Trail Run Australia | Sunshine Coast 24hr Ultra

Ewen Maddock Dam hosts this event in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with the Trail Run Australia | Sunshine Coast 24hr Ultra centered on consistent laps and the extended effort from daylight into night. It feels like an ultra where patience is key: endurance athletes start alongside weekend warriors, first-timers, pairs, teams, and families, all sharing the same repeating pattern. The challenge is straightforward: Every hour, on the hour, runners complete a lap within 59:59 minutes. There are no eliminations; miss a lap, rest, refuel, and rejoin when ready. Race HQ maintains a festival atmosphere with food, music, stalls, support crews, and spectators cheering each lap, return, and finish. It is designed to reward persistence, strategy, and community as much as speed, and by the end, it likely earns the description: "It's not just a race, it's a trail party!"