Bargara By Night 12hr Backyard Ultra

AUG
29-30
2026
Celebrate seaside running at the Lighthouse Running Festival in Bargara on 31 May 2026, a community event that honours the old and new Burnett Heads lighthouses. Enjoy oceanfront views along the Turtle Trail through Mon Repos and Nielson Beach.
29-30 Aug 2026
6.7 Km Loop

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Lighthouse Running Festival 2026

The Lighthouse Running Festival 2026 is a running event held on 31 May 2026 in Bargara, Queensland. The event is based at Christsen Park on the Esplanade and is described as a race that celebrates both the old and the new Burnett Heads lighthouses. The festival uses the local oceanfront as its setting and is presented as a community running event.

Course and route

The course runs along the Bargara oceanfront and follows the Turtle Trail. The route passes the Surf Lifesaving Club and Nielson Beach, and continues through the Mon Repos Turtle Reserve. The description identifies these specific coastal and reserve locations as part of the race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
6.7 Km Loop