Mackay's Kids Triathlon Summer Tri-Series Promotes Active Fun for Young Athletes
The Mackay Isaac Region is gearing up for a summer of active and exciting fun for kids aged 5 to 12 as the highly anticipated Kids Triathlon Summer Tri-Series returns to the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC).
This three-part series, now in its sixth year, is designed to encourage young participants to get active, build confidence, and have a great time while engaging in healthy competition.
"Unleashing the Power: Triumphs and PBs at the 2023 Mackay Marina Run"
The 2023 Mackay Marina Run was a testament to the power of determination, as runners pushed their limits, celebrated personal victories, and left an indelible mark on the course.
Junior Pairs Angus and Sam Win First Full ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge
Mackay’s stunning Pioneer Valley played host to the Corry Cycles ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge on Saturday 6 May 2023. Featuring four stages of intense adventure activity - a 40km MTB, 10km kayak, 10km trail run and 30km road cycle - the event attracted over 100 adventure-seekers from across the country, but it was the Junior Pairs category that stole the show.
Adventure racing continues to sweep the Mackay Region
Adventure challenges vary from race to race and participants enter as an individual competitor, pair or as a team. The challenges faced by competitors have caused multisport adventure racing to grow in popularity across the world.
Adventure racing can include mountain biking, kayaking, road cycling, trail running and orienteering. Mackay's ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge, held across an entire weekend includes all of these sporting disciplines.
Mackay Kids leave their mark on the MARC
The final event in the 3 part Tri-ActiV8 Kids Tri-Series was held last Sunday 11 December at the MARC (Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Centre) with 76 kids completing either a triathlon or aquathlon.
Super Sprint Race Weekend - 9-11 December 2022
The Queensland Junior Super Sprint Race Weekend consisted of three days of fast and furious racing on the Gold Coast. Find out how our Juniors went in this type of racing!
Hamilton Island - Wrap Up
Set in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations, the Hamilton Island Triathlon provides the ultimate test of endurance in the ultimate location.
Hamilton Island Triathlon 2022
Paradise has never been so exciting! Tomorrow, we have a tribe embarking on Hamilton Island to take on the final Endurance Event of 2022 – the TRI! 16 Solo athletes, 6 teamies and a further couple stepping up for Sunday’s Ocean Swim.
Kids Tri-ed hard in the first event of 2022 Tri-ActiV8 Kids Tri-Series
Sunday, 13 November 2022 more than 70 local kids from Mackay and beyond descended on the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) for the first event of the 2022 Tri-ActiV8 Kids Triathlon Tri-Series.
It’s time for our Mackay kids to Tri
The Tri-ActiV8 Triathlon Tri-Series is back in 2022. The first of the 3-part series kicks off on Sunday 13 November at the MARC. It’s all about participation and having fun! Our triathlons are specifically designed for kids aged 5-12 years, and focus on finish lines over finish times.