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Dream runDIGGING her feet into the Kona sandafter the 3.8km swim was paradise forKierra Sansome.
Only one month earlier at the 70.3Ironman World Championship atMooloolaba she was paralysed withcramps and was carried from thewater.
Blood tests and various medicalanalysis could find no reason. While
doing her best to put that eventbehind her, the problem lingered untilshe reached Ironman triathlon’sbiggest stage.
“I tried to not worry about going intorace day. Once I got in the water I wasstarting to stress a bit...for that tohappen over there after all thetraining and money invested would
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have been devastating,” she said.But after reaching the swim
finish with full feeling in her legs, itwas the start of a dreamperformance.
The 24-year-old from Aroonawent faster in Hawaii than herinaugural Ironman outing at PortMacquarie earlier this year, goingsix minutes quicker over theworld’s toughest 3.8km swim,180km bike and 42.2km runcourse.
Kierra finished in 10:44:17 toclaim fourth in the women’s 18-24age category. Her 1:07:30 swimsaw her come out of the water in12th, climbing one rank with a bikeeffort of 6:01:43, but then ran herway onto the top-five podium witha 3:28:36 marathon.
“I went into the race without anytime expectations, I simply wantedto enjoy the moments, soak upthe experience and smile evenwhen it got tough,” she said
“Coming down the hill into townyou couldn’t wipe the smile off myface. The Tribe Ferrosapien (club)high-fived me and then in thefinish chute my family and bestfriend were there cheering loudlyas I finished. It was the mostmemorable feeling.”
The performance has ignitedfresh opportunities for theyoungster.
Since returning from Hawaii, herrecovery has been impressive and,together with coach Bruce Thiele,has begun mapping out a plan fora return to Kona.
She’ll undertake the Geelong70.3 in February to get back intoracing, before returning to PortMacquaire in her bid to qualify fora return to the Ironman WorldChampionship.
“I had a number people say if
you can run under a 3:30 for themarathon, if you want to go pro ina few years that is within reach,”she said.
“That would be an awesomething to get through, and I wouldlike to give that a crack down thetrack.”
The Coast’s fastest age grouperwas Richard Thompson. Thefather of one from Kiel Mountainmanaged a top 10 finish in the30-34 men with an effort of9:17:39.
Beerwah’s Damien Collins had
the most memorable finish. After ashoulder injury during Septembersaw him make an 11th hourdecision to compete, he thenpromptly did a “shoey”, drinkingbeer out of his Hoka Clifton.
The victory celebration hasbecome uniquely Australian anddoing it, he followed in thefootsteps of Australian Formula 1ace Daniel Ricciardo, who hasmade it somewhat of a signaturemove.
“Last year I did one after therace...but in the hotel room,” hesaid. “The catchers were trying tousher me into recovery. I said ‘mymissus is getting me a beer so Ican drink it out of my shoe, do you
want to see that?’”They did, and Damien now has
his own slice of Ironman history.It will be his last appearance at
Hawaii for some time, as he is nowapplying for his pro card.
“I have no idea what I am goingto do next year,” he said. “I justwant to get healthy. I’ve spent theentire year racing injured.”
Also producing an impressivefinish was Coolum’s JasonCheshire, who fell off his bike twomonths before Kona after hitting akangaroo.
Despite limited swim and runtraining, the owner of InfinitNutrition still finished in arespectable sub 11-hour time.
Anyone for Hoka Clifton ale?
Damien Collins enjoys his Corona, “shoey” style, on the finisherpodium at Hawaii. PHOTO: FINISHERPIX
COAST RESULTS
Ironman World Championship■ David Dellow 08:40:24 24thelite men (swim 48:58, bike4:38:36, run 3:08:16)■ Richard Thompson 9:17:39ninth 30-34 men (53:40,5:01:25, 3:17:39)■ Damien Collins 9:27:08 1325-29 men (59:35, 4:48:57,3:33:16)■ Nathan Fitzakerley 10:15:30102nd 40-45 men (54:53,5:24:05, 3:46:28)■ Kierra Sansome 10:44:17fourth 18-24 women (1:07:30,6:01:43, 3:28:36).■ Jason Cheshire 10:57:05180th 40-44 men (1:03:49,5:20:02, 4:24:40).■ Sam Cooke 11:53:54 28th45-49 men (1:21:09, 6:16:39,4:04:29).■ Andrew Hartnett 12:16:27220th 40-44 men (1:12:18,6:08:56, 4:42:02).■ Kaz Tavener 12:41:10 42nd50-54 women (1:14:01, 6:51:56,4:20:14).■ Andrew Roberts 13:56:55245th 45-49 men (1:18:21,6:57:59, 5:25:58).
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GREATNESS is forming beforeour eyes.
Winning one Ironman WorldChampionship ensures you arealways regarded as a goodathlete. Two delivers greatness,while three means you join thelikes of legendary performerssuch as Dave Scott and MarkAllen.
Jan Frodeno’s title defence lastSunday further enhanced hisreputation as one of the greatesttriathletes to have lived.
The 35-year-old, who spendshalf of the year at Noosa with wifeEmma (nee Snowsill) and theiryoung son Luka, stopped theclock in 8hrs 06min 30sec, tobeat compatriots SebastianKienle by 3:32 and Patrick Lange
by another 1:12.He said it was his “best and
worst day in one”.“I can’t remember when I last
suffered so much and right nowI’m just so happy,” he said.
It was the third-fastest winningtime in the event’s 39-yearhistory.
He produced a 48:02 swim splitover 3.8km, a 4:29:00 bike splitover 180km and a 2:45:34 runsplit over 42.2km. Jan was met byEmma – a five-time NoosaTriathlon champion – at the finish.
He opted not to defend his 70.3world championship title on theSunshine Coast last month tofocus solely on defending his titlein the full-distance event.
Jan has made his mark in all
formats, winning the Olympicrace at Beijing in 2008.
He also set a new world recordfor the full-distance format atRoth this year in a time of 7:35:39(45:22, 4:08:07, 2:39:18).
There were a host of otherswith Sunshine Coast links tocompete at Kona.
Among the men’s elite field,Peregian Springs’ Dave Dellowfinished 24th and SunshineBeach’s Luke McKenzie was 35thafter fading on the run leg.
In the women’s elite field,Australian Mirinda Carfraeproduced a stirring run to finishsecond.
Mirinda, who also regularlyuses Noosa as a training base,clocked 9:10:30 to finish 24min
behind Czech Republic’s DanielaRyf.
“Daniela was in a league of herown, so I’ll take second,” Mirindasaid.
Entering a league of his ownTOP FIVE
Hawaii Pro Men1 Jan Frodeno 8:06:302 Sebastian Kienle 8:10:023 Patrick Lange 8:11:144 Ben Hoffman 8:13:005 Andi Boecherer 8:13:25Pro women1 Daniela Ryf 8:46:462 Mirinda Carfrae 9:10:303 Heather Jackson 9:11:324 Anja Beranek 9:14:265 Kaisa Lehtonen 9:15:40
Jan Frodeno on his way to defending his Ironman World Championship crown in Hawaii. PHOTO: SEAN M. HAFFEY
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ADVENTURE RACING
What: AR World Championship 2016.When: November 10-18,Details: Teams representing more than 30 countries on a 600kmjourney through the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales.■ Expedition-length adventure racing involves a series of hiking,paddling and cycling legs.■ It is a non-stop event, with most teams sleeping around threehours per night.■ Team members must always stay together and to make thingsmore difficult they must find checkpoints during each leg, using onlya map and compass.■ No GPS, computers, smartphones, or outside help are allowed.■ Mystery disciplines, such as making and paddling a raft,swimming, stand up paddle boarding, caving and abseiling, may alsobe required
A PHYSICIAN, fireman,psychologist and sonographershould be capable of coping withdangerous scenarios in anyterrain.
In November, this quartet ofrecreational racers will combine totackle a gruelling 600kmmultisport test in their firstAdventure Racing WorldChampionship in New SouthWales.
It will also be only the secondtime Kawana nuclear medicinephysician Andrew Paszkowski,Buderim sonographer Ian Stewart,Brisbane fireman Gavin Blissnerand psychologist Angela Farrellwill compete together.
Ian said he expected the racewould take them eight days andmany sleep-deprived nights tofinish.
“It’s also an opportunity toexplore a beautiful area and anopportunity to be in a worldchampionship,” he said.
Ian, who currently has a brokenpinky toe, said the CreakAdventure 201 team was formedof like-minded veteran athleteswho enjoyed extreme challenges.
By day they are a group ofhighly skilled professionals, but bynight and on weekends they ride,paddle, trek and navigate,preparing for a demandingexpedition against the bestoutdoor athletes from around theglobe.
“We are people who are goodnavigators, cyclists and paddlers,and we have a shared philosophyof participation given we are notactually going to be overlycompetitive,” Ian said.
Ian and Andrew train togetherregularly across the SunshineCoast.
They will race with the other two
members of the team only oncebefore taking on competitors frommore than 30 countries for up toeight days.
The pair has competed in oneXPD Australia multi-day racetogether while Gavin has finishedthe same event twice.
Angela has been a regularvolunteer in these types ofchallenges as a search and rescuesupport member.
The Adventure Racing WorldChampionship is based in thetown of Ulladulla in theShoalhaven region of New SouthWales.
The race starts on November10.
Veterans debut at world champs
Preparing for the Adventure Racing World Championship are Andrew Paszkowski, Ian Stewart, AngelaFarrell and Gavin Blissner. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
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PREPARE for the terrain to live upto its name.
New organisers of the HellsBells adventure race, Vital Racing,have some challenges ahead forcompetitors in this weekend’sevents.
More than 70 teams areexpected to take part, with theheadquarters to be at Coolabine.
There will be three two-personcategories across the Hells Bellsand Fairy Bells races: mixed, menand women.
Hells Bells competitors have 24hours of trekking, mountain biking,kayaking and other adventuredisciplines over more than 140km.Fairy Bells have the sametimeframe but about half thedistance.
This year has also seen theintroduction of the Adventure Man100. Adventure racers will have 24hours to complete a set course ofhardcore single track, trails andwaterways including 90kmmountain biking, 20km trailrunning and 10km kayaking aswell as other, yet to be releasedadventure challenges.
Among those set for the new
format is Mark Wayper of SpringHill, Gladstone’s Darren Smith,Peter Abra from Point Vernon andKuraby athlete Stuart Cottee.
In the prestigious mixed HellsBells category, local duo KimBeckinsale of Noosa andWurtulla’s David Schloss will beamong the favourites for linehonours.
Both are experienced racers,
and were in the four-person teamwhich won XPD in South Australiathree years ago.
Also among the localscompeting are husband and wifeduo Tim Jarrold and KateGazzard, Stacey and while in themen’s division there is Ross Cattleand Mathew Wolstencroft, as wellas Jake Bowles and MitchConnaughton.
Racers in for helluva time
David Schloss and Kim Beckinsale on their way to winning XPD backin 2013. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
Women go wildCASS Kimlin and Gina Dunsdoncombined to secure victory at theWild Women Adventure Race atthe weekend. Staged at Pomonaunder the organisation of TriAdventure, the team of Cass andGina were comfortable winnersahead of Mandy Caldwell andLinda Thompson. Finishing thirdoverall was Sharyn Smith and MezIanna. The race featured twotreks, two mountain bike legs anda paddle.Mountain ChallengeA SMALL contingent raced the21.1km Mountain View Challengeat Maleny on Sunday, with AidanHobbs claiming line honours in atime of 1:19:05. Filling the minorplacings were Andy Dey (1:22:08)and Paul Hopgood (1:28:35).Securing the women’s title wasMalin Olsson (1:34:58). In the10km, Sam Blake won in a swifttime of 35:45, followed by JimmyTee (41:37) and Iain Schuamberg(43:09). Helen Stanton was firsthome in the women (44:16),followed by Rachael Hunt (46:37)and Victoria Schultz (48:15).Quickest in the 5km was MikeCadiang (21:39), who wasfollowed by Nicholas Dwan(22:38), Mason Barry (23:16) andEliot Audley (25:11).
RAISING the bar inprofessionalism and delivering thebest products on the market is themotivation behind Cycle ZoneMooloolaba’s new location.
Moving up the road to 120Brisbane Rd, the new facility hasprovided an opportunity forrenewed focus.
While floor space has beenreduced, Cycle Zone took theopportunity to hone its businessoperations.
New to the showroom will bethe Retul Müve SL Dynamic FitBike which works in tandem withSpecialized’s Body Fit Geometry -the system which is honed anddesigned to obtain the optimumcycling position for comfort andperformance.
While the Retul technology haspreviously been used torecommend a selection of bikeswhich suit body types, this is thefirst time the Coast will have thecomplete service within a shopand Retul’s V7 Series software -which is only available toSpecialized Body Geometryretailers.
“The bike is armed with thelatest software and enables us toanalyse riders in three dimensionssimultaneously when the rider ispedalling,” Cycle Zone co-ownerJohn Carey said.
“It takes bike fitting to the nextlevel. We’ll fit everyone on theRetul bike first and use that as thebasis to construct their perfectbike.
“You can wind handles to makeminor adjustments to all aspectsof the bike. You don’t need to hopoff the bike unless we need tomake cleat adjustments.”
The Retul bike undertakes rideranalysis using:
■ LED markers are captured at18 frames per second creatingmillimetre-specific accuracy
■ Data is collected dynamicallyas a set of averaged pedal strokesfrom the rider, not from an isolatedposition or view
■ Real-time knee tracinghighlighting Y and Z axes, andreporting of power and recoveryphases of the rider’s pedal stroke
■ Dual video capability whenutilising the Retül V7 2D video kitdisplaying sagittal and frontalplanes of rider with video pausingand slowing for visualisation andcoaching
■ Instant generation ofpersonalised data reports
John said the shop move wouldhelp deliver a more efficient andpremium service.
“We have certainly refined a lotof things. We have the right staff inspecific roles which enables us tofunction faster and better with theright mix and our goal is improve
service and grow as a business,”he said.
Cycle Zone will expand its “hire,try and buy” offer, where you canfirst test “the bikes you would loveto own”, with the hire cost comingoff your total purchase price. Oryou can simply just hire a high-end
bike for an event or race weekendif you are keen to take the latestand greatest for a spin.
Bespoke offerings will also beimproved, with the teampassionate about building bikes tomeet budget and styleexpectations.
Fresh location and new enthusiasmCycle Zone Mooloolabahas moved to 120Brisbane Road, whichnow has the Retul MüveSL Dynamic Fit Bike.
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Full name: David Alexander Ogg.Nickname: Oggy.Birthplace and residence: Bornin Wellington, NZ to Aussieparents. Live in Buddina now.Occupation: Own an accountingand finance business.Age and marital status: 39years old, married for 10 yearswith three beautiful kids, boy/girltwins who are six and afive-year-old son as well.Club/coach: Atlas Multisports -coached by Jason Crowther andCasey Munro.Sport: Triathlon and any otherrelated sports that are challengingboth physically and mentally.Favourite food: Porridge whenwaking up in the dark beforetraining. I like to add a lot ofadditional things to it so I lookforward to dragging myself out ofbed to a good meal.Favourite drink: Single maltwhiskies.Pet hates: Lack ofcommunication and courtesy onthe roads (guys in utes try to killme all the time!), and alsotardiness.Favourite run location: EwenMaddock Dam, you get to beaway from the hustle and bustleand just concentrate on runningand soaking up the surroundings.Favourite ride location:Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It isone of the most beautiful placeson earth and has some great hills.Favourite swim location: Thereare a few spots on the SunshineCoast that rank up there, likeNoosa, Alex and Mooloolaba.Pretty hard to beat our beaches,but Manly in Sydney is prettyawesome too.Best or most memorableevent: Port Macquarie Ironman in2015 - it was my first Ironman andwas an amazing experience andchallenge. I loved it so much I did
Cairns and Busselton straightafter.Bucket-list event: NorsemanXtreme Triathlon in Norway. Youswim in ridiculously freezing water(as low as 13 degrees Celcius)before a crazy ride, then a run upa mountain with air temps as lowas two degrees It's certainly notfor the faint hearted, but what anadventure!How did you get into this sport:I started doing tris when I was ateenager as another way to keepfit and be challenged.
I did my first long course tri hereon the Coast a few years ago as anew challenge and as a way toraise some funds for the MSSociety.Favourite race: That's a hardone, I think that is yet to come. Ihave enjoyed all of the races I'vedone.What’s your favourite part ofracing and training: The people Iget to train with. There really is anamazing group of individuals in
this sport. It seems to attract thesort of people that I admire andlike to be around.What does a training weeklook like for you in terms ofvolume and disciplines:Generally anywhere between 10 to20 hours a week of training with200-300km on the bike, 8-15kmof swimming and 50+km ofrunning.What is next on your racingagenda: The Hervey Bay 100 inNovember, then the Husky tri nextFeb, Mooloolaba Olympicdistance tri in March and Port MacIronman again in May 2017 as themain focus.How do you manage to fit intraining with work and familycommitments: We have workedhard to set up our business in away that allows family time andtraining time as this is soimportant.
I am lucky to have a wife who isextremely supportive but I also seeit as a great example for the kids.
Only thing is half the time whenI'm just coming home from workthey ask “How was your raceDad”. They think that's all I do ...If you could have a celebritylive with you, who would it beand why: Richard Branson, I havemet him once before and he issomeone I admire for thechallenges he has taken on in lifeand what he has managed toachieve.When you were little what jobdid you want to do: Truck driver,physio, super hero, you name it. Inever really had a specific job Iaspired to. All I wanted to do wasbe successful at something andfeel I was achieving somethingworthwhile day to day.Best movie: The Bond films Ireckon.Current car: VW Multivan - fits allthe kids (and wife), bike, campinggear and a fridge.Dream car: A Tesla electric van. Ithasn't been created yet so we'llbe waiting a while ...
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TRIATHLON Queensland’s AllSchools Triathlon will return to theshores of Lake Kawana onSunday, November 6.
The event is a selection race forjuniors in south-east Queensland,who will compete for their chanceto represent their region at theQueensland Schools SportTriathlon Championships, to beheld in Hervey Bay next February.Five regional representative teamswill be selected following the AllSchools Triathlon, including theSunshine Coast team.
Add a protected swim in LakeKawana and closed roads for theride and run to the mix and the2016 All Schools Triathlon is amust do on the junior triathloncalendar.Selection racesPrimary aquathlon (10-11years): 1km run - 200m swim -1km runJunior triathlon (12-13 years):400m swim - 12km ride - 3km runIntermediate triathlon (14-15years): 600m swim - 16km bike -4km runSenior triathlon (16-18 years):750m swim - 20km bike - 5km run
If the results from last year areanything to go by the All SchoolsTriathlon is a good indication onwho to watch when it comes tothe Queensland School SportTriathlon Championships and theSchool Sport Australia TriathlonNational Championships, withmany 2015 All Schools placegetters going on to claim podiumspots.
Last year, one of the mostpopular events was the KidsAquathlon for children aged 7-9years old, including a 500m run,100m swim and finishing withanother 500m run. While it is not a
selection race, it’s the perfectintroduction to triathlon for theyounger kids.
The course provides a greatview for parents and a safe closed
course with limited wave numbers,making for the best first timeexperience. Get the kids signedup and watch them cross thefinish line with a massive smile!
With less than two weeks untilentries close and spots selling outfast, make sure you secure yourchild’s spot and enter atwww.allschoolstriathlon.com.au.
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SUBSTANCE and style is themantra for Renault with its newMegane hatch.
With prices starting from$22,490, the French marque islooking for conquest sales as itpushes the message of beingpremium, but without the pricetag.
There’s little doubt this hatchoffers some head-turning design.
Some Renaults of the past havebeen polarising, yet this fourth geneffort is a departure from thebig-bummed style of a decadeago, displaying more stylish lineswhich is an extension of the DNAfound in the lovely little Clio.
For starters there are twoturbocharged four-cylinder petrolengines, with wagon and sedanversions to arrive next year.
This hatch derivative will be thevolume seller, with the rangetopping GT-Line ($32,490) andmost potent GT ($38,490)expected to be the most popular.
Renault has evolved into a nicheoffering, although with themarketing beginning to pushpricing and a strong dealerdistribution the marque’s hierarchybelieves there is a strong case forgrowth.ComfortThere is a sizable divide betweenthe base Life and Zen models fromthe GT duo.
Entry-level buying can feelbereft of glamour, with some hardplastics and vacant looking dashspaces spoiling the party, althoughcabin space has been improvedwith a longer wheelbase (distancebetween front and rear wheels)and greater overall length.
All models come with a colourseven-inch touch-screen andmost operations arestraight-forward…with a fewFrench caveats. Turning on thecruise control is done via aconsole-mounted switch and thestereo controls sit on a stalkbehind the steering wheel.
Adults can fit in the rear, eventhough up around 180cm, but thespace under the front pews is tightfor feet.On the roadSprightly off the mark, the 1.2-litreturbocharged petrol engine won’thave you languishing at the lights.
It’s the engine of choice in threeof the four specifications, and feelsmuch quicker than the standstill to100kmh time of 10.3 secondsdictates. Key to that is havingpeak torque at just 2000rpm.
Our test drives were across
some of the worst roads availablein NSW and Queensland, yet theMegane managed to offerreasonable ride comfort and cut aswathe through some seriouslytwisty and hilly terrain.
There was some wind noise,but the Megane settled well overchallenging undulations, potholesand dips.
When it came to therange-topping GT, it’s a noticeablystronger beast in acceleration andbraking. Aided by four-wheelsteering, it ripped throughhinterland terrain withconsummate ease backed by thepunchier turbo four-potter todeliver a stirring drive.What do you get?Life gets rear camera and rearparking sensors, tyre pressuremonitoring system, R-LINK2multimedia system withseven-inch touch-screen anddigital radio, leather steeringwheel, dual-zone climate controlair con, auto headlights andwipers, front LED DaytimeRunning Lights, 16-inch steelwheels with a full size temporaryspare wheel (a rarity nowadays).
Jump up into the Zen and youget Edge LED Daytime RunningLights, 16 inch alloys, sat nav, frontparking sensors, electric parkbrake,
You can add a $1990 sunroofpack, which also includes a sunvisor with light and auto dimmingrearview mirror, on both thosevariants.
When you get into the GT-Linethings get more luxurious, safetykit includes Blind Sport Warning,automated parking, electricsunroof, colour TFT instrumentcluster, five drive modes, leathertrimmed seats, Nappa leathersteering wheel, heated front seatsand 17-inch alloys (you can gets18s for $900).
When it comes to therange-topping GT, you get thefour-wheel steering, launchcontrol, sport suspension andbrakes, dual chrome exhaust,steering wheel paddle shifters,alloy pedals, 18-inch alloys,alcantara leather with bluehighlights.
The $1990 Premium Pack onGT and GF-Line includes PureVision LED headlights, 8.7 inchportrait orientation multimediasystem with 12-speaker Bose
stereo.When Renault has its own
R-Link system, it does go withoutsmartphone mirroring devisesAndroid Auto and Apple Carplaywhich have becomecommonplace in the latestofferings.Running costsFuel consumption should be in therealm of seven litres for every100km for all models (although outspirited testing saw the figurecloser to 10). They do, however,run on the more expensive 95octane unleaded.PracticalityPop the boot and there’s acavernous space, with the 434litres surpassing a Mazda3 (408),VW Golf (380) and Toyota Corolla(360).
It grows to 1247 with the seatsdown, which means it beats somecompact SUVs like the HondaHR-V, which is great for cartingbikes, boards and otherequipment.
There are two (albeit shallow)cup holders in the console, and anexcellent space in front of theshifter close to USB and 12-voltports that is perfect for yoursmartphone.
French hatch is back in style
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NOOSA TRIATHLON
Wednesday, October 266.30am ENDURA Noosa Run Swim Run/Schools AquathlonChallenge, Noosa Main Beach6.45am ENDURA Noosa Run Swim Run Adult/open race start NoosaMain BeachThursday, October 2711am Noosa Tri Charity Golf Day Tewantin-Noosa Golf Club, TewantinFriday, October 287.30am Barambah Organics NOOSA Breakfast Fun Run start FestivalVillage, Noosa Woods1-7pm Noosa Triathlon check-in4.15pm ARENA Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim Race Start Noosa MainBeachSaturday 29 October7.30am Coates Hire Noosa Superkidz Triathlon Event Start ChaplinPark, near the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club8am approx TINGIRANA Noosa Special Triathlon Event Start(Tingirana Noosa Special Triathlon will start immediately after allSuperkidz have entered the water. This will be approximately 8am)9.30-9.45am Priority bike racking (Noosa Triathlon Legends Club)transition, Noosa Heads Lions Park10am-4.30pm Noosa Triathlon transition access transition, NoosaHeads Lions Park2.30pm SUBARU Australian Open Criterium - women’s race start,Noosa Parade3.20pm Legends Triathlon start, Noosa Parade4pm ASICS Bolt race start, Noosa Parade4.40pm SUBARU Australian Open Criterium - men’s race start, NoosaParadeSunday 30 October4.45-6am Noosa Triathlon – transition open6.15am Noosa Triathlon – race start, Noosa Main Beach4pm Noosa Triathlon presentation ceremony, Noosa Woods6pm Party on at the Noosa Heads Surf Club7pm Fireworks spectacular, Noosa Main Beach
THREE-time Noosa Triathlonchampion Ashleigh Gentle is set toheadline an all-star field for thismonth’s Noosa Triathlon.
The 25-year-old Rio Olympian,who is eighth on the ITU pointslist, should face a stern test fromlast year’s runner-up CharlotteMcShane.
The 26-year-old was the bestplaced Australian in this year’sWorld Triathlon Series (eighth).
Chile’s Barbara Riveros, whowas fifth at Rio, and New ZealandOlympian Nicky Samuels are alsoset to compete.
Amid the men’s field, Australia’sRyan Bailie and Ryan Fisher arelikely to lace-up, after competingat the Games this year.
Ryan was 10th in Rio, seventhon the ITU points list and eighth onthe world series.
Young compatriot and worldnumber 13 Jacob Birtwhistle is setto challenge them over the 1.5kmswim, 40km ride, 10km run whileDan Wilson is also set to compete.
Race director Rebecca VanPooss believes it will be ahotly-contested race.
“It’s exciting...we have thehighest prizemoney for standarddistance triathlons in Australia sothe elites definitely come out forit,” she said. “It’s the end of theEuropean season so they;rehading back to Australia and theAussies love to race at Noosa tofinish off their year.”
More elite athletes will be on thestart line but Van Pooss wasparticularly pleased to seeAshleigh put her hand up.
“We’re really happy she’sracing,” she said.
“For a short period of time wethough she might racingsomewhere else but she’sconfirmed she will be in Noosaand she’s pretty excited to begoing for three in a row.”
Ashleigh has won in 2012, 2014and 2015 and another win wouldsee her close in on EmmaSnowsill’s mark of five wins in thewomen’s event and join the Noosaresident as the only women tohave won the race three times in arow.
The race is set to again getunderway at Noosa Main Beach,after last year’s inaugural oceanswim start proved a success. “Theonly negative comment was thatpeople started swimming offcourse because they were lookingat the fish so that’s pretty good
negative feedback as far as wereconcerned,” Van Pooss said.
About 8000 people will takepart in the Noosa Triathlon withabout 12,000 taking part in eventsacross the festival.
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Top fields ready to race
Ashleigh Gentle on her way toclaiming her inaugural victory atthe 2012 Noosa Triathlon.
PHOTO: WARREN LYNAM
Steele [email protected]
Watch for Dan Wilson to push forvictory at Noosa next week.
PHOTO: JOHN MCCUTCHEON
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Noosa Tri
NEXT week’s Noosa Triathlon canlay claim to being the world’slargest mass participationtriathlon.
Established in 1983, last year’sOlympic distance (1500m swim,40km ride and 10km run) triathlon,saw more than 8000 participantscross the finish line, enough toknock the London triathlon off topspot.
Noosa is now followed by theLondon, Hamburg and Chicagotriathlons respectively.
Tourism Noosa CEO DamienMassingham said it was great tosee the Noosa Triathlon becomethe largest triathlon in the world.
“Noosa Triathlon is one ofNoosa’s signature events and the2015 event saw a significantchange with the swim leg of theevent move to Noosa’s iconicMain Beach, showcasing one ofNoosa’s key assets and one of thebest coastal and aquaticexperiences in Australia.”
Professional triathletes fromvarious backgrounds cometogether each year to compete forone of the sports most covetedtitles.
The event’s honour roll readslike a who’s who of Australiantriathlon; Miles Stewart, EmmaCarney, Brad Bevan, LorettaHarrop, Craig Walton, MichelleDillon, Chris McCormack,Courtney Atkinson and EmmaFrodeno (nee Snowsill) have allclaimed the title.
Australian professional triathleteand multiple Noosa Triathlonwinner Ashleigh Gentle is proud tobe on the honour roll.
“All here in Australia have knownfor a long time how great NoosaTriathlon is and that it is themarquee triathlon event and now
the rest of the world will know aswell,” Ashleigh said.
“I feel proud to have been amultiple winner and part of thisgreat events history. Noosa Tricontinues to innovate and improvelike incorporating the iconic Noosabeach into this year’s race.
“It will continue to grow fromhere.”
Professional triathlete andOlympian Courtney Atkinson saidthat the atmosphere of NoosaTriathlon cannot be recreatedanywhere else in the world.
“It’s a race which I feel asthough I have a strong connectionwith and it’s no surprise that thisfeeling is reciprocated by fellowathletes to make it the largestOlympic distance triathlon in the
world in 2015,” he said.“The 33 year history of this
event is hugely significant inQueensland, Australia and nowfirmly in the world.”
This year’s event will againattract some big names acrossvarious events, includingfootballers Andrew Croll(Cowboys), Ben Hannant(Cowboys), Ash Graham(Cowboys), Cam Guthrie(Geelong), Daniel Rich (Lions),Jackson Thurlow (Geelong),Lincoln McCarthy (Geelong) andRohan Bewick (Lions).
Also there will be Bathurstwinner Will Davison, V8 Supercarsstar Jamie Whincup, rally driverMolly Taylor, ironwoman CourtneyHancock, Channel Seven
personality Mark Beretta, runnerSteve Moneghetti and Olympicgold medallist Susie O’Neill.
Weekend is aworld-beater
Aaron Royle claims victory last year. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP
The Run Swim Run and Schools Aquathon. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP
This year will be Markus Hanley’s 26th Noosa Tri.PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP Peter Sagan and Robbie McEwen in 2013. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP
Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny havebeen among the stars to takepart. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
Jordan Mercer.PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP
Ky Hurst. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP
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Noosa Tri
Early years of legendary race
Noosa Tri has become an iconic event, with this year marking the 34th anniversary. We took a look at theIronman vault to pull out these great photos from past events. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED
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The Observatory is a muchadmired complex from itsprominent position in this bluechip location, and is wellmaintained with tropicallandscaped gardens, on sitevisitor parking and a
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Framed by incredible naturalbeauty, benefiting from gentlesea-breezes and tucked awayfrom the noise and activity of thetourist strip; this is an idyllicbeachside location that offers thewhole package.
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All the gear
The latest and greatest...
New seasons Funkita and Funky Trunks swimwear.Bright, colourful and fun – not much else to sayabout this brand. They always come out withfantastic swimwear and this year there are morethan 20 designs for men and women. Check themout at Ezi Sports – click here for Funkita and FunkyTrunks.
Trilogy Cycles is running a massive sale with ON running shoes aspart of the Noosa Tri Multisport Festival. The secret of ON lies inthe ‘cloud’ elements – hollow pods on the sole of the shoe thatcushion landing and then lock to form the solid foundationrequired for a powerful push-off. The result is a new runningexperience: fast, light and agile. There will be 15% off all ON shoesin stock from Friday, October 26, to Monday, October 31.
Le CycloSportif has agreat deal on a 2016Cervelo P3, in anthracitewhite, with a ShimanoUltegra Di2 drivetrain at$500 off, for $6700. Orthrow on some ReynoldsStrike carbon clincherrims for a total cost of$8500.
Designed for pushing the limits of enduro racing and trail riding,the 2FO ClipLite Lace delivers pedal connection, comfort, andprotection in a simplified lace-up version. This ultra-light version ofthe popular 2FO Clip is engineered for smooth pedal entry and exitwith the Landing Strip cleat pocket, meaning you can focus ongoing fast on the descent, without the weight penalty for yourclimb back to the top. It’s foot out, flat out – on a diet. Nowavailable at Cycle Zone Mooloolaba, different versions pricedbetween $169.95-$199.95.
Cycle Zone Mooloolaba has the Soudal range in store. The bikewipes are a favourite at $9.95 for a 50-pack - one wipe can clean alightly dirt bike after a wet ride or a dusty ride. It’s perfect for allmaterials carbon/alloy/steel. Anther great option is the protect andpolish at $12.50, and Stu from Cycle Zone says “it’s like a new bikein a can”. For matte colour schemes there’s the “white lighteningmatte finisher” at $19. At those prices it matches the best availableonline, check them at Cycle Zone’s new shop at 120 Brisbane Rd,Mooloolaba.
When designing the Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie, Specialized started bybuilding a trail bike with all the hallmarks that its mountain bikesare known for, while streamlining the design for full integration ofthe brand’s Turbo technology. This means that you get a roomy toptube for an easy fit, ultra-short chainstays for nimble handling, anda low bottom bracket that makes the bike feel glued to the trail.The battery and motor are integrated into the frame and quietlyassists with the pedal assisted power, from the 250W motor thatmakes climbing nearly effortless. The output is also fullyadjustable to suit your terrain and enable you to conserve yourenergy where required. Check it out at Cycle Zone Mooloolaba, RRP$6500.
Trilogy Cycles at NoosaHeads is now stockingAMO sunglasses. AMOprovides highperformance andtechnically advancedsports sunglasses fortriathletes, adventure racers, ultrarunners and marathoners, mountain bikers and cyclists, and otherendurance sports athletes. Each model in the range is created, testedand design by a multisport athlete. RRP from $230-$270.
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Date Event Distance Location Website
October 19 Bushrangers MTBFerny Forest NightRide
Riding the Ferny Forest loop ‐ 1,2,3 laps ‐ yourchoice. Suitable to those just starting off on nightrides. Ride from 6‐8pm, meet at the car parkopposite Big Kart Track. Meet 6pm meet for6:15pm ride off. Grade 2.
Landsborough www.bushrangers.org
October 22 Blackall 100 The 100km trail run traverses the Blackall Range,taking in the Sunshine Coast Great Walk. With aprimary 100km event, supported by a 50kmevent, has generous cut‐offs of 25 and 28 hoursapply for the 50km and 100km respectively.
Mapleton www.runqueensland.com
October 22‐23 Hells BellsAdventure Man 100
Hells Bells is a non‐stop 24hr adventure raceinvolving trekking, mountain biking, kayakingand other adventure disciplines. Mixed, male orfemale teams of two must navigate their wayunsupported through an arduous 100+km course(about 120km) that is only revealed to themhours before the race. Fairy Bells adventure raceis run at the same time and covers about half thedistance (about 70kms) but teams have the full24hrs to complete it. The Fairy Bells course isinterwoven through Hells Bells and covers someof the same terrain. Hells Bells Adventure Man100 is a ground breaking race concept foradventure racing in 2016. Adventure racers willhave 24 hours to complete a set course of hardcore single track, trails and waterways including90kmMountain biking, 20km trail running and10km kayaking as well as other, yet to bereleased adventure challenges.
Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au
October 22‐23 Bribie Island TriSeries round one
Four‐triathlon series. Points scored from all fourtriathlon. Long course – 750m swim, 20km cycle,5km run. Short course ‐ 300m swim 10km cycle3km run. Active kids and first timers races arestaged on the Saturday.
Bribie Island www.bribietri.com
October 23 Spring SwimSunshine Coast
From kids and beginners through to competitiveswimmers and triathletes in training. Distancesinclude 3.8km, 2km, 1km as well as junior giants300m (8‐16 years) and 1km (10‐16 years).
Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au
October 23 Noosa Tri Clubmulti‐loop trainingevent
Multi‐loop triathlon training event, starting from6am. Limited spaces available.
Noosa Heads www.noosatriclub.com
October 26 Endura Run SwimRun
In 2016 the Endura Noosa Run Swim Run willinclude the Schools Aquathlon Challenge. 8‐13years‐ 500m run/200m swim/ 500 run. 14 yearsand over ‐ 1.5km run/750m swim/1.5km run.
Noosa www.ap.ironman.com
October 28 Noosa BreakfastFun Run
Dress in pink and join some of Australia'spremier runner's to run 5km and raiseawareness and funds for the National BreastCancer Foundation.
Noosa www.ap.ironman.com
October 28 Arena Noosa 1000Ocean Swim
Get involved in one of Australia's premier oceanswims on one of Australia's best known beaches.All ages and abilities are encouraged to enter.
Noosa www.ap.ironman.com
October 29 Noosa MultisportFestival
Noosa Parade comes alive for the ASICS Bolt,Australia's premier 5km road race, as well as acriterium cycling race.
Noosa www.ap.ironman.com
October 30 Noosa Triathlon Australia’s biggest triathlon, including a 1500mswim, 40km ride, 10km run.
Noosa www.ap.ironman.com
October 30 Bushrangers MTBBellsCreek/SugarbagRide
From the Caloundra Aquatic Centre through tothe 'bone yards' via the backroads and a sneakyroute under the highway. Ride from 7‐11am.Meet at the car park in Central Park Road (offArthur Street). Meet 6.45am.
Caloundra www.bushrangers.org
November 6 All Schools Triathlon This event is used for selection for SEQ regionalteams for the Queensland School State TriathlonChampionships to be held in February 2017. Theevent caters from ages 7‐18 and has distancesfor all.
Lake Kawana www.triathlonqld.com.au
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November 6 Bushrangers MTBEwen MaddockDam CommunityRide
Mountain bike ride for all, 7‐11am at EwenMaddock Dam. Grade 2. Children welcome, butunder 16 must be accompanied by an adult onthe ride. Bring money for coffee stop mid‐ride.
Maddock Park,Glenview
www.bushrangers.org
November 12 Kawana Aquathlon Full distance include 2.5km run/1000mswim/2.5km run; Enticer 300m swim/2km run;Junior 10‐11 years 200m swim/1km run and Mini(7‐9 years) 100m swim/500m run.
Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au
November 13 Bushrangers MTBParklands Ride
Monthly ride at Parklands. Meet 6.45am atAtkinson Road West, Bli Bli, ride from 7‐11am.Grade 4 (adaptable to grade 3).
Bli Bli www.bushrangers.org
November 16 Bushrangers MTBParklands NightRide
Riding the novice track with a few others in themix. Meet at 6pm along Radar Hill Road,Kulangoor, for a 6.15pm ride off (finish 10pm).Grade 3.
Kulangoor www.bushrangers.org
November 12‐13 Hervey Bay 100 Sunday features a national long course qualifyingrace with a 2km swim, 80km ride and 18km run.Saturday includes a mini aquathlon (entrantsborn 2006‐2008) of 500m/50m/500m and ajunior aquathlon (entrants born 2004‐2005)1km/200m/1km. Also a junior triathlon (entrantsborn 2002‐2003) 400m/12km/3km, intermediatetriathlon (entrants born 2000‐2001)600m/16km/4km and senior triathlon (entrantsborn 1997‐1999) 600m/16km/4km as well as aHave a Crack tri (open to those above 15 years)swim 200m/bike 8km/run 2km.
Hervey Bay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au
November 12 Open water swim Organised as part of the Queensland Tri Series,the open water swim events will be staged over500m, 1000m and 1500m.
Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au
November 13 South EastQueensland TrailRunning Series
Round three of the eight‐race series staged inBrisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.Features 7.1km and 13.1km trail run races.
Pomona www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au
November 13 Queensland TriSeries
Round four of the seven‐round triathlon series.Distances include QTS 400m swim/15kmbike/4km run; Enticer 200m swim/7.5kmbike/2km run and Kool Kids 100m swim/2kmbike/500m run.
Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au
November 20 Buishrangers MTBPomona to Cooranride
A cruise around the Pomona and Cooran tracks.Taking in a bit of Yurol State Forest south ofPomona and the Tuchekoi National Park to thenorth. Meet at 6.45am, 21 Reserve St, Pomona,7‐ 11am. Grade 4.
Pomona www.bushrangers.org
November 26 Atlas MultisportsFreestyle Clinic
The last of four freestyle clinics with DuaneCannell of Makin’ Waves Swim School.
Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au
November 27 Noosa Tri Clubsprint distancetriathlon
Sprint distance and shorter course option fornewcomers or juniors.
Noosa Heads www.noosatriclub.com
December 10‐11 Bribie Island TriSeries round two
Four‐triathlon series. Points scored from all fourtriathlon, must do three races to qualify forseries prizes. Long course – 1km swim, 30kmcycle, 8km run. Short course ‐ 300m swim 10kmcycle 3km run. Active kids and first timers racesare staged on the Saturday.
Bribie Island www.bribietri.com
December 18 Buderim 9 Climb nine Buderim hills, covering 75km, withinthree hours. Participants also raise money forthe Cerebral Palsy League.
Buderim www.buderim9.com.au
December 28‐31 Atlas MultisportsChristmas TrainingBlock
Start the year with an intensive triathlon trainingblock, with options for advanced (four days),intermediate (three days) and beginner (twodays). Endurance training, swim and run skillsand drills, pilates, nutrition and transitiontechnique.
Sunshine Coast www.atlasmultisports.com.au
January 22,2017
Hares and Houndstrail run
The distances this year are 52km, 10km and 5kmsolo runs and a 52km relay for 2, 3 or 4 personteams. A 10km walk has also been added.
Woodford www.glasshousetrailseries.com
February 4,2017
Sunshine Coast RunSeries
Round one of four races held as part of theannual series staged at varying locations, withrun distances of 10km, 5km and 2km.
Sunshine Coast www.atlasmultisports.com.au
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February 5,2017
Queensland TriSeries
Round six of the seven‐round triathlon series.Distances include QTS Sprint 750m swim/20kmbike/5km run; Super Sprint 400m swim/15kmbike/4km run; Enticer 200m swim/5km bike/2kmrun and Kool Kids 100m swim/2km bike/500mrun.
Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au
February 11‐12,2017
Noosa SummerSwim
In 2017, the event expands to a full weekendprogram. It offers a range of distances for everyability, from junior events to marathon distanceswhere seasoned swimmers can push their limits.Distances include 3km, 2km, 1km and 300m onthe Saturday, and 5km and 1.5km on the Sunday.
Noosa Heads www.worldseriesswims.com.au
February 11‐12,2017
Bribie Island TriSeries round three
Four‐triathlon series. Points scored from all fourtriathlon, must do three races to qualify forseries prizes. Long course – 1km swim, 30kmcycle, 8km run. Short course ‐ 300m swim 10kmcycle 3km run. Active kids and first timers racesare staged on the Saturday.
Bribie Island www.bribietri.com
February 11‐122017
Qld X‐TriChampionships andMultisportWeekend
Saturday am: QLD Cross Tri Champs: 1500mswim/30km bike/10km run. Sprint CrossTriathlon: 400m/7.5km/3.3km. Junior CrossTriathlon: 150m/5.5km/1km. Dirt Kids CrossTriathlon: 50m/2km/500m. Saturday pm:MudRats Kids Adventure Run, 8km trail run, 4km funrun. Sunday am: 45km XC MTB, 22km XCMTB,Mud Rats Dirt Bike. Times from tri champs, 9kmtrail run and 5kmMTB combine for Dirt Masterand Dirt Mistress.
Landsborough www.tre‐x.com.au
February 25,2017
Atlas MultisportsFreestyle Clinic
Freestyle clinic with Duane Cannell of Makin’Waves Swim School.
Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au
February 26,2017
South EastQueensland TrailRunning Series
Round seven of the eight‐race series staged inBrisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.Features 8.3km and 14.8km trail run races.
Ewen MaddockDam
www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au
March 4‐5, 2017 Bribie Island TriSeries round four
Four‐triathlon series. Long course – 750m swim,20km cycle, 5km run. Short course ‐ 300m swim10km cycle 3km run. Active kids and first timersraces are staged on the Saturday.
Bribie Island www.bribietri.com
March 5, 2017 Mooloolaba MileOcean Swim
The Mooloolaba Mile is a feature onQueensland’s ocean swimming calendar. Themain event, a one mile (1.6km) course is wellwithin reach for beginners and novice oceanswimmers. There is also a 3km, 800m, as well asjunior giants of 300m and 800m.
Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au
March 5, 2017 Sunshine Coast RunSeries
Round two of four races held as part of theannual series staged at varying locations on theSunshine Coast, with run distances of 10km, 5kmand 2km.
Sunshine Coast www.atlasmultisports.com.au
March 10‐11,2017
MooloolabaTriathlon Festival
ASICS Mooloolaba Twilight 5km run, 1k OceanSwim, Superkidz Triathlon and the Special Tri.The event also features the Mooloolaba ITUTriathlon World Cup.
Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com
March 18, 2017 March 19 PaddyPallin AdventureSeries
Designed for teams of two, the races are fun,fast and furious with three coredisciplines…mountain biking, running / trekking,and kayaking. Races take between two‐six hoursto complete.
Wild HorseMountain
www.paddypallinadventure.com.au
March 12, 2017 MooloolabaTriathlon
The iconic event of the festival, the Olympic‐distance triathlon featuring a 1.5km swim in theMooloolaba bay, one‐lap 40km bike course onthe Sunshine Motorway, and two‐lap 10km runcourse from through Alexandra Headland.
Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com
March 26‐27 Atlas Training Camp The focus of the Rainbow ride training camp is tobuild the endurance capacity of athletes on thebike through providing a well‐supported 200kmride. It will also give participants the skills andknowledge of how to prepare and recover forevents through nutrition, use of pilates andmassage.
Rainbow Beach www.atlasmultisports.com.au
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April 2, 2017 Triathlon Pink All‐female triathlon, with short 100m/4km/1km,medium 200m/6km/2km, long 300m/8km/3km,ultra 600m/16km/6km, kids 7‐9 50m/2km/500mand kids 10‐13 100m/4km/1km. Also a fun run of1km, 7 Yrs + 3km and 12 Yrs + 6km.
University ofthe SunshineCoast
www.triathlonpink.com.au
April 9, 2017 Sunshine Coast RunSeries
Round three of four races held as part of theannual series staged at varying locations on theSunshine Coast, with run distances of 10km, 5kmand 2km.
Sunshine Coast www.atlasmultisports.com.au
April 30, 2017 TooMoo 220 Supported ride from Toowoomba to Mooloolabawhich raises money for charity. Riders travel toToowoomba by bus on the Friday, and then rideback to the Coast achieving a 2000m elevationgain at the same time.
Toowoomba toMooloolaba
www.toomoo220.com.au
May 13, 2017 Island Charity Swim Every year swimmers gather to help theNambour and Currimundi Special Schools. Theyswim about 11km from Mudjimba Beach, outaround Old Woman Island to Mooloolaba.
Mudjimba toMooloolaba
www.islandcharityswim.com.au
May 13‐15, 2017 Ultraman Australia Ultra triathlon staged over three days, featuringa 10km swim, 421.1km bike and 84.3km run.
Noosa Heads www.ultramanoz.com.au
May 20, 2017 Glasshouse TrailSeries – Cook’s Tour
The Glasshouse 50 Cook's Tour is an off‐roadtrail run with 12km, 33km, 50km and 50 milerunning events. This is an annual event on theSunday closest to the 17th of May becauseCaptain Cook named the mountains on May 17during his voyage up the east coast of Australiain 1770.
Woodford www.glasshousetrailseries.com
May 20‐21, 2017 Tough Mudder Tough Mudder has a new course and newchallenges in 2017 at the home of the WoodfordFolk Festival ‐Woodfordia. There will be rollinghills, epic valleys and thick back‐forests all linedup ready for Mudders. Experience the rush ofTough Mudder's amazing new 2017 course withthousands of first‐timers and legionnaires alike.
Woodford www.toughmudder.com.au
May 27‐28, 2017 Noosa UltimateSports Festival
Starting with an ocean swim off Main Beach,with 3.8km, 2km, 1km and 500m options on theSaturday. Then on the Sunday, Cycle Noosa with160km and 85km events. There is also RunNoosa, with 21.1km, 10km or 5km races.
Noosa www.ap.ironman.com
July 8, 2017 Sunshine Coast RunSeries
Final round of four races held as part of theannual series staged at varying locations on theSunshine Coast, with run distances of 10km, 5kmand 2km.
Sunshine Coast www.atlasmultisports.com.au
July 23, 2017 Pomona King of theMountain
The King of the Mountain Festival in Pomonafeatures a run up the face of Mount Cooroora forthe 4.2km round trip. Also 3km family fun run,2.8km dash and kids 4x700m.
Pomona www.kingofthemountain.com.au
July 28, 2017 Wild Women OnTop Coastrek
The Wild Women On Top Coastrek is coming tothe Sunshine Coast for the first time, with 30kmor 60km treks, to raise funds for the FredHollows Foundation. The event is open to bothmen and women, but teams must have at least50% women. Competitors must start and finishwith the same four trekkers, no relays.
Sunshine Coast www.sunshine.coastrek.com.au
July 30, 2017 Glasshouse TrailSeries‐ Flinders Tour
The Flinders Tour is a 12.5km, 26km and 52kmtrail run at Beerburrum.
Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com
August 18‐20,2017
7 Sunshine CoastMarathon andCommunity RunningFestival
Annual running festival, including 2km, 5km,10km, 21.1km and 42.2km runs throughAlexandra Headland, Mooloolaba andMaroochydore.
AlexandraHeadland
www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au
September 9‐10,2017
Glasshouse TrailSeries – Glasshouse100
Options include 100 mile, 100km, 50km, 30kmand 11km trail run in the Glasshouse Mountains.The terrain varies from easy gravel road torough, steep singletrack.
Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com
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