19 August 2018, 11AM
The Strand Yeppoon – Serving up the goods
Thanks again to the Strand Hotel Yeppoon for assisting the YTF with all things catering at this year’s event. It was again great to have the presentations under the big tent in the...KEEP READING.
19 August 2018, 8AM
Aqualification Fitness – Learning to have fun & win
Big thanks to Joy and Val of Aqualification Fitness for their ongoing support of the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival and triathlon in general in our region. We’ve written a lot about th...KEEP READING.
19 August 2018, 8AM
Running with Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers
The entire YTF team would like to thank respected Yeppoon law firm RHR Lawyers for their second year of sponsorship of the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival run leg. Catherine and the tea...KEEP READING.
13 August 2018, 9PM
Livingstone Shire Council and the YTF – A sense of purpose
We would sincerely like to thank the Livingstone Shire Council for its ongoing support of the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival and our amazing region. Everyone from mayor Bill Ludwig, do...KEEP READING.
13 August 2018, 8PM
SSP and the YTF – A winning combination
A big shoutout to Shanahan Swaffield Partners (SSP for those in the know) for their ongoing support of the YTF. For the past 4 years not only have these guys continually supported ...KEEP READING.
09 August 2018, 12PM
A big thanks to Regal’s Dental for their support
It’s was once again great to have Regal’s Dental on board as an ongoing sponsor to the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival in 2018. Nat and Miles are dedicated supporters of all...KEEP READING.
09 August 2018, 8AM
Bikes on High – Let’s ride!
A big shout out to our fourth year sponsor, Bikes on High, who again supported the race greatly through their sponsorship and also thousands of dollars worth of giveaways for our p...KEEP READING.
08 August 2018, 10PM
ASM Builders – Locals building our community
The entire team at the YTF would again like to thank Sam and Amanda Milfull from ASM Builders for their ongoing support, not only as a major sponsor but also assisting us with infr...KEEP READING.
08 August 2018, 8PM
Movement Improvement, helping the YTF move ahead
The YTF has had a longstanding sponsorship history with Movement Improvement, which began at our inaugural event, and we are so thrilled that in the fourth year of the triathlon fe...KEEP READING.
08 August 2018, 8PM
DC Motors, a great history of supporting local events.
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival was fortunate in 2018 to once again have the support from DC Motors and Subaru. DC Motors is a local and valued multi-brand car dealership, and we ar...KEEP READING.
20 July 2018, 8PM
Important Competitor update
Due to necessary changes to race numbers and competitor listings, we have re-released the 2018 YTF Competitor Book. Please download the latest version to ensure you have the correc...KEEP READING.
17 July 2018, 10PM
The 2018 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival begins next week
It’s time to get your fitness on! We would like to welcome all registered competitors to the 2018 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival. Please find below a link to a digital copy of your Com...KEEP READING.
15 June 2018, 10AM
The YTF Official Merchandise
The official 2018 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival Merch is now available. Get in quick before they’re all sold out! Styled in the ‘Conquer the Beast’ Kraken 102 theme ...KEEP READING.
14 June 2018, 5PM
THE YTF Super Saturday
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival is excited to announce a partnership with the Fitzroy Frogs Triathlon Club in running all of it’s Super Saturday events. From the Junior Duathl...KEEP READING.
22 April 2018, 9PM
Livingstone Shire Council supporting the return of the YTF
A big shout out from the YTF Team to the Livingstone Shire Council for their ongoing support, both in accommodating our event logistically and for their much appreciated financial ...KEEP READING.
22 April 2018, 11AM
Completely customised nutrition
The YTF is pleased to announce the return of INFINIT Nutrition Australia as the events offical Nutrition Partner. Committed to developing products that help athletes perform and fe...KEEP READING.
22 April 2018, 7AM
Good things come in 3’s
Training for Tri-Sports can sometimes be lonely stuff, often requiring a quality set of headphones and some mixed up and inspiring tunes to help stay focussed and while away the ti...KEEP READING.
01 April 2018, 8PM
More than qualified swim coaching for CQ
Apart from having a tremendous business name, Aqualification & Fitness also make an amazing contribution to swimming in CQ. If running the popular and vibrant Northside Pool do...KEEP READING.
14 March 2018, 9PM
The YTF Kraken 102 Team Finder
Do you want to compete and complete the YTF Kraken 102 as a team? We understand that a long course triathlon, and the YTF Kraken 102 in particular, can be a daunting beast to conte...KEEP READING.
05 March 2018, 10AM
ASM Building our Success
We are extremely pleased at the YTF to welcome back ASM Builders as sponsors to our 2018 event. An award winning family owned local business, owners Sam and Amanda have been zealou...KEEP READING.
02 March 2018, 1PM
The Voice of Ironman Asia Pacific
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival (YTF) is thrilled to announce that the ‘Voice of Ironman Asia Pacific’ Pete Murray will be commentating across the YTF weekend, including throughout ...KEEP READING.
21 February 2018, 2PM
Regal’s Dental – Supporting the YTF
A big shout out to our major sponsor, Regal’s Dental. Another of our committed sponsors who have supported us since our very first event. ‘We love having Miles and Nat’s support wi...KEEP READING.
21 February 2018, 9AM
Welcome back, Shanahan Swaffield Partners.
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival would like to welcome back 4th year sponsor Shanahan Swaffield Partners. The local accounting firm has a long history of not only supporting the Tria...KEEP READING.
20 February 2018, 10AM
YTF Run Leg Sponsor – Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers
The YTF is pleased to announce that the respected Yeppoon law firm Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers are on board once again as the 2018 Run Leg sponsor. Glenn Skinner, Race Organiser f...KEEP READING.
15 February 2018, 2PM
We welcome back Movement Improvement Physiotherapy to the 2018 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival.
Event organiser Glenn Skinner was excited to announce that the premier physiotherapy service will again be involved this year. ‘It is great to have them back on board. They are par...KEEP READING.
12 February 2018, 2PM
DC Motors Rockhampton major sponsor to the YTF
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival is extremely proud to announce DC Motors as a major sponsor of the 2018 YTF event. It is particularly exciting to us that Subaru have aligned with DC...KEEP READING.
08 February 2018, 7PM
Registration is now open for the 2018 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival
Registration is now open for the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival, with 2018 bringing some exciting new changes and challenges. Are you ready to take on the Kraken? Held across Saturday ...KEEP READING.
04 December 2017, 5PM
The YTF Returns!
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival will be back in 2018, bigger and better… or should we say longer! After announcing 6 weeks ago that the triathlon festival would not continue, ...KEEP READING.
12 July 2017, 4PM
Their Kitchens Rule
Triathlon events take a lot of hard work, organisation and precision, much the same as training for a triathlon does itself. Another local master (beside us) of hard work, organisa...KEEP READING.
12 July 2017, 11AM
Triathlon registration has been extended
Prospective entrants in the 2017 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival have been delivered an early win with registrations now extended until midnight, Wednesday July 19. Entry costs start at...KEEP READING.
10 July 2017, 2PM
The Yeppoon Aquatic Centre Kids Aquathlon
We are extremely pleased to announce that this year’s Kids Aquathlon sponsor for the YTF is the very fitting Yeppoon Aquatic Centre. Located on Mathews Flinders Drive and servicing...KEEP READING.
10 July 2017, 2PM
The Sharks Swim Club 3km Fun Run
Come onboard the ofishal Sharks Swim Club ‘Fancy Dress or Not’ 3km Beach Fun Run. Open to all beach loving bouys, gils, friends, families and fish the Sharks Swim Club 3km is a run...KEEP READING.
03 July 2017, 2PM
Regal’s Dental supporting the YTF
A big shout out to our major sponsor, Regal’s Dental. Another of our committed sponsors who have supported us since our very first event. With clinics in Yeppoon, Emu Park and Grac...KEEP READING.
01 July 2017, 7PM
More than a major sponsor
Being the end of the financial year it is a somewhat relevant time to thank our major sponsor Shanahan Swaffield Partners for their ongoing support. Taxation, Accountancy, Finance ...KEEP READING.
28 June 2017, 3PM
BOQ Yeppoon in the bike seat for 2017
BOQ Yeppoon proud to announce their sponsorship of the BOQ Bike Leg in the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival When you’re in the neighbourhood drop in and meet Dan Lorraway and Ian Scott,...KEEP READING.
27 June 2017, 10PM
Dare to be different
Having high-quality clothing, wetsuits and accessories are pretty important in triathlon so we’re happy to welcome back the masters of this kit, Dare2Tri, as the 2017 YTF Swim Leg ...KEEP READING.
27 June 2017, 9AM
The YTF 2017 Festival Dinner – Saturday 5th August 6:00pm
The 2017 Yeppoon Triathlon Festival Dinner will again be held in the stunning Ocean View Room upstairs at The Strand Hotel on the Yeppoon Foreshore. The evening promises to be an e...KEEP READING.
18 May 2017, 10AM
The Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers Run Leg
The YTF is pleased to announce that the respected Yeppoon law firm Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers or on board as the 2017 Run Leg sponsor. Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers are the oldest...KEEP READING.
17 May 2017, 2PM
Back in the saddle for 2017
A big shout out to the guys at Bikes on High for not only coming back as a major sponsor to the YTF but once again supplying us with all our competition prizes! Bikes on high are t...KEEP READING.
09 April 2017, 10PM
Win a Specialized Performance Bicycle valued at $2,500!
Like the idea of spanking along the bike leg of the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival on a new Specialized Performance Bike? Well here’s your chance! YTF major sponsors Bikes on High have...KEEP READING.
03 April 2017, 11AM
A customisable sports drink! What the?
Fancy a sports drink you can adjust to your own calorie requirements, with your own preferred blend of carbohydrates and protein, any required amino acids, electrolytes, caffeine l...KEEP READING.
24 March 2017, 10AM
Teamwork makes the dream work
Yeppoon and CQ sports professionals are a tight knit community, with companies often working together in collaboration to offer holistic services to their clients. This is nowhere ...KEEP READING.
20 March 2017, 1PM
It’s time we achieve our goals
As you may expect we’re quite passionate at the YTF about tri-sport training and always encourage our competitors to continue to challenge themselves and never lose faith that they...KEEP READING.
17 August 2016, 9AM
Sponsors – Fuelling our Progress
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival would like to extend a more than heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters, the Festival itself would simply not be possible without ...KEEP READING.
10 August 2016, 10PM
Thank you to our Principal sponsor, DC Motors Renault
DC Motors Renault, headed by General Manager Sheamus O’Reilly is the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival’s Principal sponsor and has been a strong supporter and promoter of Rockhampton and ...KEEP READING.
03 August 2016, 6PM
CQ’s first look at the All-New Koleos
A first for not only Yeppoon but also Central Queensland will see our principal sponsor, DC Motors, showcasing their much anticipated 2017 All-New Renault Koleos during this year’s...KEEP READING.
29 July 2016, 9AM
On their Road to Rio
Sometimes you need not look any further than right beside you for inspiration. This applies 100% to Kate Doughty and Katie Kelly as they are both currently working hard to reach th...KEEP READING.
26 July 2016, 2PM
Where’s my #(@!%$ bike!
A lot of us know that sinking feeling when you’ve possibly just left the coffee shop after your early morning ride, Zymil skim milk flat white in hand, only to find all that’s left...KEEP READING.
26 July 2016, 11AM
Flames set to light the way
Best of luck from the YTF team to The Emmaus Flames, the Corporate Cup team from Emmaus College. The team includes a fantastic representation from the College with past student Ala...KEEP READING.
23 June 2016, 1PM
The YTF 5km Fun Run
Calling all participants for this year’s YTF 5km Fun Run, a day of fun, fitness and fundraising. Last year the Fun Run raised $3,000 for the well deserving RACQ Capricorn Helicopte...KEEP READING.
23 June 2016, 1PM
DC Motors Renault announced as YTF Principal sponsor
YTF Race Organiser Glenn Skinner and DC Motors General Manager Sheamus O’Reilly are delighted to announce that DC Motors Renault are now onboard as the principal naming spons...KEEP READING.
16 June 2016, 2PM
Win a $1000 holiday for two
Here’s your chance to win a $1000 holiday for two… just for standing around! This year the DC Renault Yeppoon Triathlon Festival is giving away a holiday for two staying at t...KEEP READING.
10 June 2016, 6PM
Before the Kraken came… the Rinser!
Our good mates at Roth Plumbing went above and beyond last year in our inaugural event to build Yeppoon’s first water feature… The Roth Rinser! It will once again be a very promine...KEEP READING.
08 June 2016, 11AM
SSP – Back on board
Major sponsor to the YTF and experts in accounting and taxation Shanahan Swaffield Partners are back on board for this year’s YTF Corporate Challenge. Currently in training limbo, ...KEEP READING.
06 June 2016, 12PM
The Early Bird gets the Bike
A massive congratulations and well done to Pinky Neven, winner of the YTF Early Bird Registration competition! Pinky has bagged herself a Specialized Performance bike worth $2,500 ...KEEP READING.
27 April 2016, 11AM
All fired up and ready to go
Courtney Gilfillan is definitely a lady with an inner fire and having grown up in the pristine rainforest of the stunningly beautiful Nightcap National Park in northern NSW she not...KEEP READING.
21 April 2016, 3PM
Q&A with Ryan Waddington – Professional Triathlete and Male Race Ambassador for the YTF
Leafing through a running magazine in the summer of 2009 Ryan came across a K-Swiss add for Ironman, the tag line was: 140.6 Miles of Awesome. This marked the beginning of a turnin...KEEP READING.
12 April 2016, 9AM
Team LSC Xpress back to defend their title
Jared Thomsen and his sprint team knows what it takes to compete and win in a triathlon and will be back in 2016 to defend their title in the YTF Corporate Sprint Distance Triathlo...KEEP READING.
30 March 2016, 4PM
The YTF Competitor Pack
Enter in the YTF before 27th May during Early Bird Registration and you’re guaranteed to secure your full Competitor Pack. The packs will be available at registration on Saturday 6...KEEP READING.
24 March 2016, 5PM
Don’t just Tri – Do!
Set aside time in your new year calendar for the 2nd Annual Yeppoon Triathlon Festival, held on the 6th and 7th of August 2016. With Yeppoon’s idyllic climate on offer the Triathlo...KEEP READING.
06 March 2016, 9AM
The real anatomy of a bicycle
We don’t often think about it, but most of the things we use every day started out as minerals in the ground, or aggregates of minerals like rocks. Your trusty pushy is no differen...KEEP READING.
28 February 2016, 2PM
The Wizards of Timing
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival is pleased to announce that all competitive races at our second triathlon festival will be timed by the highly renowned crew at The Timing Wizards. C...KEEP READING.
24 February 2016, 4PM
Win a set of Zipp Wheels valued at $3,350
If the chance to win a Specialized Performance Bicycle just for registering early in the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival wasn’t enough we’re now throwing out there a competition draw fo...KEEP READING.
19 February 2016, 5PM
Kit for Tri Newbies
Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the array of kit you’ll need for your first Tri? At the most basic level all you really need is your body and a push bike, that said we’ve comp...KEEP READING.
08 February 2016, 2PM
Are your teeth affecting your performance?
While your teeth won’t necessarily help improve your performance or win a triathlon, they could definitely help you lose one. A sore tooth which causes mild or acute pain can great...KEEP READING.
31 January 2016, 8AM
Official Training Partner announced
The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival would like to welcome back TCR Triathlon Coaching & Conditioning as a Major Sponsor and Training partner for the 2016 Festival. TCR have always b...KEEP READING.
25 January 2016, 12PM
SSP Teams Thunder and Lightning
Training for a triathlon is intense, tough work, we all know this. Some legs we are naturally good at, while others need more focus, thought and outside assistance from experienced...KEEP READING.
11 January 2016, 9AM
Get back to being fit, strong and pain free
As athletes we all know that the equal combination of fitness and skill is a key requirement in giving good continuous results. Being fit, healthy and injury free may seem like a g...KEEP READING.
06 January 2016, 6PM
2016 Triathlon Dates Announced
Set aside time in your new year calendar for the 2nd Annual Yeppoon Triathlon Festival, held on the 6th and 7th of August 2016. With Yeppoon’s idyllic climate on offer the Triathlo...KEEP READING.
06 January 2016, 3PM
New YTF Website Launched
It is somewhat fitting that one of the first news stories to go into the new Yeppoon Triathlon Festival website is about the website itself. Totally redesigned and redeveloped by t...KEEP READING.
23 July 2015, 10AM
2015 Fun Run Details
The Capricorn Helicopter Rescue 5km fun run on Saturday 1st August. Start time: 3.45pm on the Yeppoon main beachfront. Enjoy live entertainment after the fun run with The Short Fal...KEEP READING.
22 July 2015, 3PM
2015 Photo Competition – Win Cash!
Fancy yourself as a budding photographer or wanna be paparazzi? Then why not take some time during the Festival to keep your eyes peeled for that magic shot, you could even win som...KEEP READING.
20 July 2015, 3PM
Carb Loading Pre-Race Dinner – 1 August 2015
Join us on Saturday night 1st August at 6.15pm at the Strand Yeppoon for a ‘Carb loading’ pre-race dinner. Featuring three pasta meals for $30 PLUS two motivational guest speakers....KEEP READING.
24 March 2015, 10AM
WIN A YEPPOON TRIATHLON TRI SUIT – 2015
All early bird entries will go into THE draw to win a Yeppoon Triathlon Tri Suit to the value of $200. Early bird entries close 8th May 2015. ...KEEP READING.
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