Dust off the speedos and lace up your runners, the
Noosa Ultimate Sports Fest is hitting the Sunshine Coast April 27 and 28. Whether you like to swim, run, cycle, or do all three, you'll find something worth entering this April at Noosa. Formerly known as the Noosa Winter Festival, this year's event has freshened up its look with a great mix of events.
Get ready for a new look at Noosa this winter/Image by Barry Alsop Photographer Eyes Wide Open Images
The
Zinc 96.1 Swim Noosa is a great way to make a splash and kick off the festival. There's plenty of distances to choose from, no matter your fitness level. For the absolute athletes there's the
3.8km ocean swim, a new distance this year. At the other end of the scale, you can enjoy a quick dip with the
500m swim.
Find your inspiration at Noosa/Image by Barry Alsop Photographer Eyes Wide Open Images
is open to a number of various paddle crafts including ocean racing skis, SLSA surf skis, stand up paddle boards and single outriggers. If you've got it in you, give the 40km race a crack, otherwise, the 8km may just be for you.
Plenty of choices in Paddle Noosa/Image by Barry Alsop Photographer Eyes Wide Open Images
For the lycra lovers in all of us,
Subaru Cycle Noosa is for you. There are two distances to choose from, the
160km and the
85km. Both are happening on Sunday April 28.
Plenty to look at in the cycle races/Image by Barry Alsop Photographer Eyes Wide Open Images
Runners haven't been left out either. The
7 Local News Run Noosa has a variety of different distances. The distance runners will love the
half marathon, the
Mizuno 10km run and
5km run/walk.
Imagine how good you'll feel once you cross the finish line/Image by Barry Alsop Photographer Eyes Wide Open Images
Noosa is one of the many jewels in the Sunshine Coast's crown. It's an absolute joy to visit at any time of year but if you can pack in a week away from work with some trying challenges and hopefully some personal bests. Register for your chosen events now and get your accommodation sorted.
