Wild Earth Coastal High

Wild Earth Coastal High

Wild Earth Coastal High is a trail running event held in the Gold Coast Hinterland on 29 August 2026. It is Round 3 of the Triple Crown series and starts from 890 Binna Burra Road, Binna Burra, Queensland.

The course uses trails within the World-Heritage listed Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Terrain includes sub-tropical rainforest, open forest, cliff-top sections and technical single track. Runners traverse the Caves Circuit, descend to the Numinbah Valley, pass Little Nerang Creek and climb toward the finish adjacent to Purlingbrook Falls in Springbrook National Park. The Coastal High Crunch route includes an uphill start, stairs to Apple Tree Park and a long ascent past Purlingbrook Falls.

Distances offered:

• 28 km (Coastal High Crunch)
• 50 km (Wild Earth Coastal High 50)

Race entry benefits listed for 2026 include a personalised technical race tee or a singlet option (available with early entry before 4 June), free race photos, bus transfer, aid stations, electronic timing, partner discounts, a finishers medal and a surprise finishers gift. Registration fees vary by distance and by registration period; example listed prices include A$195 for the Crunch and A$280 for the 50 km option.

The event is linked to the Triple Crown series, which also includes the In the Raw Trail Run and the Border Bolt events in 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.