Trail Run Australia is an iconic event that takes runners on a journey to some of Australia’s most beautiful destinations.
This series has a challenge available for runners of all abilities and ages, and considering the scenery you’ll be around, you can consider this a run of a lifetime.
Trail Run Australia, 2023 Dates, Sunshine Coast, Prices, Course Map, Qld
Taking in some of Australia’s most spectacular hinterland trails, the course takes runners in and around the beautiful Ferny Forest on the shores of Ewen Maddock Dam on winding single-track trails through this spectacular rainforest hinterland.
And whether you are a hardcore trail runner, a weekend warrior, or a family with kids, there’s a course for everyone, including a half marathon, 11k, 5k, and FREE Kids Mud Rats run.
TRA21 (1 x 9.5km lap + 1 x 11.5km Lap)
The Sunshine Coast Trail Run Festival is based in the Sunshine Coast’s rainforest hinterland in Ferny Forest on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.
This spectacular and technically challenging trail run is one of the most picturesque of the series, with most of the trail running, twisting and turning on single-track trails through the picturesque ferned rainforest. It includes uneven rocky trails, a creek crossing, bridges, pinchy climbs and fire roads. The course passes back through Race HQ at the end of both laps, so there will be lots of cheers and encouragement as you push yourself onto the next lap and through to the finish line. After completing two full laps and passing the lap point at Race HQ twice, head out again to CP1, turning left and following the course to the finish line.
This is an OFF ROAD run, so a shoe that provides grip, stability and quick drainage will be best for this course.
TRA11 (1 x 11km lap)
The Sunshine Coast Trail Run Festival is based in the Sunshine Coast’s rainforest hinterland in Ferny Forest on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.
This spectacular and technically challenging trail run is one of the most picturesque of the series, with most of the trail running, twisting and turning on single-track trails through the picturesque ferned rainforest. It includes uneven rocky trails, a creek crossing, bridges, pinchy climbs and fire roads. The course passes through Race HQ towards the end of the 11k, so there will be many cheers and encouragement as you push yourself onto the finish line.
TRA5 (1 x 5km lap)
The Sunshine Coast Trail Run Festival is based in the Sunshine Coast’s rainforest hinterland in Ferny Forest on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.
This spectacular 5k trail run is one of the most picturesque of the series, with most of the trail run twisting and turning on single-track trails through the picturesque ferned rainforest. It includes uneven rocky trails, a creek crossing, bridges, pinchy climbs and fire roads. The course passes through Race HQ at the end of the 5k course, so there will be many cheers and encouragement as you push yourself onto the finish line.
Free Kids Mud Rats Event
The mud rats is a free, short, fun, non-competitive event for our Kids aged 5 to 9 years. If there are any Mud Rats under 5 (for run) who would like to take part, they must be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years of age) around the course.
The course is a short, fun circuit around HQ, usually around 100-400m.
The Sunshine Coast division is hosted together with the Sunshine Coast MTB Festival. It will take you incredible hinterland trails around the Beerwah State Forest and along the banks of the Ewen Maddock Dam. Most of it involves running through single trails in ferned rainforests, creek crossings, rocky trails, and some open trails.
Be sure to put the Trail Run Australia on your marathon bucket list!
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