Overview
Compete in IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast with a stunning swim in the Pacific, a scenic bike through coastal roads, and a run along the beautiful beachside trails.
Event summary Whether it's your first time taking on the distance or you're chasing down a PB - Sunny Coast is the place to race. The flat and friendly course, lined with spectators cheering you all the way to the finish line is perfect whether it’s your first or tenth IRONMAN 70.3.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday 11 September 2026
3:00pm - 7:00pm · Event Information Open · Event Information, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba Esplanade 3:00pm - 7:00pm · IRONKIDS Check-In · Event Information, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba Esplanade 3:00pm - 7:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 3:00pm - 7:00pm · Sunshine Coast Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 3:00pm - 7:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Athlete Check-In · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 3:00pm - 7:00pm · Massage open (Onsite bookings) · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba EsplanadeSaturday 12 September 2026
6:30am - 7:30am · IRONKIDS Check-In · Event Information, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba Esplanade 8:00am · IRONKIDS Race Start · Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba 8:45am (approx) · IRONKIDS Random Draw Prize · Finish Line, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba Esplanade 10:00am - 4:00pm · Event Information Open - Venue · Event Information, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba Esplanade 10:00am - 4:30pm · Event Information Open - Transition · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade 10:00am - 4:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 10:00am - 4:00pm · Sunshine Coast Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 10:00am - 4:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast - Athlete Check-In Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 10:00pm - 4:00pm · Massage open (On-site bookings) · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 10:00am - 4:30pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Compulsory Overnight Bike Racking · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 11:30am · Transition Tour · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 1:30pm · Transition Tour and First Timer Q&A · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 2:30pm · Pro Briefing (Pro athletes only) · Harbour Room, The Mantra, MooloolabaSunday 13 September 2026
4:45am - 3:30pm · Street Gear Area Open · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 4:45am - 5:45am · Transition Open · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 4:45am - 3:30pm · Event Information Open - Transition · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 6:00am · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Pro Male Race Start · Mooloolaba Beach 6:05am · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Pro Female Race Start · Mooloolaba Beach 6:12am · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Para Open Division Race Start · Mooloolaba Beach 6:15am · IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Age Group Rolling Race Start · Mooloolaba Beach 8:00am - 3:30pm · Massage open (On-site bookings) · Finish Line, Beach Terrace 8:00am - 3:30pm · Event Information Open - Venue · Event Information, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba Esplanade 9:00am - 3:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 9:00am - 3:00pm · Sunshine Coast Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Athlete Village, Northern Parklands, Mooloolaba Esplanade 9:43am · First Male Finisher Expected · Finish Line, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba 10:11am · First Female Finisher Expected · Finish Line, Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba 12:15pm - 3:30pm · Transition Open for Bike Check Out · Parkyn Parade Park, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba 3:12pm · Last Finisher Expected · Beach Terrace, Mooloolaba 4:00pm · Awards and 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down ceremony · Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, Mooloolaba- Route
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 13–23 °C · Water 22 °CSwim course
- 1.9km Athletes will enjoy the experience of a rolling start to kick off the swim course at Mooloolaba’s spectacular surf beach! The ocean swim consists of a one lap counter-clockwise course, starting at the eastern, more sheltered end of Mooloolaba Beach and finishing approximately 120m west of the swim start.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia → IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 12 September at 0:00 → 12 September at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast
Sun, 12 Sept 2027