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December 1st, 2024
Mt Beerwah, Sunshine Coast
Run with the rising sun around the base of Mt Beerwah, known by the local indigenous tribes as the pregnant mother of the Glass House Mountains. This event always tests runners with its tough terrain and unpredictable conditions. Sprint, jog or hike; this is perfect race for beginners through to elite.
Interesting fact: The Aboriginal people tell a story of the Glass House Mountains of which Tibrogargan is the father, Beerwah the pregnant mother and Coonowrin the son who betrayed his parents.
ENTRY DETAILS
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This event is staged at the base of Mt Beerwah consisting of three races.
Entries close on 27th November.
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.
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Event Start Cut Off Cost
Marathon 4am 12 noon $130.00
Half Mara 6am 12 noon $105.00
10k 7am 12 noon $80.00
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Minimum Age Limits.
10km - 12 years
Half Marathon - 15 years
Marathon - 18 years
Any participants under 18 years, will require a parent or guardian to be present at the event.
All finishers will receive an event memento.
REFUNDS
Refunds are available until 4th November 2024 and will be subject to a $30.00 admin charge.
There will be no transfers for this event.
For refunds email info@runqueensland.com
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SCHEDULE
Sunday 1st December
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Race sign-on open – 3am
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Marathon start – 4am
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½ Marathon start – 6am
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10km start – 7am
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Race bibs can be collected at the start area 1 hour before your race start time or in store at
The Running Company Sunshine Coast,
5/1 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore from 10am Saturday 25th November until close of business Friday 1st December.
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HOW TO GET THERE
Beerwah@Daybreak is staged at the base of Mt Beerwah at the end of Mount Beerwah Road in the Glass House Mountains National Park.
From Brisbane:
Drive north on the Bruce Highway (M1) until you come to Steve Irwin Way (exit 163). Take this exit and continue along for 5km, turn left onto Beerburrum Rd. Continue along this road for 1km and turn right onto Beerburrum-Woodford Rd. After 4km veer right onto Old Gympie Rd and continue for 4km then turn left onto Mount Beerwah Rd. Drive along this road for 5km and the bitumen will end. After 100m of dirt road you will be able to park on the verge. Please do not park in the National Parks carpark. Registration will be near the entrance to the NP carpark.
From the Sunshine Coast:
Drive south on the Bruce Highway (M1) until you come to Steve Irwin Way (exit 188). Take this exit and follow the signs to Steve Irwin Way. Continue along Steve Irwin Way for 19km, turn right into Glasshouse Mountains Township, follow the road around and turn left onto Coonowrin Rd. Go to the end of Coonowrin Rd (3.5km) and turn left onto Old Gympie Rd. Drive for 500m then turn right onto Mount Beerwah Rd. Drive along this road for 5km and the bitumen will end. After 100m of dirt road you will be able to park on the verge. Please do not park in the National Parks carpark. Registration will be near the entrance to the NP carpark.
Park on the verge behind the first car you reach, as car park access is restricted to event crew and members of the general public.
Do not park in the National Parks carpark, on the macadamia farm or across or in any private driveways.
COURSE MARKINGS
The course will be marked with reflective orange flagging tape (approx. every 250m). Directional arrows are red on a white background. These will be at intersections along the trail. Follow the direction of the arrow.
These red crosses will be at intersections, indicating this is NOT the course.
The course will be marked
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Reflective orange and silver flagging tape.
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Red arrows secured to trees or posts. Follow these arrows.
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Red crosses secured on trees or posts, indicating this is not the course.
Please note: the course may change due to unforseen circumstances such as bush fires, flooding or harvesting. Please follow all course markings on race day.
If you are training on the course, do not enter any areas that are closed.
Updates will be posted on social media and/or web site if this occures.
10KM
All runners must have the Capra app. Installed on their mobile phone.
The Capra app is free to download.
This will allow you to find your location in relation to the course, even if no mobile reception is available.
Click here to get the Capra app.
HALF MARATHON
All runners must have the Capra app. Installed on their mobile phone.
The Capra app is free to download.
This will allow you to find your location in relation to the course, even if no mobile reception is available.
Click here to get the Capra app.
MARATHON
All runners must have the Capra app. Installed on their mobile phone.
The Capra app is free to download.
This will allow you to find your location in relation to the course, even if no mobile reception is available.
Click here to get the Capra app.
CHECKPOINTS
All checkpoints will have water, electrolyte, and a small variety of food, but will have no cups.
Run Queensland are committed to preserving the environment in which we are privileged to stage our events.
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With this in mind, we no longer provide disposable cups at checkpoints.
As such, participants will need to carry their own cup for drinks they don’t want to put in their hydration pack or water bottle (eg. electrolyte).
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Our ‘no cup’ initiative has been a huge success since implementation in 2015 with the combined waste from checkpoints being greatly reduced.
MANDATORY GEAR & DROP BAGS
Mandatory Gear:
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Mobile phone with these numbers for emergency contacts.
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Brett Standring 0447 711 232
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Gavin Jackson 0417 007 960
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Course Map: All runners must have the Capra app. installed on their mobile phone. This will allow you to find your location in relation to the course, even if no mobile reception is available.
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Race Bib - Your allocated bib, must be worn prominently on the front of the body and must be visible at all times.
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Water bottle or hydration pack – minimum 500ml capacity
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Compression bandage
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Headlight or suitable torch. (for the Marathon only)
Recommended Gear
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Drinking cup (participants will need to carry their own cup for drinks they don’t want to put in their hydration pack or water bottle (eg. electrolyte).)
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellent
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Bite and sting treatment
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Drop Bags
Marathon only:
Drop Bags can be left near to the Start/Finish , in the drop bag zone.
You will be able to access your drop bag on the completion of each lap.
CREW & SPECTATORS
There are no support crews allowed on the course.
Support crews are allowed at the Start/Finish area only.
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Spectators are most welcome.
Beerwah@Daybreak is staged at the base of Mt Beerwah at the end of Mount Beerwah Road in the Glass House Mountains National Park.
All runners will start and finish here. You will be able to cheer them on from here.
This is the only place you will get to see your runner.
INDEMNITY FORM
All participants must ensure they read and understand this waiver prior to entering the event. It is an important document informing you of your legal rights and responsibilities. During online registration, you must tick a box to confirm you understand and accept these rights and responsibilities.
We would like to thank Beerwah@Daybreak's event partners
