Bargara Triathlon Club

Bargara Duathlon 2024
2024-10-20 06:00 - 09:00 UTC | Coral Isle Cycling Club, 1 Flint Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, 4670, Australia
Join us for an exhilarating day at the Coral Isle Cycling Club for our exciting Duathlon event!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, we have something for everyone. Choose from our Sprint distance (5km, 20km, 5km) or the approachable Give It a Try distance (2.5km, 9km, 2.5km). Plus, don’t miss the chance for young athletes to shine in our junior events with multiple distances based on age! Gather your friends and family for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Come run and ride with us and make unforgettable memories!
Register Here
Sprint Individual
Non TA Members – Reg $55*
TA Members – Reg $30*
Course: 5km/20km/5km.
Start Time: 06:05am (Individuals &Teams)

Give It A Try (13 years +)
Reg $35*
Course: 2.5km/9km/2.5km.
Start Time: 6:30am (Individuals &Teams)

Junior Duathlon
Turtle Duathlon (10-12yo):
Price : $15*
Course:500m(run)/3km(bike)500m(run)
Start Time: 8:00am
Milbis (7-9yo)
Price $15
Course: 350m(run)/1km(bike)350m(run)
Start Time: 7:45am
Hatchlings (3-6yo) & All Abilities :
Price $10*
Course: 200m(run)/1km(bike)200m(run)
Start Time: 8:15am All Abilities / 7:30am Hatchlings
Registration on race day will open at 7:30am and close at 8:00am
Multiple or Family entries please use Junior Duathlon family entry link

Australia Day Aquathlon
2025-01-26 06:00 - 10:30 | Norville Pool, 148 Enterprise Street, Bundaberg, QUEENSLAND, 4670, Australia
Australia Day Aquathlon
This event has guaranteed flat crystal clear water. Start with a run on the scenic looped course, then swim in each lane once across the 50m pool to cover 400m, then its back out to run
Rinse and Repeat…
The challenge of this race is swapping between swim and run multiple times.
Norville Pool
26 January 2025
Registrations now open

Sprint Aquathlon (14yo+) :
– Sprint Aquathlon Individual: 3km(run) / 400m(swim) / 3km(run) / 400m(swim) / 2km(run)
– Sprint Aquathlon Team: 3km(run) / 400m(swim) / 3km(run) / 400m(swim) / 2km(run)

Give It A Try Aquathlon (13yo+):
– Give It A Try Aquathlon Individual: 3km(run) / 400m(swim) / 3km(run)

Junior Aquathlon
– All Abilities: 300m(run) / 50m(wade/swim) /300m(run)
– Hatchlings (3-6yo): 40m(wade) / 200m(run)
– Milbis (7-9yo): 500m run/ 100m Swim / 500m run
– Turtle Aquathon (10-12yo): 1km (run) / 100m(swim) / 1km(run) / 100m(swim) / 50m(run)

Pub2Club 2025
2025-04-26 06:00 - 10:30 | Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Fred Courtice Ave, Bargara QLD 4670, Bargara, QLD, 4670
Pub2Club 2025 🌊🏊‍♂️
For people aged 13+ take on the challenge of our stunning 1 or 2-mile ocean swim, along a breathtaking coastal course.
There is also a 100m Turtle Splash on offer for those aged 9-12 years old.
Experience crystal-clear waters, fresh ocean air, and an unforgettable open-water adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or a first-timer, this event is the perfect mix of fun and fitness!
Swimmers will start at the Bargara Boat Ramp, following the coastline north to the Bundaberg SLSC at Nielsons Beach.
SEE SWIM MAPS BELOW

Registrations are now open!
Click here to register as a Volunteer

Auswide Bank Sprint Triathlon
2025-04-27 06:00 - 11:00 | Crawford Park, Crawford Park, Bargara QLD, Bundaberg, QUEENSLAND, 4670, Australia
Auswide Bank Sprint Triathlon 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️
Registrations have closed enter on 26th at Club Bargara
For road closure information please click here!
Bargara Triathlon Club want you to come be part of the racing and the fun!
Ever popular Bargara Auswide Bank Sprint triathlon has attracted competitors from across Australia. The swim is in lovely tropical waters, the cycle course is on closed roads while the run is along the Bargara ocean front. This year we are introducing an Aqua Bike option, for those who aren’t keen on running.

Events Include:
– Hatchlings (2-7yo): 30m(wade)/1km (Bike) /150m(run)
– Milbi (7-9yo): 100m(swim)/2km(bike)/300m(run);
– Turtle (10-12yo): 200m(swim)/3km(bike)/500m(run);
– Super Sprint (13yo+): 400m(swim)/10km(bike)/2.5km(run);
– Sprint Triathlon (Individuals and Teams) (14yo+): 750m(swim)/20km(bike ride)/5km(run).
– Aqua Bike (14yo+) :: 750m Swim / 20km Cycle (note there is NO RUN for this race type)
– All Abilities (2-14yo) 50m(wade/swim)/2km (bike)/300m(run)

Transition Opens at 6AM and closes at 6:45am on 27 April 2025
Wave Starts:
7:00am Males (Sprint & AquaBike) 14 – 39 years and All Teams
7:05am Females (Sprint & AquaBike) 14 – 39 years
7:10am Males (Sprint & AquaBike) 40years and over
7:15am Females (Sprint & AquaBike) 40years and over
7:20am Super Sprint all in category
Assuming all adults have finished on the bike
9:00am Hatchlings
9:10am Milbis and All Abilities
9:20am Turtles
(Please note Kids will wear timing chips however they will receive a total time only)
View the Course Maps HERE
Click the pic below for the Athletes guide

Click here to register as a Volunteer
Click the pic below for the Volunteers guide

Lighthouse Running Festival
2025-06-01 06:00 - 12:00 | Christsen Park, Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara, QLD, 4670
Lighthouse RunNING Festival
1 June 2025 – Registrations open!
Athletes guide now available!

We love the old Burnett Heads Lighthouse so much we created a race that incorporates the old and the new lighthouses,
Events include
• Marathon (42.2km)
• Half Marathon (21.1km)
• 15km
• 8km

• Kids 4km & 2km

All races start and finish at Christsen Park (in front of Club Bargara and next to the basin at Kelly’s Beach) with all routes being out and back.

Run on footpaths along the Bargara esplanade then follow the path through the nature reserve to Mon Repos, where the 8km race will turn around.
For the longer distances continue to head north along the stunning coastline with the 15km turning around just before Oaks Beach. For the marathon and the half marathon continue along the path past the new and old Lighthouses at Burnett Heads and then return to Christsen Park (marathon is the 21.1km route twice).

Drink stations will be on course with water and Infinit nutrition electrolyte drink available.
Prizes will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in each distance.

Click here to register as a Volunteer

Just Us Realty Multisport Festival 2025
2025-08-03 05:30 - 12:00 | Crawford Park, Crawford Park, Bargara QLD, Bundaberg, QUEENSLAND, 4670, Australia
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Just Us Realty Multisport Festival 2025! Held in a stunning coastal location with idyllic ocean conditions and semi-closed roads, this festival has something for everyone—from elite athletes to first-time participants, juniors, and volunteers alike.
The water temperature is most likely to remain under 20C for 3rd August, so this event will have a wetsuit swim for all adult distances (Aquabike, Give It a Tri, Sprint, Standard)
Junior races will now be a Duathlon; starting with a beach run (same distance as the swim, then cycle and run to finish chute
Every finisher receives a medal—including our amazing volunteers!
Trophies up for grabs for 1st to 3rd male and female in each race type.
Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot.

The Races
Triathlon & Multisport Events:

Standard Triathlon (Individual & Team): 1500m swim / 40km bike / 10km run
Standard Aquabike: 1500m swim / 40km bike
Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim / 20km bike / 5km run
Sprint Duathlon: 5km run / 20km bike / 5km run
Give It a Try(athlon): 400m swim / 10km bike / 2.5km run

Run Events:

5km Fun Run
10km Run Challenge

Swim Event:

1500m open water swim

Junior & All Abilities Events:
Open to kids of all experience levels—designed to be safe, inclusive, and fun!
Due to the anticipated water temperature on race day, Junior races will now be a Duathlon; starting with a beach run (same distance as the swim, then cycle and run to finish chute.

All Abilities: 50m wade / 2km cycle / 300m run
Hatchlings (3–6 yrs): 30m wade / 1km cycle / 150m run
Milbis (7–9 yrs): 100m swim / 2km cycle / 300m run
Turtles (10–12 yrs): 200m swim / 3km cycle / 500m run

Whether you’re racing solo, as part of a team, or cheering from the sidelines, the Just Us Realty Multisport Festival promises a vibrant, supportive atmosphere and a day to remember.
Registrations are open now!
View the Athletes guide here: Multisport Festival Athlete Guide 2025

Bargara by Night 12hr Backyard Ultra
2025-09-06 18:00 - 2025-09-07 06:00 | Neilsons Beach, Fred Courtice Ave, Bargara, QLD, 4670, Australia
The Bargara by Night 12hr Backyard Ultra invites runners to test their endurance with 6.7km loops, starting on the hour, every hour, for up to 18 hours.
Yes we are still calling it the Bargara by Night 12hr Backyard Ultra, even though there are 6, 12 & 18 hour races.
Kicking off at noon on 29 August from Neilsons Beach Park, competitors will push their limits through the first challenge of 6 x 6.7km loops in daylight in on trails…
Then get ready to race through the night?
Headlamps required for every night lap, competitors are required to be 18yo+
For those who last the daytime loops (are 18yo+ and registered for the 12 or 18 hours), can take on the night time challenge along the 6.7k path under the glow of a full moon!
The ultimate test is beyond midnight, after you’ve run the first 80km, those registered for the 18hrs take on the additional 40.2km run over 6 hours to the finish.
If there is more than one runner (Male & Female) remaining, the winner will be determined by the fastest overall time.

Day time running notes coming…
For night time notes Click here to view the Running Notes
Click Here for the Rules and Regs for this Event
Registration, Pack Pickup and Gazebos
Race Pack collection for the Bargara by Night 12hr Backyard Ultra will be from the Registration tent at Neilson’s Park on Saturday 29 August from 10am to 11:30am.
Gazebo spaces will be assigned at registration. (Do not squat on a spot and expect to be allocated that spot)
Please bring your own weights to hold the Gazebo down as NOTHING is permitted to be driven into the ground at Neilsons Park due to the underground irrigation system. (Failure to comply could lead to a rupture of the irrigation system, the cost of repair will be at your own expense)
Gazebos will need to be removed by 7am on Sunday the 30th August at the latest.
Online registration closes at 9pm on Thursday the 27th August
Once online registration is closed you will only be able to register on the day at Neilsons Park for the original cost of each race distance plus an additional $30.
Age limit restriction are: 14+ for the first 6 hrs only, 18+ to participate in the 12 and 18 hour races
You will need to hang up your Event Cap & name badge, supplied at registration, on the line on after collecting them at registration on Saturday. This will be the visual indicator that you are still competing (the official indicator is that the Number Marshall in the Corral has you recorded as starting and completing each sequential lap within the rules of the event).
Timing is being recorded by the Timing Wizards.
We look forward to seeing you at the start line on Saturday 29th August.
Day time course map to be added soon.

Finish a minimum of 1 lap to receive a medal!

Click here to volunteer

Ditchy's Off-road Duathlon 2026
2026-07-19 07:30 - 10:30 | QUEENSLAND
Did you enjoy the LHRF Trail Run? Do you like running and riding?
🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️
If so, this event might be for you.
Named after the legend and suggester of the event, Ditchy, the inaugural Off-road Duathlon will be held on the 19th July 2026.
The event starts at the Barolin Reserve end of Hughes Rd in Tom Whalley Park.
The run course is currently planned to be around the edge of the adjoining vacant land (this may change to a course inside Barolin Reserve for the run & ride), the cycle route will be inside Barolin Reserve.
Some of the course is gravel, some of its grass, some of it is concrete and other parts are asphalt.
Bring your mountain or gravel bike.
Distance are:
Adult 16yo+: 3km Run (2 laps), 15km Ride (2 laps), 3km Run (2 laps)
Give it a Try (GIAT)13yo+: 1.5km Run (1 lap), 7.5km Ride (1 lap),1.5km Run (1 lap)

Juniors: 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️
Turtles (10-12yo): 1km Run, 3km Ride, 1km Run
Milbi’s (7 – 9yo): 500m Run, 2km Ride, 500m Run
Hatchlings (3-6yo): 0.250km Run, 1km Ride, 0.250km Run
Registration Open:

Just Us Realty Multisport Festival 2026
2026-08-02 06:00 - 12:00 | Crawford Park, Crawford Park, Bargara QLD, Bundaberg, QUEENSLAND, 4670, Australia
🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Just Us Realty Multisport Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Just Us Realty Multisport Festival 2025! 🌴☀️
Held in a stunning coastal location with idyllic ocean conditions 🌊 and semi-closed roads 🚧, this festival has something for everyone — from elite athletes 🏆 to first-timers 🙌, juniors 🧒, and our amazing volunteers 💛!

🥇 Finisher Rewards & Trophies
🏅 Every finisher receives a medal — including our awesome volunteers!🏆 Trophies awarded for 1st to 3rd place (male & female) in each race type.⚡ Spots are limited — register early to secure your place!

🏁 The Races
🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Triathlon & Multisport Events
🏅 Standard Triathlon (Individual & Team): 1500m swim / 40km bike / 10km run
🚴‍♀️ Standard Aquabike: 1500m swim / 40km bike (no run)
🏃‍♂️ Standard Duathlon: 10km run / 40km bike / 5km run
🏃‍♂️ Sprint Duathlon: 5km run / 20km bike / 2.5km run
⚡ Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim / 20km bike / 5km run
💪 Give It A Tri: 400m swim / 10km bike / 2.5km run

🏃‍♀️ Run Events
🎉 5km Fun Run
🔥 10km Run Challenge

🌊 Swim Event
🏊‍♂️1500m Open Water Swim

🧒 Junior & All Abilities Events
Open to kids of all experience levels — designed to be safe, inclusive, and fun! 🤗
💫 All Abilities (2–14yrs): 50m wade / 2km cycle / 300m run
🐣 Hatchlings (3–6yrs): 30m wade / 1km cycle / 150m run
🐳 Milbis (7–9yrs): 100m swim / 2km cycle / 300m run
🐢Turtles (10–12yrs): 200m swim / 3km cycle / 500m run

📝 Registration Info
👉 Athletes Guide — View it Here
👉 Registration — Open Now
👉 Volunteer Registrations — Open now

⏰ Event Schedule
🏁 Transition Opens: 6:00am🚪 Transition Closes: 6:45am
🌅 Wave Starts:
7:00am — 👨‍🦱 Males (Standard, 1.5k Swim, AquaBike) 14yrs+ & All Teams
7:00am — 👨‍🦳 10k Run 14yrs+ (all categories, Standard Duathlon)
7:05am — 👩 Females (Standard, 1.5k Swim, AquaBike) 14yrs+
7:05am — 👩‍🦳 5k Run 14yrs+ (all categories, Sprint Duathlon)
7:15am — ⚡Sprint 14yrs+ (all categories)
7:30am — ⚡ Super Sprint (all categories)
👧 Junior Races (after adult bike leg):
9:15am — 🐣 Hatchlings
9:10am — 🐳 Milbis & 💫 All Abilities
9:05am — 🐢 Turtles

Whether you’re racing solo 🏃, teaming up with friends 🤝, or cheering from the sidelines 🎉, the Just Us Realty Multisport Festival promises a vibrant atmosphere, community pride, and a day to remember! 🌟💙

Bargara by Night 18hr Backyard Ultra 2026
2026-08-29 12:00 - 2026-08-30 06:00 | Neilsons Beach, Fred Courtice Ave, Bargara, QLD, 4670, Australia
🌕🏃‍♂️ Bargara by Night – 18hr Backyard Ultra 2026
Get ready to run through the daylight and then under the glow of a full moon!The Bargara by Night Backyard Ultra challenges runners with 6.7km loops, starting on the hour, every hour, for up to 18 hours.
Yes…the 12hr Backyard Ultra is changing in 2026. You’ll be able to choose 6, 12, or 18 hours 😄.
All distances start at noon on 29/08/2026. The first 6 hours is on gravel trials in Barolin Reserve. Minimum age is 14 years (for the first 6 hours only).

🕛 Event Start
📅 Saturday 29 August🕒 Starts at 12pm (noon)📍 Neilsons Beach Park
You’ll kick off with 6 daylight loops on beautiful bush trails…Before tackling the real test: running through the night 🌙✨

🌞 Daytime Running (Noon to 6pm)
Noon start for all runners (6hr, 12hr & 18hr). See course map below
This will be on a majority gravel trail (some concrete and asphalt leading to the trail) within Barolin ReserveAll runners must be 14yo+.
If more than one male and female (registered for 6hrs) completed the 6hrs, the winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd) is decided by fastest overall time ⏱️
If you survive the daytime loops (and are registered for the 12 or 18hr events), you’ll take on the full-moon night challenge along the 6.7km path 🌕🏞️
🌙 Night Running (6pm to 6am)
Headlamps required! 🔦All night runners must be 18+.
See course map below
If you survived the daytime loops (and are registered for the 12 or 18hr events), you’ll take on the full-moon night challenge along the 6.7km path 🌕🏞️
The 12hr runners will finish at Midnight. If more than one male and female (registered for 12hrs) completed the 12hrs, the winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd) is decided by fastest overall time ⏱️
💀 The Midnight Grind
After 80km, the 18-hour athletes push into the final 6 hours — another 40.2km — to the finish.If more than one male and female remains, the winner is decided by fastest overall time ⏱️

📘 Notes & Info
📄 Daytime running notes — coming soon🌙 Night-time notes – Click here📜 Rules & Regs — Click here

🧢 Registration, Pack Pickup & Gazebos
🎒 Pack Pickup:📍 Registration Tent — Neilsons Park🕙 Saturday 29 August, 10:30am–11:30am
🏕️ Gazebo Spaces:Assigned at registration — no squatting on spots 😉Bring weights only; nothing can be pegged into the ground due to underground irrigation. Damage = your cost 💸Gazebos must be removed by 7am Sunday 30 August.
📝 Registration Open: Online registration closes 9pm Thursday 27 August.After this, on-the-day entries are available at the original price + $30.
🎂 Age Limits:• 6-hour race: 14+• 12 & 18-hour races: 18+
🏷️ Event Cap & Name Badge:Hang these on the line after collecting them — this shows you’re still competing (the Number Marshal also tracks official laps).
⏱️ Timing by the Timing Wizards ✨

🚀 We’ll See You at the Start Line
Saturday 29 AugustDaytime & Night course maps see below

🎽 Choose Your Challenge
⏱️ 6 Hours – $60🌕 12 Hours – $120🌌 18 Hours – $180
🏅 Finish at least 1 lap to earn your medal! Noon – 6pm Map 6pm – 6am Map

Click here to volunteer

Australia Day Aquathlon 2027
2027-01-26 06:00 - 10:00 | Norville Pool, 148 Enterprise Street, Bundaberg, QUEENSLAND, 4670, Australia
🏊‍♂️ Australia Day Aquathlon 2027 🏊‍♂️
Celebrate Australia Day with a fun and challenging swim–run event at Bundaberg’s beautiful Norville Pool! 💦☀️
Enjoy a flat, fast run course, followed by lane-to-lane 50m pool swims, with multiple run–swim transitions to truly test your endurance! 🏃‍♂️➡️🏊‍♂️➡️🏃‍♂️

📅 26 January 2027
📍 Norville Pool, QLD

📝 Registration Info
✅ Registrations open soon
Registrations close 24th of January at 5pm. Registrations on the day will incur a late fee of $25 for Adults, Teams and Families and + $10 for Kids (12 and under)

🏃‍♂️ Sprint Aquathlon (Ages 14+)
👤 Individual or Team3km run / 400m swim / 3km run / 400m swim / 2km run

💪 Give It a Try Aquathlon (Ages 13+)
👤 Individual3km run / 400m swim / 3km run

🐢 Junior Aquathlon
💫 All Abilities (2–14yrs):300m run / 50m wade or swim / 300m run
🐣 Hatchlings (3–6yrs):40m wade / 200m run
🐳 Milbis (7–9yrs):500m run / 100m swim / 500m run
🐢 Turtle Aquathlon (10–12yrs):1km run / 100m swim / 1km run / 100m swim / 50m run
⏰ Event Schedule
🌅 Wave Starts:
7:00am —🏃‍♂️Sprint + Teams
7:30am — 💪 Give It a Try
👧 Junior Races:
9:00am — 🐣 Hatchlings
9:10am — 🐳 Milbis & 💫 All Abilities
9:20am — 🐢 Turtles

Pub2Club 2027
2027-05-01 06:00 - 10:00 | Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Fred Courtice Ave, Bargara QLD 4670, Bargara, QLD, 4670
🌊🏊‍♂️ PUB2CLUB 2027
Dive into an unforgettable open-water adventure along the stunning Bargara coastline! 💙🐠
Perfect for swimmers aged 17+, PUB2CLUB offers a breathtaking 1-mile or 2-mile ocean swim through crystal-clear waters and fresh coastal air.
Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or taking on your first ocean challenge, this event is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and community spirit. 🌞🌊

🗺️ Course Details
🏁 1 Mile – 7.20am start
Go to registration at the SLSC and hear the race brief before moving to the Boat Ramp.Start at the Bargara Boat Ramp → swim north along the coastline → finish at Bundaberg SLSC (Nielson Beach)Buoys stay on your left, through the 2 pink buoys then to the finish
🏁 2 Mile – 7.00am startStart at Bundaberg SLSC (Nielson Beach) → swim south to the Bargara Boat Ramp (buoys left) →turn and swim north back to Bundaberg SLSC
Go through the 2 pink buoys.gate, then all buoys on your left, through the 2 pink bouys then to the finish
📍 Swim maps:

📝 Registrations open soon
👉 Volunteer Registrations — Open now

Sprint Triathlon 2027
2027-05-02 06:00 - 11:00 | Crawford Park, Crawford Park, Bargara QLD, Bundaberg, QUEENSLAND, 4670, Australia
🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Sprint Triathlon 2027
📅 Sunday, 02 May 2027 · 6:00am – 11:00am📍 Bargara, QLD
Get ready to race, splash, spin, and sprint your way through one of Queensland’s favourite community triathlons — the Sprint Triathlon! 🌴☀️
This iconic event attracts competitors from all over Australia.Enjoy a tropical ocean swim 🏖️, a closed-road cycle 🚴, and a scenic coastal run 🏃‍♀️ along the stunning Bargara foreshore.
We will have the Aqua Bike category — perfect for those who love to swim and ride but prefer to skip the run!
Or simply do the 5km run.

📝 Registration Info
👉 2026 Athletes Guide (dates will vary)— View Here
👉 Registration is Open

👉 Volunteer Registrations — Open now
👉 Volunteer Guide — coming soon

🧒 Events Include
🐣 Hatchlings (3–6yrs): 30m wade / 1km bike / 150m run
🐳 Milbis (7–9yrs): 100m swim / 2km bike / 300m run
🐢Turtles (10–12yrs): 200m swim / 3km bike / 500m run
⚡ GIAT 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️(13yrs+, Individuals): 400m swim / 10km bike / 2.5km run
🏅 Sprint Triathlon 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ (14yrs+, Individual or Teams (Members can do individual legs): 750m swim / 20km bike / 5km run
🚴‍♀️ Aqua Bike 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️ (14yrs+): 750m swim / 20km bike (no run segment)
💫 All Abilities (3–14yrs): 50m wade/swim / 2km bike / 300m run
🏃‍♂️5km Run (14yrs+)

⏰ Event Schedule
🏁 Transition Opens: 6:00am🚪 Transition Closes: 6:30am
🌅 Wave Starts:
6:40am — 👨‍🦱👩 Race Brief near Finish Chute
7.00am — 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Individuals + All Teams (1st member of Sprint Relay Team)
7.00am — 🏃‍♂️5km Runners Start
7.00am — 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️ Aqua Bike
7:30am — 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ GIAT
👧 Junior Races (after adult bike leg):
🏁 Junior Transition Opens: 8:30am
Please queue to enter Junior transition from the grass/bike entry side and remain off the footpath as Adult runners may still be finishing.
🚪 Transition Closes: 8:50am
8:55am — Race Brief near transition Hatchlings
9:00am — 🐣 Hatchlings
9:05am — Race Brief near transition Milbis & All Abilities
9:10am — 🐳 Milbis & 💫 All Abilities
9:15am — Race Brief near transition Turtles
9:20am — 🐢 Turtles
🕒 Kids will wear timing chips but receive a total time only.

Lighthouse Running Festival 2027
2027-05-30 06:00 - 13:30 | Christsen Park, Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara, QLD, 4670
🏃‍♀️ Lighthouse Run 2027 🌅
We love the iconic Burnett Heads Lighthouse so much that we created a race celebrating both the old and the new lighthouses! 💡
Sponsors for the 2027 Lighthouse Running Festival are:
Club Bargara (Bargara Golf Club)
& Gladstone Ports Corporation (Custodians of the Lighthouse at Burnett Heads)
Run along the stunning Bargara oceanfront, following the Turtle Trail past the Surf Lifesaving Club, Nielson Beach, and through the beautiful Mon Repos Turtle Reserve (42.2 & 21.1 km distances) — home of the famous nesting turtles. 🐢
Choose your challenge:
🏅 Full Marathon – 42.2km
🥈 Half Marathon – 21.1km
💪 16km Trail Run (starts and finishes on paths, with trails through Barolin Nature Reserve)

🚶‍♀️ 8km Run/Walk
🧒 Junior Dash – 2 & 4km
An unforgettable coastal adventure combining scenery, community spirit, and endurance. 🌊✨
📝 Registration Info
👉 Registrations open soon
👉 You can check out the course maps and race details here — 2026 Athletes Guide (dates will vary)
👉 Volunteer Registrations — Open now
📝 Event Singlets

New Medals for 2027.

You can purchase an event singlet (Design will Vary) while registering for $25 (limited to 150 singlets) or at pack pickup or on race day for $40.
