World Triathlon

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