Rainbow Beach Trail Festival 2026

Rainbow Beach Trail Festival 2026

This is undoubtedly Qld's most beautiful trail-running event, with spectacular trails taking you through one of the marvels of nature - the towering sand cliffs of the Cooloola Coast. Formed over thousands of years, the coloured sands rise over the expansive blue Coral Sea. Runners will experience lush forests, perched lakes, rising sand dunes and the historic lighthouse while running single track, fire roads and beaches. This is the perfect event for a weekend getaway.

Interesting fact: The Aboriginal people have a dream-time story about how the Coloured Sands were formed along the Cooloola Coast.

Distances:

• 11km
• Half Marathon
• Marathon

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• 11km (15+ years. Start 7am. Cut off 2pm.): $85.00 (Aug 15 - July 31)
• Half Marathon (18+ years. Start 6am. Cut off 2pm.): $115.00 (Aug 15 - July 31)
• Marathon (18+ years. Start 6am. Cut off 2pm.): $140.00 (Aug 15 - July 31)

Contact information

Event contact
Run Qld
Phone: 0447 711 232
Website: Visit website