Event Overview
The Straddie Salute Triathlon Festival is held on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) with activities across Friday 15 May to Sunday 17 May 2026. The main triathlon day is Saturday 16 May 2026, based around Point Lookout Oval, with swim starts from Home Beach. The program includes two adult triathlon options: Straddie Pure (750m swim, 25km bike, 8km run) and Straddie Salute (750m swim, 15km bike, 8km run) along with Straddie Kidz options.
What the Course Demands
Both triathlons use the same 750m ocean swim start at Home Beach, so athletes should be ready for open-water skills and a clean transition into the bike leg. Straddie Pure extends the cycling to 25km, increasing the importance of steady pacing before the 8km run. The Straddie Salute is described by organisers as an offroad format and may involve frequent changes in rhythm across the day’s segments.
Who This Event Suits Best
This festival suits athletes looking for a short-course triathlon with a coastal island setting and structured event weekend. Straddie Pure can suit competitors wanting a longer bike segment relative to the run, while Straddie Salute is better aligned to those comfortable with an offroad-style triathlon format. Relay and team categories are offered, which can suit athletes targeting a shared race-day execution.
