More participants than ever are set to compete at an increasingly popular running festival at Noosa later this month.
Organisers are expecting more than 6500 runners to take part in the fifth edition of Runaway Noosa.
All events are now sold out, which includes the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km races.
The IRONMAN Group Oceania regional director Leanna Ali said the festival continued to go from strength to strength.
“We’re thrilled with the response from runners from home and abroad for this year’s ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon,” she said.
“Last year was the biggest Runaway Noosa with more than 5500 runners taking part and we can’t wait to see considerably more take to the streets of Noosa this May for a weekend to remember.”
“It’s great to see so many local runners getting involved, along with plenty escaping the cooler conditions down south.
“It’s also really pleasing to see the international appeal continue to grow.
“For the runners who have already signed up we hope that the training is going well and for those still keen to be on the start line get in quick, as those remaining 10km and 5km entries won’t last long.”
The marathon and half-marathon courses are renowned for being flat and fast. Participants in the running events, to be held on on Saturday, May 25, will travel along the likes of Noosa Parade and Gympie Terrace, adjacent to Noosa River.
For those who want to finish off their weekend in the water, Swim Noosa takes place on Sunday, May 26, in Laguna Bay off Noosa Main Beach.
The event offers four ocean swims – 500m, 1km, 2km and 3.8km – beginning from 7am.
The ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
Some roads and car parks will be impacted, with detour routes in place. Shuttle buses will be available from Noosa Junction Transit Centre.
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