The Two Bays Trail Run
Nelly Bay, Australia • 23 May 2026
The Two Bays Trail Run - Magnetic Island
The Two Bays Trail Run takes place on Magnetic Island on 23 May 2026. The event starts at the Magnetic Island State School sports oval in Nelly Bay and finishes at the Arcadia Village Hotel. Courses cross the island and follow technical single track with climbs, steps and sectional beach running.
Three distances are offered:
- 6 km
- 12 km
- 21 km
All courses are fully marked and marshalled, with signage at junctions and course marshals at significant turns. The 12 km and 21 km routes include longer climbs and scenic out-and-back sections to lookouts; the 21 km route includes beach sections and additional climbs before returning to Arcadia. Organisers provide on-course hydration and snacks (no cups provided), first aid support, professional timing with chip bibs, on-course photography, bag transfer to the finish and a post-race fruit buffet. A free post-race massage is offered subject to availability.
Minimum ages are 8 years for short distances and 11 years for longer distances (age as at event date). Mandatory gear is required for the 12 km and 21 km events and includes items such as compression bandages, a whistle, an emergency blanket, sufficient hydration and nutrition, and a head torch for 21 km runners. The 21 km course has a checkpoint cut-off at Horseshoe Bay; runners not past that point may be short-coursed. Registered participants receive a travel discount with the event travel partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.