Border Bolt Running Festival

AUG

2

2026

The Border Bolt running festival returns to Currumbin's hinterland hills on August 2, 2026. Choose from four scenic distances, from a 6.6 km pavement run to a 31 km trail challenge. It's also the second race in the popular Triple Crown series.

Sun 2 Aug 2026

Currumbin,

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31 kilometers 22 kilometers 14 kilometers 7 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Wild Earth Border Bolt is a running event on the Gold Coast running calendar. It takes place in Currumbin. In 2026, it will be held on Sunday, August 2. It is the second event in the Trail Trips Triple Crown series.

Distances

The event offers four distances:

6.6 km (all pavement)
13.5 km (includes some trail)
22 km (full trail meal)
31 km (includes Strawberry Hill)

The course features hinterland hills, ocean views, and uses an out-and-back format on the Border Trails. The event is part of two Triple Crown series: a Short Course series (22km Bolt, 15km In the Raw, 28km Coastal High Crunch) and a Long Course series (31km Bolt, 25km In the Raw, 50km Coastal High). A discounted rate and a free gift are offered for entering all three Triple Crown races.