The event will run from April 16-24. First to compete will be the U14 and U15 athletes. The action starts from 8am Friday at Maroochydore beach with ironman and ironwoman and surf and board races throughout the day. The final events will be the under 14 male and female surf race finals. Sprints and beach relays will take place at Mooloolaba from 2pm Friday. Saturday's beach events at Mooloolaba begin at 7am with the young athletes competing in 2km runs. Flags will start from 4.30pm. Competitors aged from 30 to 75 will also hit the water at Mooloolaba on Saturday with the masters open swim events starting from 8am.