The Brisbane Trail Marathon Race day

Get Ready for the Brisbane Trail Marathon Race Day – Presented by TRAQ!

 

Embrace the challenge and experience the thrill of trail running at the Brisbane Trail Marathon, TRAQ-25 and The Walkabout creek Trail Race held in the breathtaking South D’Aguilar National Park. Whether you’re chasing your next marathon goal or looking for a shorter, yet equally rewarding trail run, this event has something for everyone!

 

 Choose your adventure:
🏃 42.2km Full Trail Marathon: The ultimate trail running challenge through stunning, diverse terrain.
🏃 TRAQ-25: A demanding 25.8km trail run that’s as exhilarating as it is rewarding.
🏃 12.5km Walkabout Creek Trail Race: A perfect introduction to trail running or a shorter yet memorable race.

 

All courses start and finish at the picturesque Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, a gateway to Brisbane’s renowned trail network. Each route takes you through a mix of open fire trails, narrow single tracks, eucalypt woodlands, and lush subtropical rainforest, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the region. 

 

🌟 Trail running for everyone:
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a road runner eager to explore something new, the varied trail surfaces and awe-inspiring scenery promise an unforgettable experience.

 TRAQ | Brisbane Trail Marathon & TRAQ 25  TRAQ | Walkabout Creek

Race Photos

Photo from Brisbane Trail Marathon Race trail
Photo from Brisbane Trail Marathon Race Start

Registration

Where

Enoggera Reservoir, 60 Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap

Open area in front of the dam wall

when
Sunday 27 April 2025 

Entry Fees

Marathon A$125.00
TRAQ 25A$95.00
Walkabout CreekA$65.00
TRAQ members

10% discount off above using membership code 

    Minimum Ages

    • Walkabout Creek – 16 years of age on day (if <16yo contact organiser via email for permission) 
    • TRAQ 25 – 16 years of age on the day,
    • Marathon – 18 years of age on the day.

    Refunds / Withdrawals

    Refunds are available up to two weeks before the event (less a $20 admin charge).  This event is capped at 300

    Register Here

    Race Day

    mandatory Gear

    Trail running is a challenging sport on remote trails. Medical and support services are located on the trails at intermittent checkpoints. It may take some time to reach a participant on the course, therefore Mandatory gear is the minimum equipment you are required to carry during an event. This ensures your safety and the safety of others should you be required to assist a fellow trial runner until help arrives.

    Marathon

    • Capacity to carry 2 litres of water, (Bladder or Soft Flask)
    • Mobile phone,  Consider Text due to limited coverage.
    • First Aid Kit – Compression Bandage ( 7.5cm x 2.5m), Space Blanket, Wound Dressing (10cm x 10cm)
    • Whistle
    • Soft Cup as cup free event

    TRAQ 25

    • Capacity to carry 1.5 litres of water, (Bladder or Soft Flask)
    • Mobile phone, Consider Text due to limited coverage.
    • First Aid Kit – Compression Bandage ( 7.5cm x 2.5m), Space Blanket, Wound Dressing (10cm x 10cm)
    • Whistle
    • Soft Cup as cup free event

    walkabout creek trail race

    • Capacity to carry 0.5 litres of water, (Bladder or Soft Flask)
    • Mobile phone.  
    • First Aid Kit – Compression Bandage ( 7.5cm x 2.5m), Space Blanket, Wound Dressing (10cm x 10cm)
    • Whistle
    • Soft Cup as cup free event

    Suggested Gear

    In addition to water ensure you have your own sports nutrition drink or gels to meet your nutritional needs along the way.

    Checkpoints provide water, electrolyte (Trail Brew), lollies, fruit, self help first aid kits, and Cola from the 17km/30km mark (CP2/4).

    Make sure you do not litter, you can leave rubbish at the checkpoints.

    Post Event Catering – subject to any current restrictions:

    The entry fee includes fruit, water and electrolytes to help you replenish and recover afterwards.

    Coffee will be available for purchase at the start/finish line. There will also be cold drinks and a BBQ available from the TRAQ team with all proceeds going to the TRAQ Charity Fund. 

    Race Day Timing

    05:30 – Recommended arrival time to collect bib

    05:45 – Race briefing

    06:00 – Marathon start

    06:15 – TRAQ25 start

    06:30 – Walkabout Creek Trail Race (12.5km)

    getting there

    Getting There

    Access to the dam wall is via the SEQ Water access road, HERE

    Park only in designated parking areas within SEQ Water reserved area (race crew will direct you) not along Mt Nebo Road.

    Gates will be open from 05:15, locked at 6:30 till approximately 8:00 when reopened until 13:00. If you plan staying longer, please park near-by and walk in. Car pooling is recommended as parking is limited, We like to respect our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum, and please don’t obstruct any public roads or access to other areas.

    Course Details

    Both the Marathon, TRAQ25 and Walkabout Creek trail race courses will traverse open fire-trails, and narrow, single trails passing through a diversity of environments, eucalypt woodlands and lush subtropical rainforest. A full range of trail surfaces will provide all levels of trail runners and even road runners a challenge and an experience that is trail running.

    walkabout Creek

    Distance: 12.5km

    Total Elevation Gain: 520m (approximate)

    All Trails Map: Walkabout Creek Trail race

    GPX, KML and TCX files can all be downloaded from the All Trails map

    Cut-off time: 3 hours

    The race starts at the Enoggera Dam Wall, inside the gates of SEQ Water, which is just behind the Park ‘n Ride at the end of The Gap. The new course takes in the early part of the BTM and TRAQ25 events. Whilst suitable to most runners the course does have some serious hills in it, with over 500 metres elevation.

    At the top of 69 Break you turn left and head back towards the reservoir via South Boundary Rd to E Break for the return sprint to the finish in front of the dam wall.

    TRAQ 25

    Distance: 25.8km

    Total Elevation Gain: 1,214m (approximate)

    All Trails Map: TRAQ 25

    GPX, KML and TCX files can all be downloaded from the All Trails map

    Cut-off time: 5 hours 30 minutes

    The Half Marathon heads from away from Enoggera Reservoir to the Reservoir Trail (beside the water) to 69 Break, South Boundary Rd onto Centre Rd as you ascend to Mt Nebo to enjoy the narrow gruelling section of “Hell Hole Break”.

    Back towards the reservoir via South Boundary Rd to E Break for the return sprint to the finish in front of the dam wall.

    Marathon

    Distance: 42.37 km

    Total Elevation Gain: 2,046m (approximate)

    All Trails Map: Brisbane Trail Marathon

    GPX, KML and TCX files can all be downloaded from the All Trails map

    Cut-off time: 7 hours (1pm). CP’s on course will also have cut-off times which will be advised in the pre-race email briefing note.

    The Trail Marathon heads west away from Enoggera Reservoir on the Reservoir Trail (beside the water) to 69 Break, South Boundary Rd onto Centre Rd as you ascend to Mt Nebo to enjoy the narrow gruelling section of “Hell Hole Break”.

    Back onto South Boundary Road. out along South Boundary Rd this time to Scrub Rd, up to Mt Nebo Break, for a trot along Blacksoil Break, this trail will take you back to South Boundary Rd for the return leg to E Break for the sprint to the finish in front of the dam wall.

    Checkpoints / Marshals

    Checkpoints & Services

    Walkabout Creek Trail race

    Water stop at approximately 9km

     TRAQ 25
    Checkpoint 1- 10.5km, Centre Rd / Mt Nebo Rd
    Checkpoint 5 – 17.3km, South Boundary Rd / Centre Rd

    Marathon
    Checkpoint 1- 10.5km, Centre Rd / Mt Nebo Rd
    Checkpoint 2 / 4 – CP2 -17km / CP4 – 30.5km, South Boundary Rd / Black Soil Track
    Checkpoint 3 – 24.5km, Scrub Rd / Mt Nebo Rd

    Checkpoint 5 – 34km, South Boundary Rd / Centre Rd

    • Marshals will be deployed at various sections of the course to assist with direction and guidance.

       

    • Checkpoints will have water, electrolytes, lollies, fruit, self help first aid kits and Cola.

       

    • Race bib numbers will be checked off at the checkpoints.

       

    • There will be no drop bags or support crews permitted at checkpoints.

       

    • All sweepers and checkpoint marshals have the authority to withdraw any runner, at any time, who they feel is unlikely to complete the run within the cut-off period allowed (and their judgement is final). They may also decide to retire runners at a checkpoint if they feel that this is in the best interests of the runner and/or the race.

       

    • Please note that sweepers, checkpoint crews are all volunteers most being experienced trail runners, please respect their assistance and guidance, they are acting on behalf of the event organiser and are only considering your safety.

       

    • You may also be retired (race shortened to 25km) at the 17km mark of the Trail Marathon if you are behind the pace required to finish before the cut-off time.

    General Information and Contacts

    • There will be no pacers.
    • There will be toilets at South Boundary Rd/Hell Hole pass.
    • Make sure you are familiar with the course – see the maps.
    • All finishers will receive a medal.

    I hope you will have great fun running in this event, and I’m looking forward see you all at the finish line!

    Paul Vennells, Race Director, Brisbane Trail Marathon
    Please email me for further race enquiries: events@traq.org.au