Challenge Cairns will be the 10th event to join the international Challenge series which includes events in Europe, UK and New Zealand.  The triathlon event starts with a 3.8km swim, followed by a 180km bike ride and finishes with a 42km run.  It will be staged in Cairns, Yorkey’s Knob, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.

Challenge Cairns will have the highest prizemoney for the worldwide Challenge series and is the only Challenge event to be staged in Australia.

A ten day festival will surround Challenge Cairns, including live entertainment and a community fun run.