Mooloolaba Triathlon
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Mooloolaba Triathlon : event overview
Mooloolaba Triathlon is a multi-race event held in Mooloolaba, on the Sunshine Coast, on 13–14 March 2027. Races start and finish along the Mooloolaba Esplanade and the swim takes place off Mooloolaba Main Beach.
Distances for the standard triathlon:
- Swim 1.5 km
- Bike 40 km
- Run 10 km
The swim uses a 1500 m flag-shaped course with an anti-clockwise direction and two left-hand turns, starting at the eastern end of the main beach. The bike is a 40 km out-and-back course that uses a section of the Sunshine Coast Motorway, described as a flat, fast route with a short climb out to the motorway and a 20 km turnaround. The run is a two-lap clockwise course along the coast and Esplanade.
Categories and eligibility are age-based following Aus Triathlon rules, with age determined as at 31 December 2026. Minimum ages: 15 years for individual standard triathlon; 14 years for relay team members (14-year-olds may complete only one leg). Individual categories include age groups, Athena and Clydesdale/Clydesdale plus divisions, Open with qualifying time requirements, and Paratriathlete participation awards. Relay categories include Open, Masters 40+, Corporate/Club, Family/Friends, and Para-inclusive teams.
Event services noted include athlete gifts (choice of cap or visor), live athlete tracking via the event app, course maps, and a festival precinct. Check-in is required and must be completed before racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
