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