Yarrabilba Trail Fest

Yarrabilba Trail Fest - Event details

Yarrabilba Trail Fest is a trail running event on 16 August 2026 based in Yarrabilba, located near Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Races use trails within Plunkett Regional Park, Wickham National Park and Wickham Timber Reserve and feature sandstone outcrops, open eucalyptus forests and seasonal wildflower displays.

Distances offered:

• 5.1 km Short Course
• 11.4 km Medium Course
• 18.2 km Long Course

Entry types and refunds: online entries close at 23:59 on the Wednesday before the event; on‑the‑day entries may be available for an extra fee if the limit has not been reached. Refunds are not available; entry transfers and distance changes are permitted under stated conditions. If the event is cancelled or postponed, options include transfer to the new date, transfer to another runner, or a refund minus a $5 processing fee for direct entries.

Participant rules and safety: race numbers are collected on race day only. Age limits are 16+ for the Long Course, 13+ for the Medium Course, and 6+ for the Short Course; all runners under 12 must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18+), who must be entered in the same event. There are no course cutoff times.

Gear and on-course services: Medium and Long Course runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids. Water is available at the event precinct; one on-course aid station with no cups serves the Medium and Long Courses. There are no toilets or bins on course. Participants must stay on marked routes, follow marshal directions, and respect private property and local residents.

Course marking and access: routes will be marked with yellow and pink tape and coloured directional arrows; participants should follow major tracks at junctions and keep to the left when passing. Access to the start area currently uses private property, and route details may change to accommodate safe access closer to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.