Coast to host World IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2016
Sunshine Coast won the right to host the first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event in the Southern Hemisphere. The half-marathon event is one of the most popular of its kind around the world and will attract global participation and a global audience.Hosting the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Mooloolaba would further elevate the Sunshine Coast’s sporting event reputation to an international forum. Hosting this event will bring yet another massive boost to local economy as Sunshine Coast continue to raise profile and aim to become Australia’s premier regional events destination.