EAST QUEENSLAND EVENTS

Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, trail enthusiast, or just lacing up for your first 5K, our calendar has all the details you need to stay on top of upcoming races, fun runs, and trail events across the region.

SUN 26 JANUARY

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN RELAYS AND MARATHON

Tamborine Sports Centre, Long Road, Tamborine Mountain

This race offers a fun, inclusive, and scenic way for participants to complete a marathon in Queensland. The race will welcome both solo runners and relay teams of 2, 3, or 6. The 7km loop course starts and finishes at the Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre, featuring varied terrain like grassed trails, concrete paths, bitumen roads, and minor rainforest tracks. There is also a marathon distance. Entries and the event webpage will open soon, and participants are encouraged to book accommodation early. www.tmrelay.com

SAT 1 FEBRUARY

BEERWAH @ NIGHT

Mount Beerwah, Glasshouse, Mountains, Sunshine Coast Strap on your headlamp and experience the thrill of running in the dark at Mt Beerwah! With 10km, 21km, and marathon options, this popular event kicks off the trail-running season in Queensland, giving runners a chance to enjoy their sport in the cool of night. If you’ve never tackled a trail in the dark, this run around the base of Mt Beerwah is the perfect introduction. www.runqld. com.au

SUN 2 FEBRUARY

SEQ TRAIL SERIES - BUNYAVILLE

James Drysdale Reservice, Bunya Join the SEQ Trail Running community for SEQ Bunyaville, round 5 of the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, Season 12. There is a short course option (8.6km) and a long course option (15.7km) www. seqtrailrunningseries. com.au

SAT 8 FEBRUARY

DUSK ‘TIL DAWN

Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Toogoolawah

This event offers a range of timed and distance running events on a 1km loop at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds. Designed to create a safe, friendly, and unique experience, this event is all about enjoying the run without pressure. Whether you’re training or aiming for a personal best, you’ll be supported in an atmosphere filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of running expertise. Proceeds from the event will go to the charity “Community Friends.” www.geoffruns. com

SUN 16 FEBRUARY FUN RUN PINK

Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast

The Gold Coast edition of Fun Run Pink is held as part of Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2024/2025 at the Gold Coast Performance Centre on 16 February 2025. Options include 1km, 3.5km, 5km and 10km (refer to event website for minimum age for each distance). While the triathlons are for women only, the whole family can get involved in Fun Run Pink, which is open to all genders, young and old. www. theeventcrew.com.au

SEQ TRAIL SERIES - HINZE DAM

Hinze Dam, Picnic Parkland, Advancetown

Join the SEQ Trail Running community for SEQ Hinze Dam, round 6 of the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, Season 12. There is a short course option (11km) and a long course option (17.2km). www. seqtrailrunningseries. com.au

SUNDAY 9 MARCH

COOMBABAH TRAIL RUN

Koala Trail, Shelter Rd, Coombabah

This events offers a 5.5km and 11.5km distance in the beautiful Coombabah Lake Conservation Area, Gold Coast. Both routes consist of a single loop through the reserve. The start/finish area is at the main entrance of the reserve, opposite the Southport Airfield, on Shelter road (Koala Trail). www. coombabahtrailrun.com

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FUN RUN

Southbank, Brisbane

This events offers a 5.5km and 11.5km distance in the beautiful Coombabah Lake Conservation Area, Gold Coast. Both routes consist of a single loop through the reserve. The start/finish area is at the main entrance of the reserve, opposite the Southport Airfield, on Shelter road (Koala Trail).www. fundraise.mater.com

SUNDAY 16 MARCH

SEQ TRAIL SERIES - DAISY HILL

Underwwod Park, Priestdale

Join the SEQ Trail Running community for SEQ Daisy Hill, round 7 of the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, Season 12. There is a short course option (14.2km) and a long course option (19.9km) www.seqtrailrunningseries. com.au

SUNDAY 22 MARCH

HELL OF THE WEST

Goondiwindi Town Park, Goondiwindi The Goondiwindi Triathlon Club present a HELLISH WEEKEND of Multisport. Come and experience the Goondiwindi region’s legendary community hospitality and challenge yourself to complete one of the events in HELLISH conditions. Running races are 5k and 10k. Triathlons including kids also available. www.hellofthewest.com

NOOSA ULTRA TRAIL

Noosa District Sports Complex, Noosaville

The varied trails of the beautiful and yet largely undiscovered Noosa Trail Network are home to diverse and challenging; yet fast and runnable terrain. Proud to be officially recognised as a UTMB® INDEX event, this is a “must do” on your 2025 calendar. Whether you’re new to trail running and keen to challenge yourself over the

Forest 15km, the Cross Country 25km; the Pomona Sundowner 30km or a more experienced runner looking for that ultra distance on the Out’N’Back 50km or the epic Hinterland Traverse 80km and 100km Ultra-Trail® – these trails offer something for everyone. www. noosaultratrail.com

SUNDAY 29 MARCH

YANDINA FIVE ‘O’

Terella Brewing, Yandina Run Queensland is thrilled to bring you another running of the Yandina Five ‘0’ on beautiful trails around the township of Yandina on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The name Yandina means ‘to go on foot’ in the local Indigenous language and that’s what we love to do! The Yandina Five ‘O’ includes 50km, 36km, 21km and 12km courses through Mapleton National Park and some private land and will take you across bubbling creeks, past a stunning lookout and up and down challenging hilly terrain. . www.runqld.com.au

SUNDAY 30 MARCH

ENDO-END FUN RUN

Damian Leeding Memorial Park, Oxenford

This event is an annual fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis Australia. Situated around Oxenford’s picturesque Regatta Waters Lake on the Northern Gold Coast, the course is a relatively easy and flat 4.22km loop route. The 4km, 8km, 12km and 21km options all start outside the Southport Yacht Club. This event takes place in March each year to coincide with Endometriosis Awareness month. www. elements-running.com

RUN ARMY

Southbank, Brisbane

Run Army Brisbane is an annual fundraising 5km and 10km fun run or walk around Brisbane city.This memorable event starts from Grey Street in South Bank and the course takes in relevant landmarks such as the ANZAC Square, Macarthur Chambers, Kemp Place Fire Station, and Queensland Police Headquarters. The 10km runs over the Story Bridge and the William Jolly Bridge; and if you are doing the 5km, you’ll experience the Goodwill Bridge and the revamped Victoria Bridge. Participants will be able to choose a charity beneficiary, with $5 from their entry donated to their chosen service. https://runarmy.org.au/event/ brisbane/