Ironman Cairns
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About the race
IRONMAN Cairns is a full-distance triathlon held in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The race features a 3.8 km ocean swim that starts at Palm Cove, a 180 km bike course that follows the Captain Cook Highway, and a run course along the Cairns Esplanade. The event is presented as the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns and is designated an Asia Pacific Championship and a World Championship qualification race.
The location sits in Tropical North Queensland near the meeting point of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Course details note a closed coastal highway for the bike and a flat run along the main esplanade with spectator support. Reported typical conditions for the event period include high air temperatures around 29 °C, low air temperatures around 18 °C, and average water temperature near 23 °C.
Event services and information referenced include bike transfers and shuttle buses, an athlete guide, local triathlon clubs, volunteer opportunities, and entry options. The event is described as having strong crowd support and an extended week of activities around race week. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
