Starting in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta this multi-lap course follows the stunning Oceanway, offering breathtaking coastal views throughout. Participants will head north via the Oceanway to Kropp Park, Tugun before turning back towards Coolangatta to complete a 12.5km lap.
Upon returning to Queen Elizabeth Park, you’ll make your lap turn through ‘Lap Alley’, where the energy of the crowd and your loved ones will lift you! Enjoy the encouragement from spectators, the sound of your name over the microphone and an atmosphere designed to push you forward!
With a completely flat course, built for fast times this new layout enhances participant experience with more drink stations, improved spectator engagement and the excitement of seeing fellow runners and loved ones more frequently.
After completing your fourth lap, take in the moment as you run into the finish line within Queen Elizabeth Park, under the finish arch to celebrate your achievement.
Overall course cut off is 7 hours 40 minutes, taken from the start line closure time of 5:10am.
Please view full course cut off policy below.
| Cut Off Point |
Location |
KM Mark |
Duration from Gun Time |
Time of Day |
| Start Line Closes |
Queen Elizabeth Park |
0km |
10 mins |
5:10am |
| Start Lap 4 |
Queen Elizabeth Park |
37.5km |
5 hours 55 mins |
10:55am |
| Lap 4 Aid Station |
San Simeon Resort, Tugun |
42km |
6 hours 38 mins |
11:38am |
| Finish Line Closes |
Queen Elizabeth Park |
50km |
7 hours 50 mins |
12:50pm |
Drink stations will be positioned at 2.5km – 3km intervals and will carry water and Fixx Nutrition Fuel X sports drink.
A full breakdown of provisions available on the 12.5km lap (completed four times) can be viewed below:
| KM Mark |
Provisions |
| 0.7km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 2.3km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 4.6km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 6.6km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 7.9km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 9.5km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 11.75km |
Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| Finish Line |
Fuel X Tropical, Fixx Protein X, Water, Vege Chips, Nu-Pure Bottled Spring Water |
Participants in the 50km event will also have access to CrampFix Shots and Gel X Pro Lemon Sorbet at drink stations from 8:00am onwards. Please note, these are limited and we recommend you carry your own supplies.
You may opt to have your race bib posted to you ahead or the event for a fee of $12.95 (available prior to Aug 31), or alternatively you can collect this from the registration marquee on Friday 9 October or Saturday 10 October.
On Friday 9 October race pack collection will be open from 3:00pm – 7:00pm.
On Saturday 10 October race pack collection is open from 9:00am – 7:00pm from the registration marquee, located within Queen Elizabeth Park. Please note there is strictly no collection of race packs on Sunday 11 October.
If you have already entered and would like to receive your race bib ahead of the event you can add the postage service (available until midnight September 5) to your existing entry via the Event Store Here.
Race bibs will be despatched in bulk 3-4 weeks ahead of the event. Participant shirts will be provided at the finish line.
Your entry includes finisher medal, participant shirt, race bib with chip timing.
Timing results will be provided by age categories. The age categories are as follows: 18-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-69; 70+
All finishers will receive a Finisher Medal. Trophies will also be presented to 1st , 2nd and 3rd placing in each gender category overall.
The 50KM National Championships are an open category with top 3 male and female recognised. Age-group records can be claimed. You can view the current AUTRA records here.
To view all key registration dates, transfer policies or to contact our team visit the Entry Information page via the link below.
ENTRY FAQ’S
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To ensure the safety and security of your gear during the event BSafe Lockers will be on hand to secure your items. The locker marquee will have an attendant, who will hold on to your key so that you have access throughout the day. You can pre-purchase your locker via the Event Store here.
