Beerwah at Daybreak

Beerwah at Daybreak - event overview

Beerwah at Daybreak is a trail running event held at the base of Mt Beerwah in Glass House Mountains National Park on 6 December 2026. The event comprises three race distances with significant elevation changes around the base of the mountain. The course route may be altered for safety due to bush fires, flooding or harvesting and will be marked on race day.

Distances

• Marathon - two laps of the half marathon course; elevation gain 1172 m.
• Half Marathon - single lap; elevation gain 586 m.
• 10 km - single short course; elevation gain 294 m.

Course markings include reflective orange and silver flagging tape approximately every 250 m, red directional arrows at intersections, and red crosses indicating routes that are not part of the course. Checkpoints provide water, electrolyte and a small variety of food but no disposable cups. Participants must carry their own cup or use a hydration pack or bottle.

Entry details include a closing date of 30 November and no entries on the day. Minimum age limits apply for each distance and participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Refunds are available until 10 November 2026 subject to an administration charge and transfers are not permitted.

Mandatory equipment includes a mobile phone with emergency contacts, race bib worn on the front, a water bottle or hydration pack with at least 500 ml capacity and a compression bandage. A headlight or suitable torch is required for the Marathon. Crew may only access the start and finish area and spectators may view runners from the start/finish location. Parking for participants and spectators is on the road verge near the event entrance; access to the national park carpark is restricted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.