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.