Anaconda WHITSUNDAY TRAIL FEST
Event Information
The Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest 2024, will be in it’s 18th year from it original concept by the Mackay Road Runners in 2005 when they introduced the 28km trail event. The event is now brought to you by the Whitsunday Running Club, who has been organising this event for the last 9 years. Over those years, the event has grown from the original 28kms. To now include the Ultra 58km, 11k Honeyeater Challenge and the Kids Beach Run, with runners running along Airlie Beach foreshore.
The event will be held on Sunday 8th September 2024.
Saturday 7th September - Race Precinct (Airlie Beach Saturday markets)
- 7.00am Airlie Beach Parkrun - Coral Sea Marina near the grass parking area
- 2.00pm to 5:00pm Whitsunday Trail Fest 2024 Registration/Late Entries/Race Pack collection from the race precinct
Sunday 8th September - Race Precinct (Airlie Beach Saturday Markets)
- 4:30am Competitors for WTF58 (ages 18 plus) meet at race precinct.
- 4:45am Race briefing for WTF58 (ages 18 plus)
- 5.00am START – WTF58 Accom Whitsunday Ultra Trail Competitors
- 5.45am WTF28 bus 1 leaves from Race Precinct to Brandy Creek
- 6:00am WTF28 bus 2 leaves from the Race Precinct to Brandy Creek
- 6:45am WTF28 Anaconda Whitsunday Trail race briefing at Brandy Creek (ages 18 plus)
- 7:00am START – WTF28 Anaconda Whitsunday Trail from Brandy Creek
- 8:30am Race Briefing Honeyeater Shokz Challenge
- 9.00am START – Honeyeater Shokz Challenge 11k (ages 15 plus)
- 10:25am Mascot Race
- 10:30am START – Junior Kids Beach Bash (ages 4 +) 700m
- 10:45am START – Kids Beach Bash (ages 8 +) 1 Mile
- 12:00pm Presentations starts at the completion of the first, 2nd and 3rd female male winners of the WTF58k Ultra
- 2:45pm START - Survivors Beach Bash (ages 11 plus)
- 3pm END of all races
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FOR YOUR ENTRY FEE:
Your 2024 RACE BAG for the WTF58, WTF28, Honeyeater 11k, and Kids Beach Bash events will include the following:
- Whitsunday Trail Fest event singlet
- Whitsunday Trail Fest finishers medal on completion
- Whitsunday Trail Fest numbered bib and pins
- Kids Beach Bash and Survivors Beach Bash finishers medals may vary.
PLEASE NOTE:
The included Whitsunday Trail Fest event singlet is only guaranteed for those who enter by 30th June 2024.
AFTER 30th June 2024, SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
Enter early to avoid disappointment.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Andrea Farley
- Phone
- 0407798876
- Website
- Visit website
Countdown to event
Registration fees
WTF58 Accom Whitsunday Ultra
Registration closes in 3 months 3 days-
The WTF58 Accom Whitsunday Ultra is an out and back course that starts in the Airlie Beach Race Precinct that ascends into the lush and tropical Conway Circuit National Park. The course is self supported for the first 28k until you reach your check point at the Brandy Creek turn around point. The course is a combination of fire trail and narrow walking tracks including some very steep sections on dirt and on rock and sections that are rough under foot with a few creek crossings throughout the trail. There is no requirement to have completed any other particular event in order to participate in the WTF58. You are required to be at least 18 years old. You also need to be an experienced trail runner and must be sufficiently skilled and trained to undertake the event. The course is very tough and demanding with remote sections that can result in slower first aid. Please visit https://www.runwhitsundays.com.au/wtf58/ for gear list and further event information. The cutoff time for the WTF
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ClosedMar 1 – Mar 1
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Register for WTF58 Accom Whitsunday Ultra$190.00
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Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Jul 31
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$220.00
Late
Aug 1 – Sep 7
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WTF28 Anaconda Whitsunday Trail
Registration closes in 3 months 3 days-
The original and still most popular distance, the WTF28 Anaconda Whitsunday Trail is a point-to-point run from Brandy Creek to Airlie Beach maintains its position as the Whitsundays preeminent offroad race, attracting trail runners from Australia and overseas. All runners in WTF28 need to have their mandatory gear checked at the time of collecting of their race pack. If the runner does not have the required mandatory gear required, they will not be to compete in the event. Please read through the gear list, of what mandatory gear is required to be able competed in the event. Please noted there are minimal water stations along the trail, so you need to take enough water to get you through the trail safely. Please visit https://www.runwhitsundays.com.au/wtf28/ for gear list and further event information. The cutoff time for the WTF28 Anaconda Whitsunday Trail is 6hrs 30mins.
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ClosedMar 1 – Mar 1
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Register for WTF28 Anaconda Whitsunday Trail$150.00
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Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Jul 31
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$180.00
Late
Aug 1 – Sep 7
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Honeyeater Shokz Challenge 11k
Registration closes in 3 months 3 days-
The Honeyeater Shokz 11k challenge is starting to become a popular favorite trail runs for beginner runners. It is one the challenging runs, as you ascent into the clouds towards the lookout, which over looks the Coral Sea.There is no requirement to have completed any other particular event in order to participate in the Honeyeater Shokz Challenge 11k however we recommend that you cary enough hydration to get to from the start and return to finish. You are required to be at least 15 years old. Please visit https://www.runwhitsundays.com.au/honeyeater-11k-challenge/ for gear list and further event information. The cutoff time for the Honeyeater Shokz Challenge is 3hrs.
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ClosedMar 1 – Mar 1
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Register for Honeyeater Shokz Challenge 11k$80.00
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Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Jul 31
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$90.00
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Aug 1 – Sep 7
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Junior Kids Beach Bash
Registration closes in 3 months 3 days-
The Kids Beach Bash is an out and back course that takes place from the Airlie Beach foreshore sound stage and runs along the Airlie Beach foreshore to the point and back again. It is one loop along the beach and is about 700m. Kids receive and event shirt and medal with their early bird registration. The course fluctuates due to the tides however starts and stops in the WTF event precinct with a fun loop around and is fun for all ages from 4 plus.
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ClosedMar 1 – Mar 1
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Register for Junior Kids Beach Bash$25.00
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Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Jul 31
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$25.00
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Aug 1 – Sep 7
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Survivors Beach Bash
Registration closes in 3 months 3 days-
There is no requirement to have completed any other particular event in order to participate in the Survivors Beach Bash. This is a participation event with lucky dip prizes and shirts are only available for early bird registered participants or if available. The finishers medals may vary from the main event. As this event will be run on sand, all care is taken to make sure competitors are safe. The distance is based on the tides on the day of the event. Starting from the start line to the dugong and then back twice.
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ClosedMar 1 – Mar 1
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Register for Survivors Beach Bash$25.00
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Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Jul 31
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$25.00
Late
Aug 1 – Sep 7
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Kids Beach Bash
Registration closes in 3 months 3 days-
The Kids Beach Bash is to give those fast feet a chance to race a bit further than the Juniors. It is an out and back course that takes place from the Airlie Beach foreshore sound stage. The course runs along the Airlie Beach foreshore to the dugong point and back again along the beach twice. The total distance is approximately 1 mile. The minimal age to run in the event is 8 years old. As this event will be run on sand, all care is taken to make sure competitors are safe. The distance is based on the tides on the day of the event.
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ClosedMar 1 – Mar 1
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Register for Kids Beach Bash$25.00
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Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Jul 31
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$25.00
Late
Aug 1 – Sep 7
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