The 2018 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup is a sprint distance triathlon - 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run.  The event will be held on the scenic beaches and coastal roads of Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.

LOCATION
Mooloolaba Beach

Prize money distribution

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Rank	Men	Women
1st	7,500 USD	7,500 USD
2nd	6,000 USD	6,000 USD
3rd	4,500 USD	4,500 USD
4th	3,000 USD	3,000 USD
5th	2,100 USD	2,100 USD
6th	1,800 USD	1,800 USD
7th	1,500 USD	1,500 USD
8th	900 USD	900 USD
9th	675 USD	675 USD
10th	525 USD	525 USD
11th	450 USD	450 USD
12th	375 USD	375 USD
13th	300 USD	300 USD
14th	225 USD	225 USD
15th	150 USD	150 USD

The 2018 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World cup will consist of the following:

SWIM - 1 lap course, triangle shaped course. Starting on the beach and swimming in a clockwise direction.

CYCLE - 4 lap 5km loop.  Out and back clockwise ride along Mooloolaba Esplanade and Alexandra Parade.  Gradual climb along Mooloolaba Esplande from transition to Buderim Avenue intersection before descent onto Alexandra Parade.  Sharp turn point at the corner of Maroubra street before inbound journey along Alexandra Parade.  Sharp technical dog leg turn before downhill descent onto Beach Terrace to transition.  The “first runner, last rider” scenario is applicable for this event.  In this case the rider will be taken off the course.

RUN - 3 laps.  An undulating course taking in stunning coastal views along the way.  Out and back course ran in a clockwise direction along Mooloolaba Esplanade and Alexandra Parade.  Gradual climb along Mooloolaba Esplande from transition to Buderim Avenue intersection before short descent onto Alexandra Parade before turning after Buderim Avenue.