Australia Day Aquathlon - Mackay

JAN

26

2027

A free community aquathlon and kids triathlon at Pioneer Swim Centre in Mackay with solo and team races, online registration required and a free finishers barbecue.

Tue 26 Jan 2027

West Mackay, Queensland

Website

Ages 5–7 50 500 m Ages 7–9 100 m 1 km Ages 10–11 150 m 1.5 km ENTICER 2.5 km 300 m TEAM ENTICER-2 Person 2.5 km 300 m

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About the race

The Australia Day Aquathlon at Pioneer Swim Centre in Mackay is a free, community aquathlon and kids triathlon event organised by Mackay Triathlon Club. Entry is online only and all participants must register to participate. The event includes solo and team entry options and is supported by the National Australia Day Council and Triple M Mackay and Whitsundays.

Race categories include Mini Kids, Enticer and Sprint under aquathlon (run and swim) formats, plus kids triathlon options. Distances are divided by age and category:

Mini Kids: ages 5–7 50 m swim, 500 m run; ages 7–9 100 m swim, 1 km run; ages 10–11 150 m swim, 1.5 km run
Enticer 12+: 300 m swim, 2.5 km run
Sprint 13+: 300 m swim, 2.5 km run, 300 m swim, 2.5 km run

Team entries are available for sprint and enticer distances, and there are solo and team options for Mini Kids. A complimentary barbecue is provided for finishers. Event organisation notes the community focus and grant support for the Australia Day occasion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.