Straddie Salute
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Event details
The event is scheduled across the weekend of 15 to 17 May 2026 and is centred at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. It includes off-road and on-road triathlon formats, trail runs, ocean swims and youth events under the StraddieKidz program. Individuals and teams from 7 years and up may participate. Official entries close 10 days before the event, with late entries offered until the Friday before the event unless sold out. A One Day Membership (ODM) is automatically added for entrants without an annual AusTriathlon membership. Age groups are determined by age as of 31 December 2025 and are grouped in five-year brackets.
Races, rules and logistics
Race locations and event hubs include Point Lookout Oval for most race activities and transition, Home Beach for the ocean swims, Point Lookout Bowls Club for some presentations, and Straddie Brewing for the farewell lunch. Wave start times will be finalised in the week of the event. Each triathlon participant receives a timing chip to be worn on the left ankle; relay teams use a single chip that is passed between members.
Distances
- 5 km trail run
- 10 km trail run
- 1000 m ocean swim
- 500 m ocean swim
Safety and equipment rules include compulsory helmets, no music devices while racing, mountain bikes permitted if in safe condition, and wetsuit use only when water temperature is below 24.6 degrees. Bag storage is provided at the venue. The withdrawal and refund policy varies by notice period, with partial refunds or credits depending on how far in advance a withdrawal is made. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
