Whitsunday Trail Fest

About the race

The Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest takes place in Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia on Sunday 13 September 2026. The Whitsunday Running Club is the organiser and the event includes multiple trail and beach races held from the Airlie Beach foreshore and nearby Brandy Creek.

Distances and categories:

• WTF58 Accom Whitsunday Ultra : 58 km out-and-back course that ascends into Conway Circuit National Park; self-supported for the first 28 km with a mix of fire trail and narrow walking tracks, steep rocky sections and several creek crossings. Minimum age 18; experience and appropriate gear are required.
• WTF28 Whitsunday Trail : 28 km point-to-point from Brandy Creek to Airlie Beach; runners must present mandatory gear at pack collection. Minimal water stations and a 6 hour 30 minute cutoff.
• Honeyeater Shokz Challenge : 11 km trail that ascends toward a lookout over the Coral Sea; minimum age 15 and a 3 hour cutoff; participants are advised to carry sufficient hydration.
• Kids events on the Airlie Beach foreshore: Junior Beach Bash (~700 m, ages 4+), Kids Beach Bash (~1 mile, ages 8+). Early-bird entries include an event shirt; finisher medals and numbered bibs are provided for most races.

Sponsors listed include Anaconda (gold) and Bendigo Community Bank (silver). The event supports fundraising organisations; current fundraising figures and top donors are shown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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