Australia’s Favourite Triathlon Returns to the Sunshine Coast

From Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, the Garmin Noosa Triathlon returns to the Sunshine Coast for five days of racing, community and coastal atmosphere.

One of Australia’s best-known sporting events, the festival brings thousands of athletes and spectators to Noosa for a program spanning swimming, running, cycling and triathlon events, culminating in the headline Noosa Triathlon on Sunday morning.

From Oceans Mooloolaba, Noosa Heads is around a 40-minute drive north, making it easy to experience the energy of the event while keeping Mooloolaba as your coastal base.

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Five Days of Sport in Noosa

The Garmin Noosa Triathlon is much more than one race.

The 2026 program runs across five days, with events for children, recreational athletes, competitive racers and spectators.

Highlights include:

• Noosa Run Swim Run – Wednesday 28 October
• Tour de Noosa – Garth Prowd Ride – Friday 30 October
• ASICS Noosa Breakfast Fun Run – Friday 30 October
• 2XU Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim – Friday 30 October
• Noosa SuperKidz Triathlon – Saturday 31 October
• Tingirana Noosa Special Triathlon – Saturday 31 October
• ASICS Noosa Bolt – Saturday 31 October
• GWM Australian Open Criterium – Saturday 31 October
• Garmin Noosa Triathlon – Sunday 1 November

Alongside the racing, the event village and Noosa Sports & Lifestyle Expo add to the festival atmosphere across the weekend.

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The Main Event

The Garmin Noosa Triathlon takes place on Sunday 1 November 2026, with racing beginning from 6:15am at Noosa Main Beach.

The standard-distance course includes:

• 1.5km swim from Noosa Main Beach
• 40km bike
• 10km run

The race takes athletes from the waters of Laguna Bay through Noosa and its surrounds before returning to the heart of Noosa Heads.

Individual entries for the 2026 triathlon are already sold out, with relay entries and waitlist options currently available.

Make Oceans Mooloolaba Your Base

If you’re heading to Noosa for one of the festival events, Oceans Mooloolaba gives you a little space from the race-weekend crowds while keeping Noosa within easy reach.

Start the day with coffee on your balcony or a walk along Mooloolaba Beach before driving north for your chosen event.

Back at Oceans, spacious two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses give you plenty of room to relax, whether you’re travelling with fellow competitors, family or friends.

Guests can also enjoy the heated pool and spa, gym and steam room, with Mooloolaba’s restaurants, cafes and beach just outside.

Coming to Watch?

You don’t need to be racing to enjoy Noosa Triathlon weekend.

Noosa Heads comes alive with spectators, supporters and athletes throughout the festival, particularly around Hastings Street, Main Beach and the event village.

Spend a morning watching the racing, stop for lunch or explore Noosa between events, then head back down the coast to Mooloolaba for a swim, dinner along the Esplanade or an evening on your balcony.

For families and friends travelling with competitors, it makes it easy to combine race weekend with a wider Sunshine Coast escape.

Event Details at a Glance

• Dates: Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
• Headline Triathlon: Sunday 1 November 2026
• Start Time: 6:15am
• Location: Noosa Heads, Queensland
• Main Race Distance: 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run
• From Oceans Mooloolaba: Around 40 minutes by car
• Event Information: noosatri.com.au

Turn Race Weekend Into a Sunshine Coast Escape

Whether you’re competing, supporting someone on the course or simply heading north to soak up the atmosphere, Noosa Triathlon weekend is a great excuse to experience more of the Sunshine Coast.

Spend race day in Noosa, then return to Mooloolaba for beach mornings, pool afternoons and plenty to explore within walking distance of Oceans.

Book your stay early at Oceans Mooloolaba – click here to check rates & availability.

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