The final preparations are being made for the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville with the event now just one month away.
The 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville is set to be the largest mass participation event ever held in the region, with thousands of athletes and supporters from around the world to attend.
The 12-day event will be held from 14-25 August and will include 19 World Championship races across five different levels of athletes, including Age Group, Para athletes, Junior, Under 23 and Elites.
The Multisport World Championships will see Sprint and Standard Duathlon, Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon, Aquathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, and Aquabike, World Championship races organised together.
Racing will be split across two venues, with road-based events of Duathlon, Aquathlon, Long Course Triathlon and Aquabike to be based out of Jezzine Barracks. Offroad events of Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon are to be hosted at the beautiful Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park. Both venues are within easy reach of the event hub at Strand Park, with Jezzine Barracks a 10-minute walk and Pallarenda Park a 10-minute drive.
Strand Park – Event Village will host the Parade of Nations, Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremonies and after party, Check In, Merchandise and the Event Expo. Strand Bar will be open every afternoon throughout the 12-day event for locals and athletes alike to enjoy the festivities.
Leanna Ali, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville, said that the final touches are being put in place for the upcoming event.
“With just one month remaining until we welcome athletes to Townsville and the surrounding region our preparations are in their final stages and the World Triathlon Multisport Championships is going to be a great event for athletes, their supporters and the wider community,” said Ali. “We’re looking forward to seeing thousands take to our courses as we showcase Townsville and surrounds to the triathlon world.”
Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney said hosting the World Triathlon Multisport Championships was a tremendous honour for Townsville.
“We pride ourselves on being the sporting and events capital of northern Australia and this event will not only bring significant economic benefits to our region, but also highlights our beautiful landscapes and vibrant community alongside our talented local athletes,” Cr Greaney said.
“The anticipation for the World Triathlon Multisport Championships is palpable. Our local sports clubs, volunteers, and community members have been working tirelessly to ensure a memorable experience for all participants. It’s an incredible opportunity to put Townsville on the map as a premier sports destination.
“Council is proud to support the World Triathlon Multisport Championships and ready to welcome athletes and visitors from all over the globe,” she said.
The World Triathlon Multisport Championships made its debut in the World Triathlon calendar in 2017 in Penticton (Canada), a successful event that was followed by Fyn (Denmark) in 2018 and Pontevedra (Spain) in 2019. The event had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic and in 2021 was split in three different locations: Almere (The Netherlands) hosted the Long Distance and Aquabike races, while the Duathlon World Championships were organised in Aviles (Spain), and the Cross Triathlon World Championships took place in El Anillo (Spain).
The 2022 World Triathlon Multisport Championships took place in Targu Mures and Samorin (Slovakia), while the 2023 event went back to its traditional set up of one location hosting all events, with Ibiza (Spain) the home of the Multisport Championships from 29 April until May 7, 2023.
The World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
