Ona Mission
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Ona Mission Multisport Adventure : Mission Beach and Dunk Island
Ona Mission is a multisport endurance event held on Djiru Country around Mission Beach and Dunk Island. The course combines paddle, trail run, paddle, mountain bike and a final run, offered for individual competitors and teams. The route includes island rainforest trails, beach sections and World Heritage rainforest approaches, and organisers may alter the course before race day.
Race options include a Short course and a Long course. Minimum ages are 13 years for the Short course (with parental approval and waiver) and 18 years for the Long course. Junior entries (13–17) compete Short course only. Categories include Individuals, Masters, Open and Teams (2–4 person relays), with separate team gender categories. Entry fees noted for the event year include Individuals $145, Teams $395, Junior Individuals $55 and Junior Teams $150; club member rates may apply.
Mandatory participant requirements include being fit for demanding exercise and carrying personal water and nutrition for all stages. Paddlers must use suitable craft (surf ski, kayak, canoe, SUP or outrigger) with Australian Standard Level 50 PFD or higher worn during paddle stages; inflatable paddle craft are restricted to the Short course. Running shoes are required for island/trail runs. Mountain bikes and Australian Standards cycling helmets are required for the bike stage; e-bikes may be entered but are noncompetitive. Participants must wear race identification and ensure checkpoint recording; water refill is available at transitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
