Beerwah At Night

Beerwah, Australia • 31 Jan 2026

Event overview

Beerwah@Night is a night trail-running event held on 31 January 2026 at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains National Park, Sunshine Coast. The event takes place around the base of Mt Beerwah and is run in the dark; participants are expected to carry a headlight or suitable torch. All finishers receive an event memento.

Distances and course

  • 10 km : elevation gain 294 m
  • Half Marathon (21.1 km) : elevation gain 657 m
  • Marathon (42.2 km) : two laps of the half-marathon course; total elevation gain 1,314 m

The course is marked with reflective orange and silver flagging tape (approx. every 250 m). Directional arrows are red on a white background and red crosses mark intersections that are not the course. The course may change due to bush fires, flooding or harvesting; participants must follow course markings.

Entries, gear and rules

Entries close on 24 January. There are no entries on the day. Refunds are available until 18 January 2026 subject to a $30 administration charge; transfers to another person or event are not permitted. Entry fees are: 10 km $90, Half Marathon $115, Marathon $140 (prices include GST).

Minimum ages: 10 km : 12 years, Half Marathon : 15 years, Marathon : 18 years; participants under 18 require a parent or guardian present. Mandatory gear includes a mobile phone with emergency contacts, a course map, visible race bib, minimum 500 ml water bottle or hydration pack, compression bandage and a headlight or torch. Checkpoints provide water, electrolyte and food but no disposable cups; participants should carry their own cup if needed. Support crews are not allowed on the course and may only attend the start/finish area. Spectators may watch from the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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