Beerwah at Daybreak

Course Details

The Beerwah at Daybreak running event takes place at the base of Mount Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains National Park on the Sunshine Coast. The event consists of three distinct trail races: a 10 km, a Half Marathon (21.1 km), and a Marathon (42.2 km). The marathon comprises two laps of the half marathon course, with the first lap run anti-clockwise and the second clockwise.

The courses are marked with reflective orange flagging tape approximately every 250 meters, along with red directional arrows and "red cross" indicators showing where not to go. Runners should be aware the course may be subject to change due to circumstances like bushfires or flooding. Significant elevation gain is listed: 294m for the 10 km, 586m for the half marathon, and 1172m for the marathon.

Event Information

The event is scheduled for December 6th. Entries close on November 30th, and no entries are accepted on race day. There are minimum age requirements: 12 years for the 10 km, 15 years for the half marathon, and 18 years for the marathon. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian present.

All finishers will receive an event memento. Refunds are available until November 10th, subject to an administration charge. Transfers to another person or event are not permitted.

Logistics and Rules

Checkpoints on the course provide water, electrolyte, and a small variety of food. In line with an environmental initiative, no disposable cups are provided, so participants must carry their own cup for drinks.

Mandatory gear includes a mobile phone (with specified emergency contact numbers), a race bib worn on the front, a water bottle or hydration pack with a minimum 500ml capacity, and a compression bandage. Marathon participants must also carry a headlight or suitable torch. Recommended gear includes sunscreen, insect repellent, and bite/sting treatment.

Support crews are only permitted at the start/finish area; they are not allowed on the course. Spectators are welcome but can only view runners at the start/finish area at the end of Mount Beerwah Road. Parking is available on the verge; participants are asked not to park in the National Parks car park, on the macadamia farm, or in private driveways. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.