Athlete Info
Athlete Check In
Athlete Check In is compulsory for all participants.
Location: Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving car park, Noosa Heads
Time: 5:45am - 9:15am
Individuals will receive:
- Swim Cap - Colour corresponding to your category/wave
- Timing Chip
- Body Number - after collecting your race kit, you must see Body Numbering team
*Times are subject to change and are dependent on race distance
Race Essentials
Cut Off Times
The 3.8km Swim does have cut off times due to logistics. The last swimmer must reach the furthest turning buoy at Tea Tree Bay before 7:55am.
Fin Wave
The 1km will have a Fin Wave, where swimmers may wear fins/flippers. This is a non-competitive wave.
Wetsuits
The 3.8km, 2km and 1km distances will have a Wetsuit Wave, where swimmers may wear a wetsuit. This is a non-competitive wave.
Competing In Multiple Distances
Many swimmers choose to compete in 2, 3 or 4 distances at Swim Noosa.
This is possible but please note it is the swimmer's responsibility to ensure they have sufficient time between races and that they are able to make the next wave start.
Age Group
Your age is of race day.
Presentations
Location: Main Beach, Noosa Heads
Time: 10am
Medals will be awarded to 1st -3rd in each category for all distances.
If you cannot stay for presentations, you will need to contact IRONMAN office on swimnoosa@ironman.com or 1300 761 384 to arrange collection or postage.
Postage will be the responsibility of the swimmer.
Prize Money
Prize Money will be awarded to 1st-3rd place in the Open Category in the 3.8km and 2km Swim.
Prize money is equal for both male and female.
3.8km Swim
1st - $800
2nd - $400
3rd - $200
2km Swim
1st - $500
2nd - $250
3rd - $125
Post Race
Recovery
Recovery will be after the finish line where fruit and water will be available.
Timing Chip
Volunteers will be located after the Finish Line to remove your Timing Chip.
Timing Chips must be returned, any non- returned timing chips will incur a $150 non-returned fee.
Things to Know
Parking
Parking is available in and around Noosa, please note parking is limited. However, we are running a shuttle bus service from 4am to 6pm.
Follow the link here for more information.
All road/parking rules are in place.
First Aid
First Aid will be available onsite, please see a Staff member if you require assistance.
Lost Property
Any and all lost property will be handed into the Help Desk at Check In.
