Athletes from across Australia and around the world are putting the final touches to their preparations for Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast this Sunday 8 September.
This weekend’s event will see more than 1600 athletes take on the 1.9km swim starting and finishing on Mooloolaba Beach, a 90km ride taking in the Sunshine Motorway and a 21.1km run finishing on the Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Leanna Ali, regional director for The Ironman Group Oceania, said that the team looked forward to welcoming athletes back to the ever-popular Sunshine Coast event.
“Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast is a popular event for athletes from home and abroad and we look forward to seeing more than 1600 out on course this Sunday,” Ali said.
“The Sunshine Coast is the perfect setting for an event like this and we’re thrilled to be bringing athletes back to the region for the 11th running of Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.
“We’re also set to welcome some of the top professional athletes in the region back to the Sunshine Coast with an incredibly strong men’s and women’s field which is sure to result in exciting racing,” she said.
“We also have an IRONKIDS event taking place on Saturday meaning that there are plenty of opportunities for the whole family to be involved in Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.”
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the race was on the bucket list for athletes around the world – Mooloolaba is the perfect location.
“By supporting one of Australia’s largest and most successful Ironman 70.3 events since 2013, the Sunshine Coast has received a significant boost to our local economy and reputation as a world-class destination,” Mayor Natoli said.
“Our region has long celebrated endurance sport as an important part of our healthy and enviable lifestyle, and we wish all competitors, including the IRONKIDS, the very best.”
With a number of changed traffic conditions in place around Mooloolaba for the event, a new area located at the Mooloolaba State School will offer free and secure bike and scooter parking. This is a healthy and sustainable travel option for event workers, volunteers and supporters, as well as locals and visitors on race day. Pre-register to streamline check-in.
Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
The Sunshine Coast Council supports Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast through its Major Events Sponsorship Program.
For more information on Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast visit ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast
