Ona Mission
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About the race
Ona Mission is a multisport adventure held in the Mission Beach and Dunk Island area on Djiru Country. The event combines paddling, trail running and mountain biking in a sequence of stages that use the island rainforest, island spit, beach and adjacent mainland trails.
The course format includes paddling from the mainland to Dunk Island, a trail run on the island, a return paddle to transition for a mountain bike stage that travels along beach and rainforest trails, and a final beach and trail run back to the finish. Organisers may change the course prior to race day. A 2026 course update notes a Stage 4 bike option of 22 km riding on the beach.
Entries are accepted for individuals and teams, with separate short and long course options. Age rules state a minimum of 13 years for the short course and 18 years for the long course; junior-only teams and junior individual entries are subject to guardian approval and waivers. E-bikes may be used but are classed as non-competitive for placing.
Participants must supply their own water and nutrition for all stages and wear their race number or bib. Mandatory equipment includes appropriate watercraft and paddles, running shoes for island and beach runs, a mountain bike and approved cycling helmet, and an Australian Standard Level 50PFD or higher for paddlers. Event entries are eligible for a random draw prize supplied by a club sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
