Event Guide

Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns (3.8km Swim, 180km Ride, 42.2km Run)

Set in one of the world's most iconic tropical locations, IRONMAN Cairns will take place on 9 June 2013. It will feature a course memorable for the 3.8km swim in the warm waters of Tropical North Queensland, the 180km bike leg that travels up arguably the most scenic coastal roads in Australia towards Port Douglas and a 42.2km run that includes the Cairns boardwalk before finishing in the heart of the city of Cairns.

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns (1.9km Swim, 90km Ride, 21.1km Run)

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns will be held on Sunday 9 June 2013. The event will include a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run, finishing along the Cairns Esplanade.

McDonalds IronKids Cairns Triathlon

Join in the tri fun with the kids' only version of the Ironman Cairns. Swim through the Esplanade Lagoon, ride along the Esplanade and run along the boardwalk to the finish at Fogarty Park. It's not about being the best but giving it a go and having a whole lot of fun being active, plus you'll get an ASICS finisher's T-shirt and go in the draw to win spot prizes. It doesn't matter if you've never raced triathlon before or if you want to race as an individual or as part of a team with your friends and family.

Coral Coast Triathlon 5150

The Coral Coast Triathlon 5150 is a tradition in Tropical North Queensland that joined the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival for the first time in 2011. Taking place on the 2 June 2013, the Coral Coast Triathlon starts and finishes in the paradise of Port Douglas with a course featuring Four Mile Beach. 5150 (Olympic distance), Sprint and Enticer distance options will be available for both individuals and teams.

RRR Mountain Bike Challenge (35km / 70km)

Hekili Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge

Another unique adventure race that appears in the jam-packed program will see Palm Cove beach come alive as the starting line for the inaugural 'Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge' on Sunday June 2nd 2013. The 40km ocean race will see OC1's, OC2's, 6's and surf skis battle it out in the mother of all surf legs' and head north with the wind toward the famous Port Douglas, Four Mile Beach finish line.

Quicksilver Reef Swim - Green Island (1.5km/3km)

This unique ocean swim will offer competitors a chance to swim in the sparkling waters off Green Island. This spectacular 1.5km or 3km swim has the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef below the surface. Swimming over the reef brings the delights of colourful reef fish, turtles and a variety of corals as you navigate one of the most amazing reef swims in the world. Following the swim, competitors and spectators are invited to relax and enjoy the white sandy beaches, emerald rainforest and beautiful coral reef at Green Island.

The Cairns Post Run For Cairns

Join hundreds of locals, friends and families of athletes for this great community and charity event on Friday 7th June 2013 from Fogarty Park on the Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy the beautiful Tropical North Queensland winter sunshine with a 5km stroll for a good cause, or take a serious approach and battle it out with other runners for great prizes and heaps of fun. 

Southern Cross Ten Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo

The Southern Cross Ten Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo will feature a selection of gear, clothing, food and drink stalls for both athletes and the general public to enjoy. The Expo provides the ideal opportunity for athletes to stock up on last minute equipment needs and talk to the experts behind the brands.