IT’S clear that the Noosa Triathlon is upon us as more and more runners and cyclists take to the Noosa streets, and more people dive in for an early morning ocean swim.
The five-day event is one of the largest triathlon events and multi-sport festivals in the southern hemisphere and organisers expect thousands of competitors and spectators to flock to the Noosa region for the event.
Since the first Noosa Tri in 1983, with only 180 competitors, optional helmets, banned wetsuits and lost cyclists, the Noosa Tri, is now a first-class international event.
Running from 29 October to 2 November, the event features five days packed with events and entertainment, with the main event, the Noosa Triathlon, on the final day.
The Endura Run Swim Run event starts the festival on Wednesday, with the Noosa Tri Charity Golf Day on the Thursday.
The Tour de Noosa cycle and breakfast with the stars is on Friday, along with the fun run, sport and lifestyle expo, Arena Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim, and fireworks to mark the first full day of events.
The event heats up on Saturday with the Coasts Hire Superkidz triathlon, followed by the Tingirana special triathlon, Noosa legends tri, Asics 5km run and the men and women’s Subaru Australian Open Criterium.
The Subaru Noosa Triathlon will be held on the Sunday, with the Noosa Heads Surf Club hosting the after party, from 6pm.
For the full event line-up and for all road closure details, visit www.noosatri.com.
