Mackay Multisport Festival
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Mackay Multisport Festival : Mackay Triathlon Festival
The Mackay Multisport Festival is a two-day triathlon and multisport event held on Mackay Harbour Beach. The program includes Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, Aquabike and Ocean Swim events, plus a Mini Kids Triathlon for children aged 5–11. The festival uses a mix of lap formats for swim, bike and run legs and provides water safety personnel, course marshals and traffic control.
Race distances are offered across multiple formats and age categories, including:
- Enticer: 300m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run.
- Sprint: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run.
- Standard: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run.
- Mini Kids ranges from 100m swim to 6km bike depending on age.
Event operations include designated transition areas for teams, multisport and aquathlon athletes, timing chips worn on the left ankle, and specific rules for helmet use, mount and dismount lines, and non-drafting on the bike course. There are aid stations on the run course and a recovery area with refreshments. Presentations include cash prizes and random-draw prizes; prize winners must be present to claim awards. The festival supports a charity partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia, with a portion of entries directed to the charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
