Lake Manchester Trails

Lake Manchester Trails

Lake Manchester Trails is a trail running event organised by TRAQ at Lake Manchester, QLD on Sunday 16 August 2026. The event offers multiple distance options around the lake and along adjacent tracks.

Distances:

• 1 km Kids Dash (under 9)
• 1 km Junior Dash (9 to 12)
• 5 km (over 10)
• 10 km (16 and over)
• 23 km (18 and over)

Entry fees vary by distance, and TRAQ members receive a 10% discount when entering a membership number as the discount code. The 23 km course is a loop that follows the western shore, includes four river crossings and a clockwise loop at the far end of the lake. The 10 km route follows the 23 km course to the log cabin then returns. The 5 km course follows the western shore and a grassed headland track. The 1 km kids course is revealed at the race briefing; all children receive a medal and no overall places or times are recorded for the kids events.

Hydration stations are located at about 5 km, 7 km and 11 km. Ten kilometre runners encounter one water stop and 23 km runners use five water stops. A no disposable cup policy is in place so participants should bring a reusable bottle or collapsible cup. Limited food is available at the 11 km checkpoint and Tailwind electrolyte products are provided on course. A paramedic and first aid kits are available at key locations. Entrance and parking are 300 m past the Lake Manchester Reserve entrance. Pets are not permitted on course or at the start and finish areas. Proceeds from the event are allocated to the TRAQ Charity Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.