The Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style, smashing entry records and attracting the second-largest professional field in Queensland, behind only the iconic Noosa Triathlon.
Set for Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August, this year’s festival will see athletes from across the country descend on the wonderful Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, to compete in one of Australia’s most scenic and exciting multisport events.
Race Director Michael Kimpton said the milestone event had cemented its place as a must-do on the national triathlon calendar.
“There’s a reason we call it the triathlon in paradise,” Kimpton said.
“With record-breaking numbers, a world-class course, and stunning views at every turn, the Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival is a perfect showcase of everything the Whitsundays has to offer - sport, scenery, and community spirit.”
This year’s standard distance event features an exciting new bike course, taking riders along a more challenging route out to the breathtaking Shute Harbour Marina, offering scenic climbs and descents against a backdrop of ocean and rainforest.
The run leg will once again wind along the picturesque Airlie Beach boardwalk, hugging the edge of the Coral Sea and immersing athletes in the region’s tropical beauty.
Adding to the family-friendly atmosphere, Saturday 16 August is dedicated to the Junior Triathlon and Enticer events, giving young athletes and first-timers the chance to shine. This year’s junior events will include amazing random draw prizes—so every participant has the chance to walk away a winner. This year’s novice Ocean Swim event will have an ‘anything goes’ caveat, with participants allowed flippers, floaties, noodles or snorkels to help them around the course.
Also returning in 2025 is the popular Corporate Triathlon Challenge on Sunday 17 August, an all-in-good-fun relay race where local businesses and organisations form teams to take on the swim, bike, and run legs together.
Open to workplaces of all sizes, it’s a great opportunity to promote health and wellbeing, build team spirit, and enjoy a laugh outside the office while vying for the title of “fittest team in town."
With a mix of fierce competition and light-hearted camaraderie, the Corporate Challenge adds another exciting dimension to the weekend, showcasing the strong community and business support behind the event.
The Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival is proudly supported by naming rights partner Coral Sea Marina Resort, over 50 local sponsors, and the incredible work of dedicated local volunteers.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of 25 years of triathlon in paradise — whether you’re racing, cheering, or soaking up the atmosphere, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
The Junior Triathlon is on Saturday 16 August, followed by the Sprint and Olympic distance on Sunday. Photo supplied
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
