| LAUNCH (Ends 31 August) | SUPER EARLY BIRD (Ends 31 December) | EARLY BIRD (Ends 28 February) | REGULAR (Ends 15 May) | |
| 500m Ocean Swim | $15 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| 1000m Ocean Swim | $30 | $30 | $35 | $45 |
AT License
If you are not an AusTriathlon Annual (Standard or Premium) Member, you will need a One Day License.
One Day Licenses are automatically added to your entry at time of purchase if you do not enter a valid AusTriathlon number for a cost of $1.
One Day Licence (ODL) is a means by which participants who are not AusTriathlon Annual Members, contribute to the costs of running the sport of triathlon. It also ensures they are covered by an appropriate level of insurance while they are participating at events.
If you are participating more than one event this season, consider becoming an AusTriathlon Australia Annual Member.
This event is governed under the AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules.
All our Events are governed by AusTriathlon Policy and Rules. Full details can be accessed as follows AusTriathlon Race Competition Rules.
If you are not an AusTriathlon Member, you will need a One Day Membership. *Please note Kids are free thanks to AusTriathlon.
TEAMS: All members of your team must be current AusTriathlon Members or a One Day Membership must be bought to cover the team.
One Day Memberships are automatically added to your entry at time of purchase if you do not enter a valid AusTriathlon number.
If you intend to compete in more than one event, then it may be worth considering an Annual Membership of AusTriathlon.
To request a withdrawal, transfer or refund you must email straddiesalute@nxsports.org in advance of the event.
Refer to our Terms & Conditions for details.
Wave starts will be uploaded after official entries close 10 days prior to the event.
Start lists will be uploaded closer to the event date.
All competitors must register prior to racking your bike. Registration will be open Friday afternoon from 1.00pm – 5.00pm at Point Lookout Oval. If you can’t make it on Friday afternoon, you can register and rack on the day from 8.00am.
Your registration pack includes:
If you are a team, one team member can collect your team race kit for the whole team at registration.
Bike racking is open on Friday afternoon from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, and on Saturday morning from 8.00am.
Before you can enter transition you must have your bike sticker and helmet stickers affixed. You must also wear your helmet for Officials inspection.
Only your race kit is permitted to stay in transition – for all other personal items, you must use the bag drop area.
To be confirmed.
To be confirmed.
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Oval
Point Lookout Bowls Club
Point Lookout Bowls Club
Home Beach
Home Beach
Home Beach
Straddie Brewing
Official entries close 10 days prior to the event. Late entries are offered until the Friday before the event – unless sold out prior.
Yes. The ODM is automatically added to your entry, if you do not have an AusTriathlon membership.
No, you are only required to purchase one ODM per team entry. If ALL team members are annual AT members, no ODM is required. If NOT ALL members are annual members then an ODM is required.
Yes. All distances have a minimum age for participation. For more information on age restrictions please visit the activity page you are interested in.
Age group racing is determined by your age as of 31 December 2025 and grouped in five year brackets (i.e. 30-34, 35-39, etc.).
In some rare cases we will consider this, but we will need a letter from their coach confirming that they are capable to compete at that distance. This letter can be sent to Nicola at straddiesalute@nxsports.org.
Relay teams involve each team member doing a single leg of the triathlon.
All In teams consist of three people who each complete all three legs of a tri each;
The triathlon is held on the weekend of Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026. There will be additional activities for the whole weekend, which can be found on the program of the event website.
The Straddie Salute welcomes individuals and teams from 7 years and up.
NXsports actively encourages individuals with additional needs to compete in our events. Please get in touch with our team on 1300 28 29 49 to discuss how we can accommodate you.
Wave start times for each distance will be finalised in the week of the event, after official entries have closed.
Yes, each triathlon participant receives a timing chip as part of their race pack which is to be worn on the left ankle. For Relay Teams there is one timing chip which must be passed to the next relay member. Results are released online by late afternoon of the event.
We do recommend you leave all valuables at home however if you have a bag & personal belongings you can leave this in the bag storage area whilst you race. Bag storage varies by location so make sure you check your Athlete Guide.
It’s too early to tell at this stage. An indicative temp will be taken the day prior and the official water temperature will be checked the morning of the event.
Wet suits are only permitted at less than 24.6 degrees.
We do everything we can to ensure everybody has support and completes their race. We are still pending final approvals from Council, so we do not have the exact curfew times yet – but our planning takes into account all the previous athlete times on the course over recent races to ensure everyone finishes (particularly the cycle as it relates to road closures).
Absolutely – but all bikes must be in a safe working condition.
Yes, helmets are compulsory to participate in the event. When you enter transition to ‘rack’ your bike, you will need to put your helmet on – at this time our technical officials will check that this is safe to wear for the event.
You are not permitted to race with any music devices including mobile phones, MP3 players, earphones etc, this is a very serious safety risk to you and the participants around you.
All teams wishing to set up tents will be asked to do so in the designated areas. With the event operating in the centre of town it is important for the safety and consideration of competitors, spectators and locals that team tents are only erected in permitted areas. Call the office if you would like some more information.
Sunday 17 May 2026
500m
1000m
500m: $15
1000m: $30
Home Beach, Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island
Minimum age: 12 years old as of 31 December 2025.
Age Groups: 12-13 / 14-15 /
16-17, 18-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 /
30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 /
50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 /
70-74 / 75-79 / 80+
(all ages calculated as of
31 December 2025)
