Pinnacles Classic
Conquer the Hills at Gold Creek Reservoir!
Get ready to tackle 18km of pure off-road challenge in one of Brisbane’s most iconic trail races! Originating many years ago, thanks to Peter Holles and the Brookfield Runners, this legendary course around the Gold Creek Reservoir will test your endurance, strength, and determination as you climb 18 serious hills.
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of TRAQ and the 20th year of this iconic event, we’re raising the stakes. This year, runners can take on the ultimate challenge — a double loop of the legendary Reservoir course.
Reach the Reservoir, turn around, and head straight back through those infamous 18 serious hills… then do it all again. Push your limits, test your grit, and earn your finish by conquering 36 serious hills over a brutal, beautiful 36km.
Finish back at the Reservoir knowing you’ve completed one of the toughest and most rewarding TRAQ challenges yet — a true anniversary feat worthy of the milestone.
Starting as a small, friendly event with a post-race sausage and beer, the race has evolved into a must-do fitness challenge for locals and trail enthusiasts alike. While the BBQs are a thing of the past, we’ve upgraded the finish line to include bakery goods, fresh fruit, soft drinks, electrolytes, and water to refuel and celebrate your epic run.
📍 This year’s twist? The race will be run Clockwise! Or anti-clockwise, then clockwise for the Double Pinnacles runners
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or looking to test your limits, this is your chance to experience the thrill of a tough, rewarding course surrounded by the natural beauty of Gold Creek.
Registration
Race date
Sunday 8 March 2026
Entry Fees and conditions
Participants must be over 16 years of age on the day.
Pinnacles Double (36km) Pinnacles Classic | A$125.00 A$85.00 |
| Pinnacles Classic (TRAQ Member) | 10% discount by entering your membership code as discount |
Refunds are available up to two weeks before the event (less a $20 admin charge). Entries close 6pm Thursday 5 March 2026.
Event field limit
This event is limited to 200 participants.
Race Day
Timing
05:00 – 05:15 – Recommended arrival time for the Double
05:25 – Race briefing for Double Pinnacles (36km)
05:30 – Race start
06:00 – 06:30 – Recommended arrival time for the Classic
06:50 – Race briefing for Pinnacles Classic (18km)
07:00 – Race start
Hydration and Nutrition
It is mandatory that you must carry at least 1 litre of fluids. There is one checkpoint halfway along the course with water, coke, Tailwind (electrolytes) and lollies.
Post race refreshments – subject to any current restrictions:
The entry fee includes bakery goods and fruit afterwards, but there will be also be water, coke and electrolytes to replenish what you have left out there on the trails plus coffee and smoothies will be available to purchase.
Getting there
Car-pooling recommended.
Parking and Transport Information
All event parking will be at Brookfield Recreation Reserve (public car park). TRAQ Marshals will be on-site to assist with managing parking.
Shuttle Bus Service:
A shuttle bus will transport participants and their families to and from Gold Creek Reservoir.
Departure from Brookfield Recreation Reserve begins at 5:15am, with buses leaving once full.
We anticipate two buses will operate to transport everyone out to Gold Creek Reservoir, aiming to have all participants there by 6:30am.
Return shuttles from Gold Creek Reservoir will begin at approximately 9:30am, again departing when full. Turnaround time is approximately 30 minutes.
Important Notes:
SEQWater has restricted parking at Gold Creek Reservoir and requests that public parking be kept available for day-use visitors.
You may be dropped off at Gold Creek Reservoir if preferred. TRAQ Marshals will ensure no event parking occurs at the reservoir.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain access for all visitors and ensuring a smooth event day!
Course Details
Every odd year the race is run anti-clockwise, every even year the race is run clockwise. In 2026 we run Clockwise.
Distance: 18km
Total Elevation Gain: 750m
Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1458287361
The course is 18km long through the Brisbane Forest Park (d’Aguillar National Park), at the end of Gold Creek Road Brookfield, starting from Gold Creek Reservoir.
In 2026 we will also be running a Double Pinnacles race which will start anti-clockwise before running the same way as the Classic who will run Clockwise.
Distance: 36km
Total Elevation Gain: 1500m
Cut-off: There is an 11.30am sharp cut-off, meaning 4.5 hours for the Classic and 6 hours for the Double.
Checkpoints / Marshals
There is one checkpoint halfway along the course with water, coke, electrolytes (Tailwind) and lollies.
General Information and Contacts
Care for the environment
Leave the trails behind as you found them: no littering, running off-track or contaminating. Download and view the full General Access and Use conditions from Seqwater.
I hope you will have great fun running this great course, and I am looking forward to sharing a laugh and something to eat/drink with you at the finish line!
Presentations for all winners and the Club Championships trophy will take place at a venue nearby to be determined around 12pm for a debrief and some lunch to purchase for those wanting to afterwards.
Jacqui Rob and The Mt Coot-tha Trail Runners are your 2026 Race Directors
Please email them for further race enquiries: events@traq.org.au