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Sports in a festive setting

THOUSANDS of participants are expected to take part in this weekend’s 2016 Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival.
The events will run across Saturday 28 May to Sunday 29 May, and includes a hive of festival village atmosphere and entertainment.
Professional athletes including Courtney Atkinson, Luke McKenzie, Beth Gerdes, Radka Vodickova and Melissa Hauschildt are just a few names headlining the festival.
Mark Beretta, from Sunrise on Channel 7, is the official event ambassador, and is looking forward to joining the action in beautiful Noosa Heads.
The festival offers a stacked line-up of events, including Swim Noosa, Cycle Noosa and Run Noosa, with a distance to suit all fitness enthusiasts.
New to the line-up this year is the Noosa Ultimate Ladies Lunch hosted by Mark Beretta and triathlon royalty Belinda Granger on Saturday at Cafe Le Monde.
Online entries are still open, and participants have until Thursday 26 May noon to enter.
For event information or to book your tickets, visit www.noosaultimatesportsfestival.com.

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