Your guide to the Noosa Triathlon

When: 29 October - 2 November 2025

Noosa Triathlon events | Where to stay | Where to eat | What to do in Noosa | Where to go afterwards | Training tips | How to get here

One of Queensland’s toughest endurance events, set in one of our most spectacular coastal towns, Noosa Triathlon returns from 29 October - 2 November 2025 with an action-packed festival for all.

Here’s everything you need to know about Noosa Triathlon, and how to make the most of your time on the Sunshine Coast.

What makes the Noosa Triathlon so special?

The Noosa Triathlon is an internationally acclaimed event for many reasons. The scenic course winds its way from Noosa's golden beaches into the hinterland. Its history, a now four-decade-long tradition to descend on the surf town to compete. The atmosphere stretches off the course and into the after-party.

Put simply, this is Australia’s largest, oldest and highest-profile triathlon event. One of the world’s largest Olympic-length triathlons and the biggest multi-sports festival in the Southern Hemisphere, the five-day event attracts over 13,000 competitors from across the globe and more than 30,000 spectators.

Whether you’re a professional, training for your first triathlon, or a weekend fitness warrior looking for your next challenge, there’s an event at Noosa Triathlon for you. 

Noosa Triathlon events

The main event – Noosa Triathlon – tackles the Olympic distance course from Main Beach, through the village streets into the Hinterland. That’s a 1.5km ocean swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run. But there's plenty more than just the triathlon to get you to join the action across the five-day festival.

• Noosa Run Swim Run: anyone from 8 to 80 years of age can join in for a 1.5km run, 750m swim and 1.5km run (shorter distances for 8-13 years)
• Tour de Noosa: 28km out and back cycle course that cruises through Noosa, and ends with a free coffee
• Breakfast Fun Run: 5km of good times for all ages 
• Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim: 1km open water from Noosa Main Beach
• Noosa Superkidz Triathlon: a kid's version of the iconic triathlon for your future triathlon stars aged 7-13 years. This is all about fun, with no times or placings recorded
• Special Triathlon: a shorter, safe course that covers 100m swim, 3km cycle and 500m run for people living with disabilities
  
• Australian Open Criterium: a star-studded lineup of some of Australia's best professional cyclists. It’s a high-intensity race on the super-fast circuit along Noosa Parade – and certainly one to grab a spot by the sidelines.
• Noosa Bolt: Australia’s premier 5km road race brings the country’s best middle-distance runners to the flat, multi-lap course along Noosa Parade
• Noosa Sport & Lifestyle Expo: Return to the festival village at Noosa Woods where you can learn about the latest gear and tech for endurance athletes.

How to plan your Noosa Triathlon getaway

Noosa accommodation

Make the most of your time at Noosa Tri and stay in the heart of the action. Favourites close to the start line include Fairshore, Mantra French Quarter, The Sebel Noosa, and Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort – all located along Hastings Street. Check into Noosa Blue for a boutique hotel on Noosa Drive, Netanya for luxury self-contained accommodation from studio apartments to three-bedroom penthouses, or Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas, nestled by the serenity of Noosa National Park.

Find more in this Noosa accommodation guide.

Dining out in Noosa

Come hungry, because there is plenty of incredible dining to fuel your appetite during the Noosa Triathlon, from waterfront seafood restaurants to buzzy celeb-chef hotspots.

Seeking something healthier? You’re spoilt for choice here, with fresh flavours and raw ingredients dominating at restaurants and cafes like Olakino, Oakberry Acai and Raw & Rice. If you prefer plant-based, Noosa Junction’s Jungle and Co serves up superfood lattes, botanical elixirs and healthy bowls that'll power you to the finish line. It’s also worth a trip to Sunday's Noosa Farmers Markets for local food stalls, produce and more.

Things to do during the Noosa Triathlon

You won’t find yourself searching for things to do in your downtime: this travel hotspot has everything from world-class spas to heart-pumping adventures.

Clock up some beach time at Main Beach or Little Cove (consider taking a surf class or find your own breaks), or meet your step count on the coastal tracks through Noosa National Park – just moments from the start line.

Start your day with a pilates class at Noosa Flow, or sweat through a SUP yoga class on the Noosa River.

What to do after the Noosa Triathlon

Once you’ve had your fill of coastal village life, take advantage of all the beauty that lies just beyond Noosa’s doorstep.

There’s no place better to work out in nature: paddle your way through the mirror-like maze of waterways on Australia’s only everglades system, or ocean kayak with wild dolphins in Great Sandy National Park. 

For a taste of the countryside, hit the road for the Noosa Hinterland to wind your way through small mountain towns, paddock-to-plate dining, and luxurious retreats where you can soak away your sore muscles while soaking in the fresh air. Or dial up the adventure, jump in a 4WD and hit the sand along the Great Beach Drive.

Noosa Triathlon training tips

Whether you’re a returning competitor or testing your triathlon skills for the first time, here are some training tips to get you started.

Getting here

Getting to the Noosa Triathlon is a cinch. Sunshine Coast Airport is just 30 30-minute drive from Noosa Heads. Or, fly into Brisbane, pick up a rental car and drive 100km north to Noosa.

More Noosa events to add to your calendar

The bustling Noosa events calendar doesn’t end at this finish line. Noosa shines during the annual Festival of Surfing while foodies can indulge at Eat & Drink, one of Queensland’s best food festivals.