2017 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup

Mooloolaba, Australia • Event Website

The 2017 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup is a standard distance triathlon - 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. The event will be held on the scenic beaches and coastal roads of Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. The Mooloolaba Triathlon has a long history with this year’s event being the 25th Anniversary of the age group triathlon.

The 2017 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World cup will consist of the following:

SWIM - 2 lap course. Starting on the beach and swimming in a clockwise direction.

CYCLE - 8 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 - 4 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 descent onto Alexandra Parade. Turn around point at Mayfair Street.

Prize Money Distribution. Elite men and women:
1st 7,500 USD
2nd 6,000 USD
3rd 4,500 USD
4th 3,000 USD
5th 2,100 USD
6th 1,800 USD
7th 1,500 USD
8th 900 USD
9th 675 USD
10th 525 USD
11th 450 USD
12th 375 USD
13th 300 USD
14th 225 USD
15th 150 USD

Athletes Briefing:

THURSDAY 9 MARCH
17.00 - 18.00 Check In for briefing Mantra Room, Mantra Mooloolaba
18.00 - 18.30 Athlete Briefing Mantra Room, Mantra Mooloolaba
18.30 - 19.00 Race Pack Distribution Mantra Room, Mantra Mooloolaba

Prize Money:

Total 60, 000 USD

Documents:

Media notes:

Media Contact:
Noel McMahon - Media Manager, IRONMAN Oceania

Address for Media Credentials request:
https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=41806051

Event Schedule

FRIDAY 10 MARCH
14.00 - 15.00 Swim Familiarisation Main Beach, Mooloolaba

SATURDAY 11 MARCH

Elite Women
10.00 - 11.00 Athlete Lounge Open - Elite Women Athlete Lounge, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
Uniform & Wheel Check applies
10.15 - 11.15 Transition Open - Elite Women Elite Transition, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
10.45 - 11.15 Swim Warm up - Elite Women Main Beach, Mooloolaba
11.20 Athlete Line Up and Introduction - Elite Women Elite Transition, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
11.30 Race Start - Elite Women Main Beach, Mooloolaba
13.15 - 13.30 Remove Women bikes from Transition Elite Transition, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
13.50 - 14.00 Medal Ceremony - Elite Women Main Stage, Mooloolaba Esplanade

Elite Men
13.00 - 14.00 Athletes Lounge Open - Elite Men Athlete Lounge, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
13.30 - 14.15 Transition Open - Elite Men Elite Transition, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
13.45 - 14.15 Swim Warm up - Elite Men Main Beach, Mooloolaba
14.20 Athlete Line Up and Introduction - Elite Men Elite Transition, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba
14.30 Race Start - Elite Men Main Beach, Mooloolaba
16.35 - 16.45 Medal Ceremony - Elite Men Main Stage, Mooloolaba

Closest Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport (20min) or Brisbane International Airport (1h 15min)

Local Transportation

Taxi, Bus services & Car Hire

Host Hotel

Mantra Mooloolaba, Venning Street, Mooloolaba

Homestay

There may be the opportunity for Homestay to be organised through our local triathlon clubs and networks. Please contact jo.robey@ironman.com if you require this service.

Technical Delegate
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Website
http://www.mooloolabatri.com
Event Contact
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Phone
1300 761 384 or +61 7 5430 6700
Address

24 Lionel Donovan Drive
Noosaville QLD 4566

Event photos

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Event Videos

2017 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup - Elite Women's Highlights

Australia’s Emma Jackson returned to the top of the World Cup podium for the first time in four years, with a strong all-round performance leading to her win at Mooloolaba on Saturday.