Garmin Noosa Triathlon Roars Back Into Life This Week

The world-renowned Garmin Noosa Triathlon returns this week, bringing an action-packed schedule of events to Noosa.

International athletes will be back racing at the event for the first time since 2019, with the Garmin Noosa Triathlon taking place between Wednesday 26 October and Sunday 30 October, with Australia’s top triathletes along with age-group athletes set to take part.

Premier and Minister for the Olympics, Annastacia Palaszczuk said this world-class event will bring a boost of $22 million to the local economy.

“The Noosa Triathlon is a pinnacle sporting event, ranked in the top 10 triathlons in the world and a favourite on the It’s Live in Queensland calendar,” the Premier said. “The event brings tens of thousands of people to the region each year, supporting nearly one hundred thousand direct visitor nights and providing a valuable boost to local businesses.

“In the golden runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Queensland is forging ahead in cementing the state as the top destination to host world-class events. I encourage athletes, their friends and family and spectators to extend their stay and experience the beautiful Noosa region and all it has to offer.”

Geoff Meyer, Managing Director of The IRONMAN Group Oceania, said that the team was looking forward to welcoming athletes back to the popular event.

“We can’t wait to see the Garmin Noosa Triathlon return to the region this week for its 39th year,” said Meyer. “This is an event that is incredibly important not only to the triathlon community but to the local community and we’re thrilled that we’re back in action once again.

“We’re thrilled to be able to welcome athletes back to the event from across Australia and around the world, with athletes set to travel from all corners for the famous event,” he said. “After the challenges of the last few years it’s great to be able to have the event back to full capacity and with all of the surrounding events that people know and love. There are numerous opportunities for people to still be involved in the Festival Events and we look forward to seeing the community out and about over the week.

“We’ve had great support from the local community for this year’s Noosa Triathlon and look forward to seeing people out enjoying the event over the coming week,” said Meyer.
Susan Ewington, Acting CEO of Tourism Noosa, welcomed athletes and supporters back to the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome international competitors and supporters back this year to our beautiful region, for the 39th edition of the iconic Garmin Noosa Triathlon. As destination partner, we are proud to be the home of the world’s largest Olympic distance triathlon, and we look forward to sharing our stunning beaches, coastal pathways, national parks, and lush hinterland with visitors from all around Australia and the world,” she said. “The Festival offers a fantastic line-up of events for all ages and fitness levels, and we can’t wait for visitors to soak up the atmosphere and take part in the world-class events on offer.”

The Noosa Triathlon Festival Events kick off on Wednesday 26 October with the Noosa Run Swim Run, starting and finishing on Main Beach.

Friday will offer up a range of options to be involved in the event, starting with the Tour De Noosa – Garth Prowd Ride, with cyclists taking on a leisurely 28km ride beginning at 6am. Friday morning will also feature the 5km ASICS Noosa Breakfast Fun Run beginning at 7.35am, ahead of the 2XU Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim at 4.15pm.

Saturday morning will see the event’s youngest participants take to their start line, with the Noosa Superkidz Triathlon from 7.30am. Following that will be the TINGIRANA Noosa Special Triathlon which will see participants of all abilities take on a 100m swim, 3km ride and 500m run.

The pace will pick up on Saturday afternoon with the 5km ASICS Noosa Bolt and the Australian Open Criterium taking place, with the Criterium testing female riders over a 30 minute plus three laps duration and the men over a 45 minute plus 3 laps course. Saturday afternoon will also see the return of the Legends Triathlon, with the popular event back for the first time since 2019.

On Sunday all eyes will be on Main Beach from 6.15am for the start of the Noosa Triathlon. Athletes will take on the 1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km run either individually or a part of a relay team.

Noosa Triathlon is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, and is a feature on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.