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Noosa Heads, QLD · Spring

Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival

Late October to early November (5 days, race on Sunday)

The Noosa Triathlon is the largest Olympic-distance triathlon in the world, the centrepiece of a five-day multisport festival at Noosa Heads in late October and early November. About 10,000 athletes race the 1.5 kilometre swim in Laguna Bay, the hilly 40 kilometre ride and the 10 kilometre run along the river.

The festival adds swims, fun runs, a criterium and kids' events, and around 40,000 visitors fill the town for the week. The finish precinct on Noosa Parade carries a genuine big-event atmosphere, while Main Beach and Hastings Street do the after-party. Entries and accommodation both sell out months ahead.

  • Sport
  • Regional Tourism
When
Late October to early November (5 days, race on Sunday)
How often
Every year
Venue
Noosa Main Beach and surrounds
Crowd
Approx. 10,000 athletes; estimated 40,000+ visitors
Entry
Free + ticketed
Setting
Outdoor
Noosa Main Beach and surroundsApprox. 10,000 athletes; estimated 40,000+ visitorsOfficial event site

Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.

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