Mantra and Break Free Resorts in Australia Launch Sports-Related Promotions

The Sunshine Coast is fast becoming a mecca for sporting enthusiasts, and is gearing up for another action-packed year with a host of triathlons, marathons and endurance events filling the calendar.

Mantra and BreakFree resorts are making the most of these events by offering participants the perfect place to recover. Events include:

28 June - 6 July: Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic

The annual Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic, held over eight days in July, is the perfect opportunity to combine a beach holiday with a fun family sporting event.

Promotion: BreakFree Rainbow Shores is throwing a line out to families flocking to town for the fishing classic with Two Bedroom Apartments from a low A$130 per night (minimum four-night stay). Relax and explore the amazing surrounds of the region, as well as the resort's onsite facilities such as a nine-hole golf course, three swimming pools, tennis court and games room.

17-18 August: Tough Mudder Sunshine Coast

Held at Caloundra Downs, the gruelling 16-20km Tough Mudder event will run one week before the Sunshine Coast Marathon, giving participants back-to-back opportunities to test themselves to the limit.

Promotion: BreakFree Grand Pacific at Caloundra is offering Studio Rooms over the event weekend from just A$145 per night, based on minimum stays of two nights. Located on the waterfront in the centre of Caloundra, BreakFree Grand Pacific provides a perfect location for some well-deserved R&R after this epic endurance event.

24-25 August: BreakFree Rainbow Shores Triathlon

Hundreds of participants and spectators will descend on the seaside town of Rainbow Beach for two action-packed days of sports and entertainment this August.

Promotion: BreakFree Rainbow Shores is the event sponsor and is tempting athletes with a special deal for a 4-Night Break from just A$102 per night in a One Bedroom Apartment, based on a minimum four night stay.

25 August: Sunshine Coast Marathon & Community Run Festival

Australia’s newest running festival, the Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Run Festival, offers 2km, 5km, 10km, half or full marathon events.

Promotion: Headquartered at the Alexandra Headlands Surf Club, BreakFree Alexandra Beach has the inside running on the best accommodation location for the marathon and is offering Studio Apartments from A$167 per night based on a minimum stay of two nights.

15 September: IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast

The friendly shores of the Sunshine Coast will turn into a sunlit battle ground at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast event. Competitors will race through Mooloolaba, starting with a swim off Mooloolaba's surf beach followed by a flat and fast cycle course. The run will tie up the day's exciting events with a two lap course around Mooloolaba's Esplanade.

Promotion: Located on The Esplanade just a short stroll from the start / finish line, Mantra Mooloolaba Beach offers a variety of onsite leisure facilities for relaxation before and after the gruelling event. Stay at the oceanfront resort from A$253 per night in a One Bedroom Apartment. Minimum two night stay.

1-3 November: Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival

Sporting champions will join amateur competitors at the Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival. Held at Queensland’s famous Noosa Beach the annual festival is one of the world’s largest annual multi-sport events and culminates with the Noosa Triathlon.

Promotion: Whether you are competing or cheering on the athletes, stay ahead of the pack and book accommodation at Mantra French Quarter, Noosa. The Hastings Street resort has One Bedroom Deluxe Apartments during the festival period from A$487 per night. Minimum three-night stay.