am. Friday morning will also feature the 5km ASICS Noosa Breakfast Fun Run beginning at 7.30am, with the Fun Run raising funds for the McGrath Foundation. Friday’s activities round out with the 2XU Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim at 4.15pm.
Saturday morning will see the event’s youngest participants take to their start line, with the Noosa Superkidz Triathlon from 7.30am. Following that will be the Tingirana Noosa Special Triathlon which will see participants of all abilities take on a 100m swim, 3km ride and 500m run.
The pace will pick up on Saturday afternoon with the 5km ASICS Noosa Bolt and the Australian Open Criterium taking place.
Sunday will see the 41st running of the Noosa Triathlon, with thousands of athletes taking on a 1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km run.
Noosa Triathlon is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland.
For more information on the Noosa Triathlon visit noosatri.com.au/
