Scenic Rim Ultra
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About the race
The Scenic Rim Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia, centred on Lilybrook Recreation Area (Western Trail Head) on Beaudesert Boonah Rd. The event offers multiple course lengths and traverses varied terrain including four mountains, the Dugandan Range, Wyaralong Dam, and private trails not usually open to the public.
Distances offered:
- 10 km
- 25 km
- 42 km
- 65 km
- 105 km
- 100 miler
The routes include dirt road, single track and dense forest, with technical downhills and extended climbs. Total elevation for the longer courses exceeds 4000 m. The course is a loop that finishes back at Lilybrook Recreation Area. Organisers state generous cut-offs and on-course support; there are multiple vantage points for crew and spectators.
Key logistics and timing information listed by the organiser:
- Event date: 7th August 2027
- Early bird entries: 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Standard entries: 1 February 2027 to 25 July 2027
- Late entries: 26 July 2027 to 4 August 2027
Finisher recognition includes a distinctive reward for the 105 km finishers (a cowboy hat) and unique rewards for other distances. The Scenic Rim area is described as forested mountain ranges and rolling farmland within driving distance of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
