Ona Mission
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Ona Mission Multisport Adventure : Mission Beach and Dunk Island
Ona Mission is a multisport event held in Mission Beach, Queensland, with stages on Dunk Island and mainland trails and beaches. The course combines paddling, trail running, mountain biking, and a final beach run. Organisers may change the course before race day.
The typical route begins with a paddle from South Mission Beach to Dunk Island, followed by a trail run through island rainforest to the island spit. Participants paddle back to the mainland, transition to a mountain bike loop that uses beach, road and World Heritage rainforest trails including Fenbys Gap, then complete a final out-and-back beach run to the finish near the Kennedy Walking Track.
There are two course lengths:
- Short course total distance: 42 km
- Long course total distance: 59 km
Entry categories include Individuals, Teams (relay), and Junior divisions. Minimum ages are 13 for the short course and 18 for the long course. E-bikes may be entered but are classified as non competitive for placings. Entry fees and team sizes vary by category.
Mandatory personal equipment and rules are specified: self-sufficiency for water and nutrition, race number visible, appropriate watercraft and a non inflatable Type 1 or Type 2 PFD for paddlers, dry bag for running shoes, running shoes for island and beach runs, and an approved cycling helmet for the bike stage. There is a no cups policy on Dunk Island. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
