Sunshine Coast

Catering at the Event Hub

As the area has been opened specifically for the event the land managers have advised that there is No Camping, No Open Fires and No BBQ’s permitted on site.

Jungle Bean Coffee

Tarryn & the Jungle Bean Coffee Van will be back providing the best coffees, ice cold frappes and snacks to keep us fired up throughout the event.

Be sure to look at purchasing your Jungle Bean Coffee Keep Cup at the event to help save on coffee cups during the event.

Alfresco Woodfire Pizzas

John and the team from Alfresco Woodfire will be onsite cooking up gourmet pizzas – full of colour and taste, the way pizzas were meant to be!

Made on a thin base to maximise the flavour of the ingredients, these smoke-infused pizzas will bring a smile to all who taste them – not to mention the added bonus of having toasty warm pizza ovens onsite!

DINING IN LANDSBOROUGH

The historic Landsborough Pub is a great place to grab a meal and a refreshing drink and catch up with the locals. Boasting the ‘coldest beer on the coast’, the pub offers the entertainment, dining and gaming facilities all in the one venue.

There are several local family owned cafés on Maleny St in Landsborough, which are popular for locals and tourists alike. Some specialise in a gluten free and vegetarian food.

To find out more go to visitsunshinecoast.com

FACILITIES AT EWEN MADDOCK DAM

Race HQ is based at the old Ewen Maddock Dam Camp on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.

Facilities at the race venue include:

• Beach & Swimming in the dam
• Portable Toilets
• Limited drinking Water on site – please ensure you bring sufficient water along to the event site
• Alfresco Wood Fired Pizza’s
• Coffee from Tarryn and Jungle Bean Coffee

As the area is only open specially for the event there is No Camping, No Open Fires and No BBQ’s allowed.

EVENT PARKING

Parking on site at the venue is limited and can include a walk up to 400m to Race HQ.  We encourage all participants to car pool wherever possible to keep the number of vehicles to a minimum.

PETS

At In2Adventure we love our fur kids, however pets are not permitted within Ewen Maddock Dam area. Please leave your furry friends at home to avoid being asked to leave the event site by SEQ Water Rangers.

ATHLETE REGISTRATION

All athletes are required to register at Race HQ prior to the event at the allocated times.

REGISTRATION TIMES

Please refer to the Event Timetable for registration times

AT REGISTRATION

1. Please bring along a copy of your entry confirmation email to registration.
2. Line up in the queue as indicated by the signs at the Race HQ tent.
3. Advise officials of your name
4. Check your details on the registration screen.
5. Collect your race bag.
6. Collect pins for your race number at the table near the registration desk (if required).
7. Get ready to Run!

RACE NUMBERS

• It is a race rule that all participants must have their race number clearly visible on their front torso at all times during the event.  This is important as marshals will monitor competitors progress around the course and require to be able to view each runners number.  Non-compliance will result in penalties
• The race number can be worn on a race belt, or attached to the outermost garment on your front torso using safety pins.
• Ensure the number is safely secured.  If your number is lost on the course, please report the loss to the Race Director immediately.
• Participants are not permitted to enter the course without displaying their allocated number.
• Numbers are not to be cut, altered, disfigured, damaged, covered or obscured in any way. Penalties, disqualification and/or fines will apply in this circumstance.

TIMING ANKLE BANDS

• Attach the timing band to your left ankle, with the chip facing outwards.  If you’re not sure please see one of our friendly marshals at Race HQ.
• Ensure the timing chip is fixed securely as it is the participants responsibility to return the timing strap on completion of the event.  If the strap is not secure or there are any issues with the velcro please report this to an event marshal before the start of the event so this can be fixed prior to the start.
• Participants agree to return the timing strap on completion of the race.  In the event where at timing chip is lost, or not returned at the end of the event a $50 replacement fee will be charged to the participants credit card

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT | THE STUFF YOU NEED TO HAVE

This is a self supported event and the following equipment is compulsory and must be carried by all participants.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

All participants are required to carry the following equipment:

• Enclosed Running Shoes suitable for the trail conditions.  These must be worn at all times throughout the trail run.
• Race Number Plate worn on the front torso and attached to the outermost garment at all times.  This can be worn on a race belt (available for purchase on line or at Race HQ on the day) OR attached with pins available at Race HQ.  The race plate will be provided in your race packet collected at registration.
• Mobile phone (Telstra Next G recommended) with emergency numbers programmed into the phone.
• A hydration pack or water container capable of carrying a minimum of up to 1 litre of water.
• Whistle
• *Waterproof jacket (breathable fabric strongly recommended)
• *Long sleeve thermal top

*Participants are required to bring these items to the event.  Participants will be advised at race registration if these items are compulsory to be carried on the day.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT FOR 11.5K AND HALF MARATHON

In addition to the items listed above participants in the 11.5k and Half Marathon Trail Run are also required to carry the following items:

• Space Blanket
• 1 x crepe bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 1.5m Long Unstretched).

EQUIPMENT CHECK

As Event Organisers we are often asked why ‘Compulsory Equipment’ is included as part of some of our races.  The simple answer to this question is that it’s about keeping participants safe, which we believe should be the priority in any decision making when it comes to event management. To find out more please visit FAQ Compulsory Equipment.

An equipment check will be carried out at registration.  Please bring all of the compulsory equipment with you when you register and to the start line.  Due to safety considerations those without the necessary equipment will not be permitted to the start line.  Runners are required to carry the required equipment with them at all times throughout the event.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT | THE STUFF IT’S GOOD TO HAVE

It is recommended that participants bring the following:

• Waterproof bag or snaplock bag for mobile phone
• Hat
• Sunglasses / Eye Protection
• Additional clothing to match the weather conditions on the day
• Warm clothes in case of bad weather, preferably layers that can be removed as the weather conditions change
• Sun Lotion
• Insect repellent
• Nutrition and hydration
• Body lubricant
• Sports injury tape
• Chairs
• Plastic bags for rubbish
• A sense of adventure!

AID STATIONS

Important Note | This is a Self Sufficient Event

Participants are required to carry their own hydration and nutrition sufficient for the duration of the event.

Aid Stations, where participants can refill bottles and hydration packs are located at:

• Half Marathon: 5k, 10k, 15k, 20k and Finish
• 11k Trail Run: 5k, 10k and Finish
• 5k Trail Run: 4k and Finish

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will take place when all, or the majority of athletes have finished the run.

Please refer to the Event Timetable for presentation times.

PRIZE MONEY

Prize money is awarded to the first 3 male and female runners to cross the line in the half marathon, irrespective of categories, as shown in the table below.

PRIZES AND MEDALS

Finishers medals are awarded to all participants in each course who successfully complete the full course.

Participants must be present in person to collect category prizes and/or spot prizes, no medals or prizes will be given to other persons in the recipients absence.

ATHLETE SERVICES

MASSAGES FROM GREEN ROOSTER MASSAGE

Nadine from Greenrooster Events Massage will be rockin’ our events again this year!!

On hand to offer any assistance needed, be it a troubling cramp, rock taping for aching backs, to a quick lactic acid flush-out so you can push out another lap.  Nadine can also help out spectators needing a little TLC in between cheering on our athletes

If you are in need of a SPORTS MASSAGE prior to the event, Nadine is based in a small studio in Springwood.

Bookings available 8am -8pm.

Contact Nadine via email at nadine@greenrooster.com.au

COURSE & SAFETY BRIEF

The Course & Safety Brief will take place at Race HQ.  For safety reasons all participants are required to attend the briefing with all equipment ready to start the event. The brief will cover all the information you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable race as well as important information about the course and any changes on the day.

The event will start soon after the Safety Brief is finished.

EVENT START

The event will commence with a mass start from Race HQ.  Please follow the instructions of the Race Director at the Start Brief.

EVENT FINISH

All courses will finish at Race HQ

RACE RULES

A good and fair race always includes a few rules and to ensure you can enjoy your race it’s a good idea to have a read of the race rules BEFORE the start of the event.

These rules will be applied by the Race Director and ignorance is not an excuse that can be accepted.

• View Race Rules

SAFETY & FIRST AID

Your safety is a key consideration; however, trail running events do involve risk.  Dedicated first aiders are on hand at Race HQ and on the course to assist where necessary.

3 SAFETY RULES

1. Stop and assist any competitor that is in need of emergency assistance.
2. Report any incident to the next available marshal or emergency radio point on the course.
3. Compete within your abilities.

On the course there are a number of things you can do to assist yourselves and fellow competitors:

• Slow down in steep or technically challenging areas.
• Run on the left hand side of tracks.
• Compete within your limits.
• Let common sense and courtesy prevail.  We want to see you safe and sound at the end of the event.

FIRST AID

First Aid will be located at Race HQ and at manned check points on the course.  This will be identified at the safety briefing.

CHECK POINTS

There are check points on the course, staffed by First Aid Qualified team members. These are marked on the course map at HQ.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In the event of fire or other emergency, follow instructions from event officials.  On the course marshals will direct you back to the Evacuation Meeting Point at HQ.  Please follow instructions from Emergency Personnel and/or event officials.

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

INSURANCE

In2Adventure has public liability insurance. This DOES NOT cover you as a participant.  If you fall over or hurt yourself, there is no accident cover for you.  In2Adventure strongly recommends that each participant has their own personal accident insurance. Each participant has been required to read & accept the RELEASE & INDEMNITY WAIVER when registering online.

UNSOLICITED PROMOTION

Our event partners have been extremely generous in supporting this event so we can all enjoy the sport we love.  We reciprocate that support and therefore no signage, flyers, promotional banners, promotional tents, branded vehicles, sales, service or trade displays are permitted to be set up within the Race HQ or car parking areas without written authorisation from the event directors.

Please be respectful of this to avoid being asked to remove tents etc.

Please see the ‘Event Promotion Policy’ displayed on the Policy page.

ENVIRONMENT

In2Adventure is committed to maintaining a minimal impact policy that will protect the environment and enable us as individual members of the general public and members of the outdoor community to continue to enjoy the vast natural environment that is Australia’s backyard.  Therefore we ask that competitors read and agree to abide by the Bush Code outlined in our Environmental Policy and ensure that no rubbish, gel packets or wrappers are dropped on the course during the event.

11KM TRAIL RUN

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 the majority of the trail running twisting and turning on single track trails through picturesque ferned rainforest.  It includes uneven rocky trails, a creek crossing, bridges, some pinchy climbs and fire roads.  The course passes back through Race HQ towards the end of the 11k so there will be lots of cheers and encouragement as you push yourself onto 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.

5KM TRAIL RUN

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 the majority of the trail run twisting and turning on single track trails through picturesque ferned rainforest.  It includes uneven rocky trails, a creek crossing, bridges, some pinchy climbs and fire roads.  The course passes back through Race HQ at the end of the 5k course so there will be lots of cheers and encouragement as you push yourself onto 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.

FREE KIDS MUD RATS RUN

This is a free, fun, non-competitive event for our youngest champions of tomorrow.  The run is an approx 500m course that takes runners around Race HQ to the cheers of the crowd.

Being a non-competitive event parents/guardians are more than welcome to accompany runners on the course.

REGISTRATION

Although this is a free event, parents/guardians are required to register and sign the waiver and release at registration prior to the event.  Each mud rat will receive a tag to wear during the run.

Please see the Event Timetable for registration times.

AID STATIONS

Important Note | This is a Self Sufficient Event

This is a self sufficient event and therefore no support crews are required or permitted.  Participants are required to carry their own hydration and nutrition sufficient for the duration of the race.

Aid Stations, where participants can refill bottles and hydration packs with water are located at:

• Half Marathon: 5k, 10k, 15k, 20k and Finish
• 11k Trail Run: 5k, 10k and Finish
• 5k Trail Run: 4k and Finish

COURSE CLOSURE

At In2Adventure we don’t usually have cut off times and wherever possible make every effort to enable competitors to finish the event. The only exception to this is:

1. To continue in the event poses a risk to the participants safety;
2. There is not sufficient daylight hours to enable the participant to finish safely;
3. Permit times do not permit an extension of the event times; or
4. Logistics and staffing do not allow this.

With that in mind, it is however expected that entrants will have trained to be able to run the majority of the event.  Expected latest finish times for this event are:

• Half Marathon | 3:20
• 11k | 2:00
• 5k | 1:00

We focus very much on ‘participation’ which is one of our key corporate principles and within reason make every effort to allow each participant to finish where it is practical.

COURSE SIGNAGE

The trail run course is signed with red and white In2Adventure arrows, cones and tape. Follow the course as indicated by the signage.  It is important to note that the course will also be marked for the TreX Cross Triathlon so please ensure you follow the trail run signage.

Marshals will be in place at strategic points throughout the course, however ultimately it is up to each competitor to know and follow the correct course route.

ACCOMMODATION IN THE SUNSHINE COAST

We know how important a good night’s sleep is before competing for the big race. Accommodation on the beautiful Sunshine Coast is renowned around the world for its superb quality, winning locations and incredible variety.

For more travel information and Sunshine Coast accommodation deals go to visitsunshinecoast.com.au

CAR HIRE

For rental car information from Sunshine Coast & Brisbane Airports.

• Sunshine Coast Airport Car Hire
• Brisbane Airport Car Hire

FLIGHTS

Before you race into the region, click here to find out more about the Sunshine Coast Airport and transfers – Con-x-ion bus service provides swift and efficient airport transfer service.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Brisbane Airport is the international gateway to Queensland with regular transfers to the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane Airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has two major terminals servicing 26 airlines flying to 67 destinations.

Rail and Coach Services

A rail line connects the region to Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the south, and Gympie and beyond to the north, with major stations at Beerwah, Landsborough, Nambour, Cooroy and Gympie North.

Private shuttle and bus services operate from both Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Intrastate and interstate bus services offer routes to the region, and regular public transport also operates within the region.

Find Out More at visitsunshinecoast.com

THINGS TO DO on Queensland’s Naturally Refreshing Sunshine Coast

With its golden sunshine, picturesque beaches, stunning hinterland and fresh local food – the Sunshine Coast really does have it all!

During your visit for Trail Run Australia, there’ll never be a shortage of things to see and do on your Sunshine Coast visit. With glorious sunny days and warm water most of the year, it’s an ideal place for an extended break around your race.

Looking for inspiration? Take a look at these ideas for things to do on the Sunshine Coast.

Landsborough & Hinterland Region

Discover the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains, walk through the lush rainforests, take in the breathtaking scenery – lose yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Pack a picnic with delicious local goodies and discover picturesque waterfalls and scenic lookouts from Flaxton, Mapleton, Maleny and Montville, through to the Glass House Mountains, Landsborough and Kenilworth.

Or enjoy true hospitality at charming and elegant cafés or award-winning restaurants with postcard-perfect views. Along the way, explore the unique shops and discover the thriving art trail with unique galleries and studios showcasing local artists and their original works.

VISITOR CENTRES

Visit Sunshine Coast operates eight accredited Visitor Information Centres for the benefit of the Sunshine Coast tourism industry, businesses, local community and all visitors to the region. Serviced by over 350 dedicated volunteer ambassadors, the centres provide a range of local and regional brochures and information on tours, attractions and accommodation.

The centres are located at: Caloundra, Coolum, Glass House Mountains, Maroochydore, Montville, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast Airport, other locations include: Maleny, Gympie, Noosa, Tewantin and Rainbow Beach.

Contact details for each office can be found HERE.

VISITOR GUIDE

Beaches, hiking, surfing, fresh local food and world-class events; from relaxation to adventure, Queensland’s naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast has it all! With its sunshine, endless coastline, lush rainforests and easy smiles, it’s a place where you will feel like a local from the moment you arrive.

The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity, and that is what makes it so special. Enviably positioned, the region is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island – a stunning haven abounding in wonders of nature, beachside culture, fresh local food, bucket list experiences and world-class events just waiting to be explored.  From the majestic Glass House Mountains to Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, the region includes over 100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, surrounded by the quiet beauty of coastal and hinterland villages.

Feel like a local from the moment you arrive, welcomed by sun-kissed surfers to bohemian artists, with no shortage of friendly people offering easy smiles. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise they’re happy!  Come to life on the Sunshine Coast and make your story a reality.

For more information about the Sunshine Coast please visit: visitsunshinecoast.com.au

• Download the Official Visitors Guide

CLIMATE

Sunscreen and swimmers, or beanie and scarf?

They call it the Sunshine Coast for a reason. The sunny subtropical climate is ideal for year round activities with summer temperatures averaging 28°C (82F) and winter a mild 20°C (68F).

Did you know that if it’s raining in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast may still be enjoying sunny weather? Check today’s forecast if you’re booking outdoor activities.

DINING IN THE SUNSHINE COAST

Locally farmed, home-grown and organic – the warm climate, rich soil and abundant oceans create a gourmet paradise. Eating out on the Sunshine Coast is a multicultural affair with plenty of fresh seafood, colourful tropical fruits, excellent wines and boutique beer. For more information on Sunshine Coast restaurant and cafés, personalised food tour itinerary and discovering a world of fresh food and produce, farmers’ markets, food festivals and award-winning dining experiences; please visit here.

DINING IN LANDSBOROUGH

The historic Landsborough Pub is a great place to grab a meal and a refreshing drink and catch up with the locals. Boasting the ‘coldest beer on the coast’, the pub offers the entertainment, dining and gaming facilities all in the one venue.

There are several local family owned cafés on Maleny St in Landsborough, and are popular for locals and tourists alike. Some specialise in a gluten free and vegetarian

To find out more go to visitsunshinecoast.com