Trail Run Australia - Sunshine Coast

Ewen Maddock Dam sets the tone: wooded, practical, and built around a repeat lap rather than a point-to-point wander. Trail Run Australia - Sunshine Coast is a multi-format trail event where the main rhythm is rainforest singletrack and fire trail, with a steady climb each time around. It feels like the sort of race where you settle into your loop, learn the bends, and keep deciding how much more you have in the legs. The course mixes narrow forest running with more open fire trail, so expect changes in footing and pace rather than a flat cruise. Solo runners share the day with pairs, larger teams, and family teams, which should give Race HQ a relay-camp feel. The key quirk is simple and runner-friendly: “no eliminations; laps are counted,” with placings based on how many you bank and how long it takes. Bring the required enclosed running shoes, and if you are out after dark, the torch for overnight laps matters.