Coombabah Trail
Run / Walk

Event Day
  • Date: 29/09/2024 07:00 AM
  • Location: Koala Trail, Shelter Rd, Coombabah QLD, Australia (Map)
  • More Info: Visit our Facebook Page by clicking on the Facebook link below.

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ABOUT THE RACE

Venue:

Start and finish is at the main entrance of the reserve, opposite the Southport Airfield, on Shelter road (Koala Trail).

Starting Time:

12.5km - 07:00am
4.3km - 07:15am

The cut-off for both distances will be at 09:30am (This is when the public normally starts to arrive, therefore we would like to be finished by then).

Registration:

Opens at 06:30am - Each runner will receive their number/bib and a branded event silicone armband.

Finish:

At the finish you will receive something sweet and something cold.

Prizes:

If there are enough entries, we will have category prize money and a lucky draw. Unfortunately we do not have any real sponsors yet.

First Aid:

Fully equipped paramedical team on site during the race.

Photos:


All photos taken during the race will be available to be downloaded from our Facebook page at no additional cost.




ABOUT THE ROUTE

This event comprise of a 12.5km and 4.3km run through the beautiful Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area. Both routes consist of a single loop thought the reserve , with a water/refreshment station at 1.2 km for both runs, and a water/refreshment station at 9.0 km for the 12.5km.

https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Parks-gardens-reserves/Park-Finder/Coombabah-Lakelands-Conservation-Area 



Route Map:

12.5km - Route is indicated in pink on the map.
4.3km - Route is indicated in blue on the map.

First water station is at 1.2km - split between the 12.5km and 4.3km routes.

Second water station at 9.0km

For the long run we suggest carrying a water bottle.

Red Dot - start and finish
Blue Square - designated water points





ABOUT US
We are runners and local residents from Coombabah, and we spend a lot of time running/biking in the Coombabah Lake Conservation Area (CLCA).

Coombabah wetlands is part of the internationally significant Southern Moreton Bay Marine Park and is registered in the Ramsar Convention on wetlands of international importance.

To keep the experience as pristine as possible, we endeavour to limit the entries and keep the numbers as small and personal as possible.

We love animals and in future events we would like to partner up and support local animal welfare organisations.









  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia