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2nd August 2025
Rainbow Beach
This is undoubtedly Qld's most beautiful trail-running event, with spectacular trails taking you through one of the marvels of nature - the towering sand cliffs of the Cooloola Coast. Formed over thousands of years, the coloured sands rise over the expansive blue Coral Sea. Runners will experience lush forests, perched lakes, rising sand dunes and the historic lighthouse while running single track, fire roads and beaches. This is the perfect event for a weekend getaway.
Interesting fact: The Aboriginal people have a dream-time story about how the Coloured Sands were formed along the Cooloola Coast.
ENTRY DETAILS
The 2025 Rainbow Beach Trail Festival will be held on Saturday 2nd August.
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.
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This event is based at Phil Rogers Park Rainbow Beach, consisting of three events.
Price includes GST.
Event Start Cut Off Cost
11km 8am 2pm $85.00
Half Mara 7am 2pm $115.00
Marathon 6am 2pm $140.00
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Minimum Age Limits.
11km - 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 & TRANSFERS
Refunds are available until 15th July 2025 and will be subject to a $30.00 admin charge.
There are no transfers for this event.
For refunds email brett@runqueensland.com
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday 1st August 2025.
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Race sign-on 3pm - 6.00pm Phil Rogers Park
Saturday 2nd August 2025
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5am - Race sign-on Marathon only
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6am - Race sign-on Half Marathon
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7am - Race sign-on 11km.
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Race Start Times - All races start and finish in Phil Rogers Park.
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6am - Marathon
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7am - Half Marathon
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8am - 11km
Race brief will be 15mins prior to each race.
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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.
11KM
HALF MARATHON
MARATHON
MANDATORY GEAR
Mandatory Gear:
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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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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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Water bottle or hydration pack – minimum 1.5litres capacity for marathon competitors.
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– minimum 500ml for half marathon & 11km competitors.
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Compression bandage
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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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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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Pri
CHECKPOINTS & DROP BAGS
Checkpoints 1, 3 & 5 will have water, electrolyte, some lollies, fruit and small snacks but will have no cups.
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Checkpoints 2 & 4 will have minimal water only.
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Run Queensland is committed to preserving the environment in which we are privileged to stage our events.
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 (electrolyte).
Our ‘no cup’ initiative has been a huge success since implementation in 2015 with the combined waste from checkpoints being greatly reduced.
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There are no drop bags at this event.
SUPPORT 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.
The event is staged at Phil Rogers Park (at the south end of Wide Bay Esplanade).
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.
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