Mackay Surf Club at Mackay Harbour hosts a public multisport weekend organized by Mackay Triathlon Club. The Mackay Triathlon Festival 2026 offers a wide selection of swim-bike-run events, including "Standard Triathlon," "Sprint Triathlon," and "Enticer Triathlon," alongside duathlon, aquathlon, and aquabike options.
For runners, the event provides numerous ways to compete without undertaking a full triathlon. Participants can opt for run-bike-run in the "Sprint Duathlon" or "Standard Duathlon," swim-run in the aquathlon events, or forgo running for an "Ocean Swim" or aquabike. The atmosphere is expected to be that of a club race, with participants testing themselves at the harbour and selecting the format that suits their abilities and equipment.