6 Feb 2026

IT’S TRAIL RUNNING, REIMAGINED: In2Adventure launches Sunshine Coast 24hr Ultra to Celebrate 20 years of adventure – 30-31 May, 2026

Entries open Friday 13 February with an 11-hour, 50% launch offer

In its milestone 20th year of creating outdoor adventures across Australia, In2Adventure has announced an exciting new addition to the Trail Run Australia series — the Sunshine Coast 24hr Ultra.

Taking place from midday Saturday 30 May to midday Sunday 31 May, the event brings a fresh, inclusive twist to ultra trail running, blending endurance, flexibility and community into one unforgettable experience.

At the heart of the event is the 24hr Ultra — a format that sees runners complete a 5km trail lap every hour on the hour, with 59 minutes and 59 seconds to finish each lap. Unlike traditional formats, there are no eliminations. Participants can rest, refuel, skip a lap if needed and rejoin when ready, with results based on total laps completed and overall time.

It’s a format designed to reward persistence, strategy and trail spirit — and to open the door for more people to experience ultra running in a supportive and social environment.

Surrounding the main event is a suite of participation options, ensuring there’s something for everyone:

• 24hr Ultra – the ultimate endurance challenge
• 10hr Ultra – choose any 10 hours within the 24 to complete 10 laps
• 5hr Challenge – Sunday morning start at 7am
• 5km Finale – a standalone 5km event joining the final lap at 11am Sunday
• Entry categories include solo, pairs, teams and families

Race HQ will come alive across the weekend with a true festival atmosphere — food, music, stalls, support crews and a buzzing trail community cheering every lap, every comeback and every finish.

In2Adventure Event Director Robyn Lazenby said the new event reflects both the evolution of trail running and the organisation’s long-standing commitment to creating inclusive, bespoke, meaningful outdoor experiences.

“As we celebrate 20 years of In2Adventure in 2026, this event captures everything we’ve learned about what brings people to the trail — connection, challenge, community and the freedom to take on an adventure in your own way,” she said.

“We wanted to create something that feels exciting and fresh, while still staying true to the spirit of trail running. It’s about supporting people to push themselves, share the journey and be part of something bigger than a single finish line.”

The weekend will also feature themed laps, interactive elements and festival-style experiences — including the Midnight Madness Lap, the Wheel of Destiny and the much anticipated return of the Sir and Lady Sprintalot challenge — with full details to be revealed closer to the event.

To celebrate the launch, entries will open with a one-day introductory offer:

The only thing haunting you this Friday the 13th… is FOMO if you miss it.
50% off full entry price
Friday 13 February | 9:00am–8:00pm AEST (11 hours only)

The Trail Run Australia Sunshine Coast 24hr Ultra is expected to attract endurance athletes, recreational runners, families and supporters from across Australia and beyond, further cementing the Sunshine Coast as a premier destination for outdoor adventure and active tourism.

Entries and event information:

• trailrunaustralia.com.au

Media enquiries:
In2Adventure

• info@in2adventure.com.au
• in2adventure.com.au

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