In 2024 we introduced a new course for the Ultra-Trail® 100 with more time under the canopy the shady and coolers Parks and Forests.
Runners will head to Twin Hills View Lookout and will then head west on Upper Pinbarren Road along with runners in the Hinterland Traverse 80 toward Woondum National Park.
After the ‘Steep Climb” to the ridgeline runners in the Ultra-Trail® will head 6km down to the valley floor to a new Checkpoint ( CP “M”) at Madill Road which is the 40km point.
After a few creek crossings and the cooler air of the National Park, runners will tackle the climb back up to the Water Station at James McKane Lookout (52km). As a guide runners will need to reach this point by no later than 2.30pm – 3pm ( 9 hours). This can be achieved by doing an average of 6km an hour (10 minutes per km) which is a brisk walking pace.
After James McKane Lookout the hard work is done and it is literally ‘All Downhill to Cooran (57km) and then onto Pomona (66km) !!”
With a revised ‘Cut Off’ of 5pm we have given all runners 11 hours to reach Pomona (66km) which we feel is achievable for ‘middle of the pack’ runners.
To comply with the State Government requirements all runners must be across Yurol Forest Drive by 6.15pm. Hence with a modified and slighty longer route for Ultra-Trail® 100 runners AFTER Pomona the cut off at Pomona has been pulled back to 5pm.
After crossing Yurol Forest Drive at Kidd Road, runners will do a 4.35km ‘Yurol Loop’ before continuing onto Checkpoint 5 at Lake MacDonald which needs to be reached prior to the 9pm ‘Cut Off”. From there it is a gentle downhill run to the finish with 3 hours to smash out the last 14km and get across the finish line before the Midnight CUT OFF !!
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Disclaimer:
The current GPX and KML files are indicative of the routes for event day, HOWEVER, the event organiser reserves the right to change/amend the course on or before event day in response to track changes out of our control, Council or QPWS works/closures, adverse weather or any other condition that may deem it necessary to adjust the course for the safety of all participants and in order to abide by all road regulations and permit requirements. Closer to event day, you should check and upload any updated route files/maps.
As with any route, it is your responsibility when training to abide by all road regulations, any signs, closed trails, or warnings in National Parks, and to be aware when running on or near roads, of cars and other vehicles using those roads. Do not run with ear pods in when on or near roads. Some of the routes use roads, paths, tracks and trails open to public users, which include walkers, farms, local residents, vehicles, livestock etc. Other risks may include, but are not limited to, encounters with wildlife. As a user of the trails, you acknowledge and agree to extend due care and courtesy to all using these paths/trails/roads, and to carry with you appropriate gear, water and first aid.
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ENTRY FEES
| CATEGORY |
EARLY BIRD |
STANDARD |
LATE |
|
| Individual (Aged 18+) |
A$395
1 Sept – 31 Oct 2025
|
$415
1 Nov – 31 Jan 2026
|
$435 |
|
Prices are inclusive of GST but do not include a 5% transaction fee
ENTRY FEE INCLUSIONS
- Cap or Headskinz
- Race number with timing device
- Gear ID bag tag
- Access to showers
- “Happy Spouse Happy House” coffee voucher
- 5 Aid Stations on course (water, electrolytes, nutrition, fruit, toilets, first aid)
- Optional Bag Drop Service to Checkpoint 2 and Checkpoint 4
- Post event recovery area at finish line
- Finishers Medal
ATHLETE CHECK IN / REGISTRATION
| CATEGORY |
LOCATION |
DATE |
TIME |
| Individual |
Noosa District Sports Complex, Butler St, Tewantin |
Thursday 19 March
Friday 20 March
|
1pm – 5pm
9am – 7pm
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WHAT TO BRING
- Identification
- QR Code
- Mandatory Gear for inspection ( optional) but recommended for those new to Ultra events
- Optional Drop Bags
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| SATURDAY 21 MARCH |
ROUTE |
TIME |
Shuttle Bus
(30 min one way trip) |
Noosa Heads to Noosa District Sports Complex |
First Bus Departs 4.30am |
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Noosa District Sports Complex to Noosa Heads |
Last Bus Departs 6pm (STA Service available until 8.40pm) |
Shuttle Bus – $10 per person return, pre booked online.
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