Events

Pioneer Swim Centre
Race Categories – Aquathlon
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids 
(Solo & Teams)
The 1st race of the year to dust off the festive season cobwebs
You will 1st run 1 lap of the gooseponds, then jump in the cool pool waters to swim 6 laps(300m). Sprint athletes will repeat.

Womens Only Triathlon – Mirani Swim Centre
Categories – Triathlon
Distances – Enticer
(Solo-12+, Team-1 leg of Team-10+)
This event is aimed at encouraging women to participate in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Swim aids are permitted for those not confident in the pool.
$5.00 from Every entry is donated to Mackay Base Hospital Brain Injury Unit
BBQ Fundraiser during event

Sonya Brazil

This event was Sonya’s first Triathlon. An avid swimmer and runner, she decided to give Triathlon a go, and after falling in love with the sport, she went on to compete in other Mackay events. Sonya’s whole family makes the trip from all over QLD to remember Sonya and this race has been a memorial to her since 2000 after Sonya died unexpectedly in 1999 whilst on her quest to become fit and active.

Eimeo Beach
Race Categories – Triathlon / Duathlon / Aquathlon / Aquabike
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids
(Solo & Teams)
Located at the stunning Eimeo Beach, this race is a local favorite.
The bike and Run legs can be tricky, so we recommend you walk/bike/drive the course pre race.

Mackay Harbour Beach
Race Categories – Triathlon / Duathlon / Aquathlon / Aquabike
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids
(Solo &Teams)
In memory of Local Triathlete Laura Pettifer.

The Harbour Course is slightly different to the Festival course and takes in the Mt Bassett lookout for the Sprint Distance Run

Laura Pettifer

Laura was a well loved member of the Mackay Community and a talented Triathlete. Whilst training for her 1st Ironman event, Laura was killed on December 6, 2008 in a collision during a mountain bike training ride at the age of 26. Her father Jeff, step mum Merylin and sister Michelle travel from NSW to attend this race in memory of Laura.

Mackay Harbor Beach
Race Categories – Triathlon / Duathlon / Aquathlon / Aquabike
Distances – Enticer, Sprint  & Standard(Olympic) 
(Solo &Teams)
Our major event of the year attracting Athletes from across Australia
See below for further festival Information & maps

Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Race Categories – Triathlon
Distances – Enticer & Sprint(Teams Only)
This is a teams only event to promote healthy workplaces and encourage team mates, work colleges & clubs to band together and get active
2020 the event was expanded the categories to include bragging rights in more categories
– Corporate Teams
– Club Teams
– School Teams
– Mates Teams
All teams must have a min of 2 & a Max of 3 members who each race 1 or 2 legs individually

CQ Multisport is offering 8 week training programs for Swim, Bike & Run, so get on board early to take full advantage of this offer and be at your best for your team mates!!

Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Race Categories – Triathlon
Distances – Mini Kids & All Abilities(Solo & Teams)
-can be altered to the participant as/if required
This event is all bout giving Triathlon a go and having fun!
An inclusive event for all abilities regardless of age(7+yrs)
Participants can race with a guide if required
swim,bike and run aids are permitted

Nikki & the Pink Hat Army at Tri-Activ8 help us co ordinate this event and we cant thank them enough for their generous support!

Mens Only Triathlon – Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Categories – Triathlon
Distances – Enticer & Sprint
(Solo & Teams)
One for the boys! get them out and about with mates, getting active in a fun and supporting environment.
Held in conjunction with mens health week, we hope to encourage men from all walks of life to just have fun and get talking.
Swim aids are permitted for those not confident in the pool.
$5.00 from every entry is donated to REAL MATES TALK

Around three-quarters of the people who die by suicide in the Whitsunday, Isaac and Mackay region are men.  These men are aged from teenagers to the elderly – they are our brothers, sons, husbands, workmates, friends and neighbours.

The Real Mates Talk men’s campaign intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths of men in our community and support them to connect with others and live well.  Across the region, many men have put their hand up to be an Ambassador for this campaign – scroll down to see them below.  If you want to join us, let us know!

With Real Mates Talk, these men aim to:

• Encourage men in their community to ask “What’s up mate?”
• Encourage men (and women) to ask for help
• Support them to have places to go to connect with others

https://realmatestalk.com.au/

Blue Water Quay
Race Categories – Duathlon
Distances – Enticer & Sprint
(Solo & Teams)
With winter upon us, its duathlon season!
In a Run/bike/run format its one to keep the winter chills at bay

Blue Water Quay
Race Categories – Duathlon
Distances – Enticer & Sprint
(Solo & Teams)
With winter upon us, its duathlon season!
In a Run/bike/run format its one to keep the winter chills at bay

Womens Only Triathlon – Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Categories – Triathlon
Distances – Enticer only
(Solo-12+ years, Teams-10+,1 leg of Team)
This event is aimed at encouraging women to participate in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Swim aids are permitted for those not confident in the pool
$5.00 from Every entry is donated to a local women’s Charity

Sarina Beach
Race Categories – Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids
(Solo & Teams)
We close the year with the iconic Sarina Beach Event.
Always a favourite for locals and a challenging run course for the Sprint Distance taking in the hills and boat carpark!