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Palmy Classic, Palm Cove –  Sat 28th & Sun 29th June 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Melanie Blight

Cairns Tropical Far North Queensland is buzzing with sporting events lately, such as the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival that was held at the beginning of the month, which is a growing annual international crowed drawer. Palm Cove one of Cairns’ northern beaches was the host of the swim leg of this year’s Ironman challenge. Palm Cove is holding yet another fabulous sporting event, the Palmy Classic, aimed at bringing together the community for their chance to display their love of sport and all things fitness in a fun and friendly environment.

This event is open to the wider sporting community as well as surf lifesaving members, whilst offering competitors the opportunity to win a vast variety of fantastic prizes. The Palmy Classic is entertaining for the entire family, whether you are a spectator, participant, a serious competitor or simply in it for the thrill of it.

The Cairns, Palm Cove Surf Lifesaving Club is a not for profit community service club who are responsible for running a successful and competitive nipper, cadet, open and master’s program. The club are eager to run the event and watch the numbers grow over the up-coming years. The club’s eventual goal is to develop the Palmy Classic in to being acknowledged as the world’s premier endurance Life Saving races just like the Coolangatta Gold on the Gold Coast.

Over the weekend of Saturday the 28^th and Sunday 29^th of June, Palmy Classic will showcase ocean swims, beach races and the 2014 Palmy Classic Endurance Ironman. The event is expecting over 300 competitors overall, including Iron man greats ; Liz Pluimer, Shannon Eckstein, Tara Coleman and Zoe Heiniger, just to name a few of the notable Surf Competitors from down South.

*****Where:

Palm Cove, 20km North of Cairns, QLD.

https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Palm+Cove+QLD+4879/@-16.7176902,145.6928292,11z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x69787273f9dd9611:0x500eef17f210820

*****When:

Saturday the 28^th and Sunday 29^th of June.

 

*****Saturday the 28^th of June – Individual events and all age entrants

 

On Saturday the 28^th a fun yet competitive series of races take place.

Beginning at 8.00am the first of many races – the 3 kilometre, 1.5 kilometres and the 500 metre beach swims all take off on the Palm Cove foreshore. This event is open to all entrants 10 years and over. Closely following the beach swims are the beach runs. There will be the 10 kilometre, 5 kilometre and the 2 kilometre (dash for cash) beach runs. The beach races are open to all ages.

 

*****Sunday the 29^th of June – Teams and individual Palmy Classic Endurance Ironman

 

This main event begins with a 9 kilometre ski race (ski paddlers must be over 15 years) around Double Island, followed by a 2 kilometre run, a 2 kilometre swim, a 4 kilometre board paddle and a 4 kilometre run. Please Click Here for the map of the race.

This event is not for the faint hearted as it is sure to challenge!

All entrants will receive T-shirts and individuals in the race will receive a finisher’s medal. There will be a random draw of big prizes for all entrants consisting of Mango surfcraft, surf ski, mango paddle, Mal surf board, Big Cat prizes and a GoPro Hero camera is also up for grabs for a team competitor. Additionally, the open male and female $500 cash giveaway is lined up for the Palmy Classic.

 

For those who want to watch…

Spectators will have plenty of vantage points to take in the action from either the beach, one of the many cafes on the Palm Cove esplanade or from the balconies of their ocean view accommodations. Cheering crowds along the route is very motivating for the participants so visitors as well as family, friends and colleagues of the runners are encouraged to come along and support the runners. It’s a fun day out for everyone.Cheer competitors along and enjoy stylish Palm Cove and all it has to offer. Many restaurants and cafes will be buzzing with all the action, so there will be nothing less than a fun and lively atmosphere all day long throughout the village. Full food and drink catering will be available on site, while the fully licensed Surf Club will be serving refreshing drinks and yummy meals throughout the day. Athletes and their families travel near and far to compete in this event and the majority take the time to enjoy the Tropical Far North’s fabulous sights and tours whilst visiting.

 

Details

Registration and marshaling starts at 6.45am each day with races beginning at 8am.

Costs to participate

Saturday the 28^th

Swim and run events for children $20 (10 – 13 years), (14 years and over) $40.

Sunday the 29^th

Palmy Classic Endurance Ironman $75 (individual) $100 (Team  of 4 members).

Contact Details

Whether you are looking for a fun day out watching the action take place set in a beautiful 5-star location or if you would like to embrace your competitive side and participate in the races, the palm Cove Classic is for you!  Contact the Cairns Holiday Specialists (07) 4059 5959 to find out some ideal accommodation options to place you in the heart of all the action. Phone The Tour Specialists (07) 4059 5959 and find out what activities you can do in and around Palm Cove, Cairns while you are here.

For details on the event please contact the Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club on surf.admin@cairnssurfclub.com.au or phone: 07 4059 1263.

 

Author: Madeleine – A Cairns Holiday Specialist