Lake Manchester Trails
Lake Manchester, Australia • 16 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Lake Manchester Trails is a trail running event organised by TRAQ at Lake Manchester, QLD on Sunday 16 August 2026. Multiple race distances are offered with age restrictions and entry fees. Proceeds from the race go to the TRAQ Charity Fund. Registration includes on-site race number collection and there is a 10% discount for TRAQ members who enter a membership number as the discount code. Pets are prohibited on course and at the start/finish area.
Courses and logistics
Distances:
- 1 km Kids Dash - surprise course; medals for all; no overall places or times recorded.
- 5 km Lakeside route along western shore and grassed headland.
- 10 km Out-and-back to a log cabin turnaround on the 23 km route.
- 23 km Clockwise loop with four river crossings and a 4-hour cut-off time.
There are water stops at about the 5 km, 7 km and 11 km points. The 23 km route visits five water stops in total. Limited food is available at the 11 km checkpoint. Events operate a no-disposable-cups policy; participants should bring a reusable cup, bottle or collapsible cup. Coffee, smoothies and soft drinks are available for purchase, and electrolytes and fruit are provided at the finish. A paramedic and first aid kits will be on site; marshals and sweepers are positioned on course. Entrance and parking are 300 m past the Lake Manchester Reserve entrance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.