Scenic Rim Ultra
Coulson, Australia • 8 Aug 2026
Scenic Rim Ultra
The Scenic Rim Ultra is a trail running event in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia, held on 8 August 2026. The event offers multiple distance options on a loop course that starts and finishes at Lilybrook Recreation Area on Beaudesert Boonah Road. The organiser lists course elevation of more than 4000 m and describes sustained climbs, ridgelines, technical downhills and mixed surfaces including dirt roads, single track and dense forest.
The course crosses four mountains, the Dugandan Range, Wyaralong Dam and sections of private trails not usually open to the public. The organiser notes generous cut-offs and extensive checkpoint support. Specific rewards include a cowboy hat for all 105 km finishers and unique finisher items for other distances. Selected distances carry ITRA points: the 105 km event is listed with 4 ITRA points, the 65 km event with 3 ITRA points and the 25 km event with 1 ITRA point.
The Scenic Rim area is described as an hour’s drive from Brisbane and 40 minutes from the Gold Coast, with accommodation options that include camping by Wyaralong Dam, glamping, B&Bs, motels and a resort with an integrated golf course. Entry periods are listed as early bird (1 Nov 2025 to 31 Jan 2026), standard (1 Feb 2026 to 31 Jul 2026) and late entries (1 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.