Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION
When do registrations close? Can I register on Saturday, 11 July or Sunday, 12 July 2026? | Subject to availability, registrations can be made online up until the morning of the event on Sunday, 12 July. However, we highly recommend registering in advance. All registrations must be made online as we do not accept in-person registrations. |
What are the age group categories? | Age group categories for the 3km and 8km are as follows: 12 and under, 13 to 16, Open (17 and over). There are no age categories for the bike ride. |
Is a child U16 or 16 years and under? | A child is 16 years and under. |
Are there minimum ages required for registration? | Entrants 7 years and under must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian for the entire duration of the race and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for the safety of the entrant. Prams are allowed. |
COURSES
Where are the start and finish lines? | The 44km bike ride starts at Pipeliner Park in Esk, the 20km bike ride starts at Memorial Park, Coominya. The 8km run starts at Clock Park, Lowood and the 3km run starts at Forest Hill Fernvale Road, Vernor. |
When does each event start? | The 8km, 3km and 20km legs start at 9am from their respective locations, and finishes at Fernvale Sports Park, Brouff Road. The 44km bike ride starts 8:30am and finishes at Fernvale Sports Park, Brouff Road. The 20km bike ride starts 9:30am and finishes at Fernvale Sports Park, Brouff Road. |
Are e-bikes allowed? | Use of e-bikes is permitted for the bike leg of the event. |
SHUTTLE BUS
Can I take the bus to the 3km start? | Shuttle buses depart Fernvale Sports Park and Clock Park, Lowood to the 3km start every ten minutes, starting from 7.20am until 9am, you do not need to book. Only those registering for the 44km bike ride will need to confirm whether they require a place on the bus. |
Can I take the bus to the 8km start? | Shuttle buses depart Fernvale Sports Park to the 8km start every ten minutes, starting from 7.20am, you do not need to book. Only those registering for he 44km bike ride will need to confirm whether they require a place on the bus. |
I am not registered to run. Can I still take the bus? | Attendees not participating in a run or ride are welcome to take the shuttle bus. |
Can I take the bus to the 44km bike start from Fernvale Sports Park? Do I need to book? | A place on the shuttle bus from Fernvale Visitors Centre to the 44km bike ride start in Esk must be booked through the online registration process.
Seats are limited and key times are as follows: 6:15am – load bikes at Fernvale (30 mins required) 6:45am – depart Fernvale to Esk 7:15am – begin unload at Esk 7:30am onwards – participant bib collection and briefing before race begins at 8:30am |
How long does the bus take from Fernvale to Esk? | Approximately 30-40 minutes |
Can I get a bus back to Esk after the event? | No, the buses for the 44km bike leg are only operating from Fernvale Visitors Centre to Esk before the event. There are no buses going back to Esk after the event. |
Can I take the bus to the 20km bike start in Coominya from Fernvale Sports Park? | No, the buses for the 20km bike leg are only operating from Fernvale Sports Park back to the start line after the event. There are no buses going back to Esk after the event |
Can I get a bus from Fernvale Sports Park back to Coominya after the event? | Shuttle buses depart Fernvale Sports Park to Coominya every thirty minutes, at 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am if required and you do not need to book. Only those registering for the 44km bike ride will need to confirm whether they require a place on the bus. |
BIBS
Where are the bib collection points for the 44km bike event? | Bibs can be collected on Saturday, 11 July between 10am and 12pm from the Lowood Customer Service Centre on Michel Street, or on Sunday, 12 July between 7:00am and 8:00am at bike start line in Esk. If possible, we highly recommend collecting your bib on the Saturday.
Please note, bibs cannot be collected at Fernvale Sports Park prior to catching the bus. |
Where are the bib collection points for the 20km bike event? | Bibs can be collected on Saturday, 11 July between 10am and 12pm from the Lowood Customer Service Centre on Michel Street, or on Sunday, 12 July between 7:00am and 8:00am at bike start line in Coominya. If possible, we highly recommend collecting your bib on the Saturday. |
Where are the bib collection points for the 3km and 8km events? | Bibs for the 3km and 8km walk/run can be collected on Saturday, 11 July between 10am and 12pm from the Lowood Customer Service Centre on Michel Street, or on Sunday, 12 July between 7am and 8:30am at 8km start line, Clock Park, Lowood. If possible, we highly recommend collecting your bib on the Saturday. Please note, bibs cannot be collected at Fernvale Sports Park prior to catching the bus. |
Can I collect my race bib before the event day? | Bibs can be collected the day before the event, on Saturday 11 July from the Lowood Customer Service Centre on Michel Street between 10am and 12pm. We highly recommend this option, if possible. |
PARKING
Is there parking available? | There is no parking available at the 3km start line. Participants must catch a bus from the Fernvale Sports Park or 8km start (Clock Park, Lowood) to the 3km start. COOMINYA PARKING |
