Lake Manchester Trails
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Lake Manchester Trails
Lake Manchester Trails is a community trail running event held at Lake Manchester, QLD on Sunday 16 August 2026. The event offers multiple course options around the lake, including loop sections and river crossings, with a published course map and Strava routes for the 10 km and 23 km distances.
Available distances:
- 1 km Kids Dash and Junior Dash (age-based categories)
- 5 km scenic run or walk
- 10 km run/jog/walk
- 23 km trail challenge with a 4-hour cut-off
Entry fees and age rules are specified for each distance. The 1 km kids events award a medal to all participants; times and overall places are not recorded for those races. There are marked checkpoints and marshals on course, plus water stops located at approximately 5 km, 7 km and 11 km; the 10 km course uses one water stop and the 23 km course uses five water stops. Limited food/fuel is available at the 11 km checkpoint. Tailwind electrolytes are provided on course.
Event services include on-site first aid and a paramedic, self-help first aid at the 7 km stop, and sweepers carrying first aid kits. A no-disposable-cups policy applies so participants should bring a reusable or collapsible cup or bottle. Parking and the entrance are described as 300 m past the Lake Manchester Reserve entrance. Pets are not permitted on the course or surrounding grounds. Proceeds go to the TRAQ Charity Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
