FAQs

Mater Smiling for Smiddy is the Platinum Charity Partner of Noosa Triathlon and has been a feature of Noosa Triathlon since 2010. In partnership with Noosa Triathlon, we offer a VIP Noosa experience to beginner and seasoned athletes alike, in return for going Beyond and fundraising in support of Cancer research at Mater. 

We have 350 Platinum Individual entry places available to Noosa Triathlon.  Platinum entries include a guaranteed early wave start, custom Team Smiddy tri-suit, exclusive VIP bike racking, VIP Trackside recovery zone and much more.

Team Smiddy competes in our own race category with medals for the top three men and women and a guaranteed early wave start. By participating in the Team Smiddy wave, you are unable to race as an age group athlete and compete for places in the age group categories. If you wish to be a part of Team Smiddy and fundraise for cancer research, you still can! You will just need to enter your Noosa Tri age group registration and contact us at [email protected] to help set up a fundraising page.

Yes, you can purchase a Relay Team spot directly from Noosa Triathlon and set up a free Team Smiddy fundraising page.  By fundraising a minimum of $2,000, your Relay Team will receive great Team Smiddy benefits and exclusive merchandise—just like our Individual Team Smiddy athletes. Due to race rules, we are unable to offer the early wave start for teams, but we can offer many other benefits and fundraising rewards.

No, you don’t! Our events draw men and women each year who range in age from 20 to 65 with varying sporting abilities and experience. Some are very new to triathlon, while others have been doing it for decades! What they all have in common is a big heart, a great attitude and a determination to push beyond their comfort zone.

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage our participants to bring along their mates to join Team Smiddy as a fundraising team—fundraising is always easier when you can share the load! Simply create a fundraising team at registration and invite your mates to join. But don't worry if you're signing up solo. One of the great things about Smiddy is even if you don't know anyone when signing up, you will be embraced into the Smiddy community straight away.  

Want more information? You can get in touch with the team here.

If you are unable to participate in the event after registering, the following cancellation fee will be incurred:

• 50% cancellation fee of the entry fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 5.00 pm Monday 30 June 2025.
• 75% cancellation fee of the entry fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 5.00pm Friday 15 August 2025
• No refund of the entry fee from requests received from 5.00 pm Friday 15 August 2025.

Please refer to the Participant Terms and Conditions for more information. To advise of cancellation, please contact us here.

Being a part of Mater Smiling for Smiddy at Noosa Tri is about more than just the event! Team Smiddy brings together a community of like-minded people from diverse backgrounds, who are all committed to making an incredible impact on cancer research.

As a member of Team Smiddy, you will be making your race about more than just the finish line, gaining access to exclusive VIP perks and most importantly Going Beyond to support cancer research at Mater.

Mater Smiling for Smiddy run a number of events throughout the year, including a 5-day corporate cycling challenge, where we venture abroad and embark on an adventure to remember! We also conduct weekly river loop cycles every Wednesday on the beautiful Brisbane River, host training rides plus much more.

Each individual athlete commits to raising $1,000 in support of cancer research at Mater by Noosa Tri race day, but we encourage all our athletes to Go Beyond and smash their fundraising goal. 

By going Beyond, you can uplift your Noosa Tri experience and unlock great fundraising rewards including a pair of ASICS Noosa Tri shoes, exclusive discounts off your 2026 Noosa Tri entry and much more.

After registering you will instantly receive your own fundraising website profile which you can personalise with your own stories, pictures and updates.

You can collect all of your donations via this page, and your donors/supporters can conveniently use their debit/credit cards to make a donation.

Sharing the link to this page via social media, emails and in person will take donors straight to your own fundraising campaign.

Fundraising data proves that making a self-donation to your page encourages your friends and family to follow suit – so remember to make your first self-donation a generous one! 

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and a tax receipt will instantly be sent to your donors after each donation.

Once registered you will receive an email welcoming you to the Smiddy community. This email will include links to our handy fundraising resources, hints and  tips to make raising your $1,000 minimum goal a breeze.

We also have a dedicated team of fundraising coaches, who can answer any questions you may have related to fundraising.

Historically, the average amount raised per person is over $1,500, which goes to show that it really is possible!

No, you don't. Everyone has their own story and reason for wanting to get involved. The fact you are interested in something bigger than yourself shows us that you're already a Smiddy person. Our riders and triathletes are motivated by a variety of reasons. Simply looking to challenge yourself? Go for your life! That's why many Smiddies have signed up and we'll cheer you on as you do it! We can guarantee that your Smiddy journey will offer more than you expect—and you'll be thankful it does.

Funds raised through Mater Smiling for Smiddy go directly towards cancer research projects at Mater, supporting various cancers, including melanoma. As gaining a research grant is extremely competitive, fundraising is a critical line of support for researchers. You can see more about the research you'll be supporting through your fundraising here.

A regular training routine is important to undertake Noosa Triathlon and ensure you have an enjoyable experience. A great place to start is linking up with your local triathlon club to help you get the right training advice.

We have also created a handy 8-week training guide to help get you started on your journey. 

All Team Smiddy athletes are welcome to join our weekly Brisbane River Loop held each Wednesday from Adam Smiddy Park, Milton at 5.30am.  You can find more details on our Training page.

We have a great community of athletes across Australia all connected by their passion for supporting cancer research. When you join Team Smiddy at Noosa Tri, we ask you to connect with the Smiddy community via our exclusive Team Smiddy Facebook group. This is a great tool to connect with athletes in your local area for training and share training inspiration.