Events

Pioneer Swim Centre
Race Categories – Aquathlon (Run/Swim)
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids 
(Solo & Teams)
The 1st race in our Summer Aquathlon Series  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.

Pioneer Swim Centre
Race Categories – Aquathlon (Run/Swim)
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids 
(Solo & Teams)
The 2nd race in our Summer Aquathlon Series  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.

Pioneer Swim Centre
Race Categories – Aquathlon (Run/Swim)
Distances – Enticer & Sprint + Mini Kids 
(Solo & Teams)
The 3rd and final race in our Summer Aquathlon Series  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
Enticer/Mini Chicks

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.

Mini Kids-Distances are based on Triathlon AUS Age Limit Restrictions on this page.

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.

Mini Kids-Distances are based on Triathlon AUS Age Limit Restrictions on this page.

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/

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.

Corporate Teams (Senior Awards only)
-Male
-Female
-Mixed

Club Teams (Junior & Senior Awards)
-Male
-Female
-Mixed

Mates Teams (Junior & Senior awards)
-Male
-Female
-Mixed

School Teams (Junior Awards only)
-Male
-Female
-Mixed

All teams must have a min of 2 & a Max of 3 members who each race 1 or 2 legs individually

Male, Female & Mixed Awards
A Junior may compete in a Senior Team, however the team will then automatically be in the Senior catego

Mini Kids-Distances are based on Triathlon AUS Age Limit Restrictions on this page.

Enticer – 300m/8km/2.5km

Sprint – 600m/16km/5km

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 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

Mini Kids-Distances are based on Triathlon AUS Age Limit Restrictions on this page.

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 favorite for locals and a challenging run course for the Sprint Distance taking in the hills and boat carpark!

Mini Kids-Distances are based on Triathlon AUS Age Limit Restrictions on this page.