Rainbow Beach Trail Festival

Rainbow Beach, Australia • 2 Aug 2025

The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival, held in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, is renowned as one of the state's most beautiful trail-running events. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cooloola Coast's towering coloured sand cliffs and the expansive Coral Sea, the festival offers runners a scenic experience through lush forests, perched lakes, sand dunes, and past a historic lighthouse. The course includes single tracks, fire roads, and beach running. Participants can choose from three distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The event is family-friendly with age minimums and provides a memorable weekend getaway in a unique natural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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