Wondai Country Running Festival
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Wondai Country Running Festival (27-28 June 2026)
The Wondai Country Running Festival is scheduled for 27-28 June 2026 in rural Wondai, Queensland, about three hours northwest of Brisbane. This will be the ninth annual running festival, founded in 2018. All events start in the centre of Wondai township on the South Burnett Rail Trail behind the Wondai Town Hall. There is free parking nearby and all start points are within walking distance of the town centre. Road crossings will be manned by the SES. First aid will be available in Wondai and on the courses. Regular toilet facilities and drinks stations are provided on the routes.
Events and logistics
- 21.1 km forest trail (McEuen forest cross-country)
- 11.1 km forest trail (McEuen forest cross-country)
- Marathon (rail trail)
- Half marathon (rail trail)
- 10 km rail trail
- 5 km rail trail
- 1 km Dash for Cash
- 1 km All Abilities Race
- 2 km Family Fun Run
Saturday afternoon features two forest trail options that run through McEuen forest with Spotted Gum and Wattle woodland; participants may enter one of the Saturday forest runs only. Sunday events use the South Burnett Rail Trail, which has a sealed bitumen surface. Saturday morning includes a parkrun and several short community races; the All Abilities race welcomes carers and wheelchairs but not motorised vehicles. Bib collection is available Friday afternoon with a combined social barbecue, and on Saturday during the day; Sunday pickup is by arrangement. Registration for the 2026 festival is noted to open in January 2026. Runners who complete a Saturday forest run and a Sunday run receive a gift of local produce. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.