Mount Glorious Mountain Trails

Where

Cedar Flats second picnic area, Red Cedar Park, Dundas 4306

event SchedulE

• 05:00 – Recommended arrival time at The Gap Park’ n’ Ride for bus transport
• 05:15 – Bus transport to the race start leaves The Gap
• 06:00 – Registration at Red Cedar Picnic Area for people driving to the start.
• 06:50 – Wave 1 race briefing
• 07:00 – Wave 1 start, Wave 2 race briefing
• 07:05 – Wave 2 start
• Buses back to Cedar Flats (start) after the race
  Two buses leaving every 30 minutes on half hour from 10.15 or when needed from top Mt Glorious. Last one leaves at approximately 11:45 am
• Back to The Gap after the race
  11:15 am
  12:00 pm (dependent on requirements)

getting there

Bus – preferred option

Runners are encouraged to make use of the provided event buses, included in the entry fee.
Buses mean we can offer a larger field as there is limited parking at Red Cedar Flats. The buses leave from the Park N Ride at the end of The Gap on Waterworks Rd (near the Enoggera Dam) at 5:15am. Please be at the Park’ N’ Ride at The Gap by 5:00am.
You will receive your race bib as you board the bus. Bags, jumpers etc. will be transferred from the start area to the finish area by bus to change clothes etc. Do not leave valuables on the bus.

We strongly suggest you carpool as parking is limited at the Park N Ride.

Driving
You are heading to Red Cedar Park, Northbrook Parkway, Dundas, where there is limited parking in the paddock at the end of the carpark. You will receive your race bib at the Registration table in the Picnic Area.

From Brisbane via Kelvin Grove Rd, left into Samford Rd, straight through Samford roundabout onto Mt Glorious Rd, right at top of range to Mt Glorious township, continue north along range then descend past Wivenhoe Lookout to the start at Cedar Flats. If you
live at the Gap, Mount Nebo Rd is an alternative. Similarly, from Ipswich you can come via Fernvale and Wivenhoe-Somerset Rd.
You can leave any gear that you need for the finish on one of the buses. Do not leave valuables on the bus.
We strongly suggest you carpool as parking is limited at Red Cedar.

From Cedar Flats valley climb east up the ridgeline firebreak, it is initially steep, but then runnable. Turn left at the first junction, then right at Northbrook Mountain junction and go down to England Creek (midpoint and manned check point) then there is a continuous 600m climb up to the top of Mount Glorious.

When you are about to reach the top, turn left onto the historic stone-lined western ridge single trail through the rainforest. There are a few stone stairs you will climb to reach the Western Window from which it is a flat run to the finish at the clearing opposite Maiala Park. Also, see map and profile below.

The course is on the west side of the ridge, which sounds relatively cool with trees providing shade over much of the course, but it can be hot in February, so make sure you wear appropriate gear, sunscreen and carry water. 

Checkpoints / Marshals

CP1 – Junction of Lawton Road and England Creek Road

This is a self help checkpoint.  There will be water and a plastic box containing first aid and a map.

CP2 –  England Creek – midpoint

This is a manned checkpoint, with fruit, water, sports drink, Vert Nutrition gel and first aid.

CP3 –  Joyners Ridge Road

Just after you leave England Creek Road – this is a self help checkpoint.  There will be water and a plastic box containing first aid and a map.

CP4 –  Halfway up Joyners Ridge Road

This is a self help checkpoint.  There will be water and a plastic box containing first aid and a map.