A world qualifying event for the standard Olympic distance, this year’s triathlon will expose the unique cross border course, including a bridge run and a Lake Mulwala hugging circuit to many competitors from all over.
The triathlon part of festival takes place on the Saturday afternoon from the Mulwala Waterski Club and the O’Meara Kennedy First National Real Estate Foreshore Fun Runs will resume their normal format on Sunday morning on the Yarrawonga Foreshore near the slide.
Organising committee, the local Sacred Heart’s Splash n Dash team, have been frantically putting final preparations together to ensure this year’s event will be even better than previous years.
Event Manager Jared Loughnan said the event will attract more than 2,000 people including athletes, support crews and volunteers from all over Australia injecting more than $1.2 million into the local economy.
“Our strong relationship with Triathlon Victoria will see the event become more sustainable, attractive and rewarding for competitors, local businesses, residents and sponsors,” Jared said.
“With the support of Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism and the Mulwala Water Ski Club and we have been able to make it more of a community festival and retain the Sunday fun runs from our original Splash and Dash event.
“By attracting World Qualification for the ITU World Championship alongside the Victorian State Series it will further place Yarrawonga Mulwala on the map. A significant achievement only awarded to several triathlons in Australia.
“Our registrations this year have been strong and on par with last year and the weather forecast is looking perfect,” Jared said.
Remember that whilst race entries will be taken on the day the organisers encourage everyone to register prior to Thursday at www.ymmf.com.au to avoid the queues on the day.