The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is an annual trail running event that takes participants through some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Queensland, Australia. The festival features a variety of race distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, and ultra-marathon, catering to runners of all abilities. The course winds through lush forests, along rugged cliffs, and offers panoramic views of the beach and surrounding areas. This unique event attracts both seasoned athletes and outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Rainbow Beach while challenging their limits. Beyond the race, the festival is a celebration of the local environment, offering a fun and festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
11km
Race Date:
02 August, 2025
The Rainbow Beach Trail Marathon offers a 42.2 km course with 935 meters of elevation gain, combining challenging climbs with the beauty of the Cooloola Coast. Set for August 2, 2025, and organized by Run Queensland, this race showcases breathtaking landscapes, including sandy beaches, lush forests, and the iconic Double Island Point lighthouse.
Race Date:
02 August, 2025
The Rainbow Beach Trail Half Marathon features a 21.1 km course with 560 meters of elevation gain, offering runners a balanced mix of challenge and scenery. Taking place on August 2, 2025, this Run Queensland event takes participants through forested trails, sandy beaches, and rolling terrain along the Cooloola Coast.
Race Date:
02 August, 2025
The 11 km race at the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is perfect for beginners and short-distance enthusiasts, featuring 365 meters of elevation gain through stunning landscapes. Organized by Run Queensland, this event on August 2, 2025, blends manageable challenges with breathtaking views of the Cooloola Coast.
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FAQs
What is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How long is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
Where does the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How can I prepare for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Marathon offers a 42.2 km course with 935 meters of elevation gain, combining challenging climbs with the beauty of the Cooloola Coast. Set for August 2, 2025, and organized by Run Queensland, this race showcases breathtaking landscapes, including sandy beaches, lush forests, and the iconic Double Island Point lighthouse.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is 42km long.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes place in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival elevation gain is 935 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Marathon offers a 42.2 km course with 935 meters of elevation gain, combining challenging climbs with the beauty of the Cooloola Coast. Set for August 2, 2025, and organized by Run Queensland, this race showcases breathtaking landscapes, including sandy beaches, lush forests, and the iconic Double Island Point lighthouse.
How long is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is 42km long.
Where does the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival take place?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes place in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival elevation gain is 935 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How long is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
Where does the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How can I prepare for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Half Marathon features a 21.1 km course with 560 meters of elevation gain, offering runners a balanced mix of challenge and scenery. Taking place on August 2, 2025, this Run Queensland event takes participants through forested trails, sandy beaches, and rolling terrain along the Cooloola Coast.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is 21km long.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes place in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival elevation gain is 560 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Half Marathon features a 21.1 km course with 560 meters of elevation gain, offering runners a balanced mix of challenge and scenery. Taking place on August 2, 2025, this Run Queensland event takes participants through forested trails, sandy beaches, and rolling terrain along the Cooloola Coast.
How long is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is 21km long.
Where does the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival take place?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes place in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival elevation gain is 560 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How long is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
Where does the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How can I prepare for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The 11 km race at the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is perfect for beginners and short-distance enthusiasts, featuring 365 meters of elevation gain through stunning landscapes. Organized by Run Queensland, this event on August 2, 2025, blends manageable challenges with breathtaking views of the Cooloola Coast.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is 11km long.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes place in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia.
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival elevation gain is 365 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The 11 km race at the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is perfect for beginners and short-distance enthusiasts, featuring 365 meters of elevation gain through stunning landscapes. Organized by Run Queensland, this event on August 2, 2025, blends manageable challenges with breathtaking views of the Cooloola Coast.
How long is the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival is 11km long.
Where does the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival take place?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes place in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival elevation gain is 365 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Coastal
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