South Pine Striders

Here’s a list of races during 2010.  The list is growing because running is exploding in our beautiful state of Queensland.  The list below will be changing so keep on coming back to make sure you don’t miss out on anything.

Jan 2010

Jan 10 Hares and Hounds
The event consists 10km race from Woodford to CP7 and back, a solo 50+km race from Woodford to Beerburrum and return (hares) and a relay race over the same course (hounds). The Hares & Hounds concept is means that each hare must get through the last checkpoint before being passed by the last hound to avoid being ‘caught’ and pulled. The hounds start an hour after the hares.
Hounds may have teams of 2 or 4, change over points being CP6 and CP2 (Beerburrum). Visit the website.

Jan 17 GATORADE QUEENSLAND TRI SERIES- RACE 4
Suited to the serious athlete through to those competitors who just enjoy triathlons on the weekend. Numerous age and weight categories are available. contact: USM Events Brisbane. email: brisbane@usmevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Jan 31 SALOMON TRE-X OFFROAD TRIATHLON SERIES
Enduro format long course race: 350m Swim – 10km MTB – 4km Trail run, repeated again. Short Course: 350m Swim – 10km MTB – 4km Trail run. Teaser Course: 150m Swim – 4km MTB – 1.2km Trail run contact: Simon Lazenby. email: Simon@in2adventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Feb 2010

Feb 7 GATORADE QUEENSLAND TRI SERIES- RACE 5 CALOUNDRA
Suited to the serious athlete through to those competitors who just enjoy triathlons on the weekend. Numerous age and weight categories are available. contact: USM Events Brisbane. email: brisbane@usmevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Date 28 February Clem7 Tunnel Run
The 10km CLEM7 Tunnel Run is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run, jog or speed-walk the entire length of the Clem Jones Tunnel in a competitive event, and is limited to 5000 participants only. The event is set for early 2010, and will be held from 6.30am to 9.00am on a Sunday prior to the tunnel’s official opening to traffic. The date will be announced just weeks before the event, so lace up your shoes and get training now! The Tunnel Run will happen on the morning of the planned CLEM7 Open Day. Even if you can’t take part in the Tunnel Run, there will be an amazing opportunity to walk through the tunnel at your own leisure later in the day, and more information is coming soon. Everyone taking part in the historic CLEM7 Tunnel Run will help raise funds to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation in working wonders for sick kids. Visit the website.

Feb 28 GATORADE QUEENSLAND TRI SERIES- RACE 6, RABY BAY
Suited to the serious athlete through to those competitors who just enjoy triathlons on the weekend. Numerous age and weight categories are available. contact: USM Events Brisbane. email: brisbane@usmevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 2010

Mar 6 Queensland Running Cross Country
Teralba Park, Everton Park . Visit the website for more details.

Mar 13 Queensland Running Cross Country
Teralba Park, Everton Park . Visit the website for more details.

Mar 13 DIRT FEST WEEKEND 8KM & 2KM TRAIL RUN
All the excitement of off road trail running comes to the In 2 Adventure Weekend Dirt fest with the In 2 Adventure 8km Trail Run & 2km Fun Run 8km Trail Run. The 8km Trail Run is a short, fun off road race on a 4km circuit, with the course passing through, and finishing at Race HQ. The open trails, single track and hills promise a dirty morning of fun in the outdoors for everyone! 2km Fun Run And for those of you who are a little less adventurous or who just want to come along and have a bit of fun, we’re also offering a shorter 2km fun run event. The course is still run off road, but the terrain is flat and has some beautiful scenery as it traverses the circumference of the Slickers Lake. Suitable for kids over 10, beginners, and those just out to have a bit of fun, the 2km fun run will provide some off road fun for everyone! contact: Simon Lazenby. email: info@in2adventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 14 SALOMON TRE-X OFFROAD TRIATHLON SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS & QLD STATE CHAMPS
The final race of the series and also the Queensland Off-road Triathlon Championships. Long Course: 1km Swim – 30km MTB – 10km Trail Run. Short Course: 350m Swim – 10km MTB – 4km Trail Run. Teaser Course: 150m Swim – 4km MTB – 1.2km Trail Run. This event will also be the finale for the Dirt Fest Weekend. See www.in2adventure.com.au for further information. contact: Simon Lazenby. email: Simon@in2adventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 14 SPORTS SUPER CENTRE FUN RUN SERIES – RACE 1
As the official lead up series to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the Sports Super Centre 5 race fun run series is a must for runners of all ages and fitness levels. Each race finishes on the world class running track and each race is a safe and traffic free, flat course. With a series points score running throughout the 5 races, and major prices of Great Barrier Reef trips and 5 star accommodation retreats, this series is a must for all runners and walkers. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 20 Queensland Running Cross Country
7th Brigade Park, Geebung. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 20 KATHMANDU ADVENTURE SERIES – SUNSHINE COAST
Have a real adventure this weekend! Enter a Kathmandu Adventure race and see what everyone is talking about! Imagine an off-road triathlon with simple navigation and short multiple stages with a few obstacles to add a little spice. So grab a team mate and race together undertaking simple navigation [you can read a street directory?], mountain biking 15-25km [mostly fire trail nothing too technical], kayaking 2-4km [we provide boats, paddles and lifejackets] and trail running 5-10km. Team categories are male, female and mixed teams of two. Adventure racing is a thinking sport requiring teams to work together to complete the secret course in the shortest time possible. contact: Gary Farebrother, ph 0403-820-282. email: todd@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 21 TWILIGHT RUNNING FESTIVAL
Half Marathon Event Athletics Australia Certified Accurate Course Distance with Pace Runners
10km Fun Run Athletics Australia Certified Accurate Course Distance
3km Fun Run
1km Kids Run
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Mar 27 Queensland Running Cross Country
Minippi Parklands, Tingalpa. Visit the website for more details.

Mar 28 Rotary Fun Run
The Race takes place on Sunday 28th March 2010 at the Na-than Campus of Griffith University, off Kessels Rd., Bris-bane. The start and finish of the race will be at the main car park from the Kessels Road entry (see map over). The course follows paved walkways throughout the campus and will provide enjoyment and challenge for the beginner, the walker (6 Km course) and the more serious of runners (11 Km course). Water will be available en-route. There will be a Sausage Sizzle and drinks for sale near the assembly area during and at the completion of the race. Visit the website

Apr 2010

Apr 4 – Wild Horse Criterium
We have a new event that will be taking place on Easter Sunday, 2010 (April 4th), The Wild Horse Criterium, brought to you by Active Stride (www.activestride.com.au) and run under the auspices of The Trail Runners Association of Queensland (TRAQ).
The event is run on a loop of approximately 12 km, starting and finishing at Wild Horse Mountain here in Queensland a little over an hour’s drive from Brisbane Airport.  There are three separate races being held on the course consisting of 1, 3 and 5 loops over distances of approximately 12, 36 and 60 km’s respectively (the exact distance will be confirmed soon). It will be open to solo runners and relay teams of 2-5 runners (each runner running at least one loop each, interchange taking place only at the start/finish area). Depending on numbers, we may hold an Easter egg hunt and/or other activities during the event with a view to occupying any younger. Find out more here.

Apr 10 Queensland Running Cross Country
Dowse Lagoon, Sandgate. Visit the website for more details.

10 Apr – Pinnacles Classic
Last year Greg Hall pipped Stan Fetting on the line in this gruelling but fun 18.5km trail run, thus taking the honours on behalf of the club young guns.  The challenge is on for this year, here’s details below of what has become a regular race for Striders: (taken from www.coolrunning.com.au thread ‘Pinnacles Classic 2010′). TRAQ is in the process of getting a permit for this event at present and the planned date is Saturday, 10th April. Peter Holles is the Race Organiser.  Keep an eye on the TRAQ website, www.runtrails.org, for further information. This year on line entries can be made and if the limit is reached prior to the day no entries will be taken on the day. Justin, a ranger from SEQ Water, said he was looking into getting the toilets at the Glod Creek Reserve operational but I am not sure if that will be done by April 10. If not we will get a portable toilet. There will most likely be a field limit of 100. Ian Javes – President of TRAQ. Visit the website for more details.

Apr 11 SPORTS SUPER CENTRE FUN RUN SERIES – RACE 2
As the official lead up series to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the Sports Super Centre 5 race fun run series is a must for runners of all ages and fitness levels. Each race finishes on the world class running track and each race is a safe and traffic free, flat course. With a series points score running throughout the 5 races, and major prices of Great Barrier Reef trips and 5 star accommodation retreats, this series is a must for all runners and walkers. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Apr 17 Queensland Running Cross Country
Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine. Visit the website for more details.

Apr 18 BEACH FESTIVAL – PALM BEACH PARKLANDS
5K Fun Run(road)- 7am, 1K Ocean Swim – 7.45am, Aquathon 500m swim + 3k beachrun – 8.15am, Kids Aquathons 300m swim + 2k beach run & 150m swim + 1k beach run – 9am You can do 1, 2 or all take the challenge and do the championship ALL 3 RACES contact: Jenny Wood. email: easport2@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details.

Apr 18 GATORADE QUEENSLAND TRI SERIES- RACE 7
Suited to the serious athlete through to those competitors who just enjoy triathlons on the weekend. Numerous age and weight categories are available. contact: USM Events Brisbane. email: brisbane@usmevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

Apr 24 Queensland Running Cross Country
Anzac Park, Toowong. Visit the website for more details.

Apr 24 Cartwright Challenge Series
The Cartwright Challenge Series is a spectacular fun run series for the whole family. Few courses can rival the beauty of this course as it follows the Mooloola River before climbing over the headland, then meandering along through the back of the sand dunes on the ocean side. A family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments and spot prizes available after event. Visit the website for more details.

May 2010

May 1 Queensland Running Cross Country
Yeronga Park, Yeronga. Visit the website for more details.

****NEW-ADDED 12/04/2010****May 1-2 Mt Mee Classic
This programme of runs is set on the rolling hills of Mt Mee. Visit this website for entry details and this website for more details about the events.

May 2 SPORTS SUPER CENTRE FUN RUN SERIES – RACE 3
As the official lead up series to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the Sports Super Centre 5 race fun run series is a must for runners of all ages and fitness levels. Each race finishes on the world class running track and each race is a safe and traffic free, flat course. With a series points score running throughout the 5 races, and major prices of Great Barrier Reef trips and 5 star accommodation retreats, this series is a must for all runners and walkers. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

May 8 Queensland Running Cross Country
Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine. Visit the website for more details.

May 9 MOTHERS DAY CLASSIC
You are entering one of Australia’s largest charity events. The Mother’s Day Classic is a fun morning to walk or run and raise funds for breast cancer, plus a great opportunity for family and friends to enjoy the activities and entertainment held at each event.
By joining thousands of Australians across the nation on Mother’s Day you are making a difference to valuable research into prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Visit the website

May 15 Queensland Running Cross Country
7th Brigade Park, Geebung. Visit the website for more details.

May 16 Red Run Classic
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May 16 Glasshouse 50 ( Cook’s Tour)
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May 22 Queensland Running Cross Country
Keperra Picnic Grounds, Keperra. Visit the website for more details.

May 23 Rotary Fun Run/Walk
Described as a ‘flat and fast course’ this should be a good guage of where you stand with regards to your target in the upcoming Gold Coast Half and Full Marathon events. Entries are limited and it is recommended that you enter early. Visit the website.

May 23 Noosa Half Marathon
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22-23 May Warwick Pentath-run
5 Races over 2 Days totaling 42.2km. Saturday competition starts with a 21.1km, 4.6km, 5km and Sunday is 10km ascent and 1500m. You can choose to do one, all races or any combination of runs. This event is not only for the elite but the casual walker or jogger. If your interested in a race with a difference check out the Warwick Penath-run. Registrations now open for 2010. Online and mail registrations are acceptable. contact: Robert Stewart. email: rstew67@eq.edu.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform.

May 29 Queensland Running Cross Country
Minippi Parklands, Tingalpa. Visit the website for more details.

May 29 Cartwright Challenge Series
The Cartwright Challenge Series is a spectacular fun run series for the whole family. Few courses can rival the beauty of this course as it follows the Mooloola River before climbing over the headland, then meandering along through the back of the sand dunes on the ocean side. A family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments and spot prizes available after event. Visit the website for more details.

May 30 ROTARY FUN RUN 10K/5K
To be held at the University of Queensland, St Lucia. A flat track along the river. This is a very enjoyable event, it is accurate and timed. There will be a 10km run and a 5km walk/run. Our major beneficiares are The Kim Walters Choices Program, supporting families dealing with cancer. contact: Bev Jackson. email: info@rotaryfun.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

May 30 SPORTS SUPER CENTRE FUN RUN SERIES – RACE 4
As the official lead up series to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the Sports Super Centre 5 race fun run series is a must for runners of all ages and fitness levels. Each race finishes on the world class running track and each race is a safe and traffic free, flat course. With a series points score running throughout the 5 races, and major prices of Great Barrier Reef trips and 5 star accommodation retreats, this series is a must for all runners and walkers. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

June 2010

June 5 Queensland Running Cross Country
Yeronga Park, Yeronga. Visit the website for more details.

June 6 Queensland Half Marathon
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June 12 Queensland Running Cross Country
Teralba Park, Everton Park. Visit the website for more details.

June 12 Poor Mans Comrades
Probably the greatest success in the world of Ultrarunning is the Comrades Marathon (www.comrades.com) held in June every year in South Africa which attracts between 10,000 and 15,000 runners yearly. The event is held on the hilly road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg (approx 90km), alternating directions every year. A number of runners in Australia have travelled to this prestigous event and are full of praise for it. Our event is being held for those runners who would like to attempt Comrades but can’t afford to travel to South Africa – hence the Poor Man’s Comrades. It is a hilly road course of approx the same distance, alternating directions every year (UP in Australia when UP in south Africa etc) so the feeling should be approximately the same .. except without the crowds .. or the water stops fully stocked with Coca-Cola every mile or … This run is absolutely not sanctioned nor authorised by the Official Comrades Marathon. Visit the website

June 19 Queensland Running Cross Country
Anzac Park, Toowong. Visit the website for more details.

June 19 URBAN MAX ADVENTURE SERIES – BRISBANE
In Brisbane’s very own Amazing Race, teams of two (male, female and mixed) are given the opportunity to experience the city’s urban landmarks in fun urban adventure lasting between 3 to 6 hours. Speed is not necessarily the deciding factor in this race with a strong emphasis on route selection and problem solving skills. Armed with a map and clue sheet, teams have to navigate their way around the host city to locate and complete a variety of tasks and challenges. Some challenges will be physical, while others will test knowledge, teamwork, resourcefulness and the ability to make decisions on the fly. Teams are only allowed to travel by foot or use public transport. If you can think outside the box, know your way around the city and want to have some fun in your very own “Amazing Race” … get your entry in today! contact: Henry van Heerden. email: todd@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

June 20 Mini Kokoda
This event is a training exercise for the Kokoda Challenge to be held on 17-18 July 2010. It is being conducted on sections 5 and 6 of the Kokoda Challenge course. 29km (approximately). Visit the website for more details.

June 20 RUNNING4RESEARCH FOR SICK KIDS (CHECK BACK HERE FOR DEFINITE DATE)
email: contactus@workingwonders.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

June 20 SPORTS SUPER CENTRE FUN RUN SERIES – RACE 5
As the official lead up series to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the Sports Super Centre 5 race fun run series is a must for runners of all ages and fitness levels. Each race finishes on the world class running track and each race is a safe and traffic free, flat course. With a series points score running throughout the 5 races, and major prices of Great Barrier Reef trips and 5 star accommodation retreats, this series is a must for all runners and walkers. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

June 26 Queensland Running Cross Country
Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine. Visit the website for more details.

June 26 Cartwright Challenge Series
The Cartwright Challenge Series is a spectacular fun run series for the whole family. Few courses can rival the beauty of this course as it follows the Mooloola River before climbing over the headland, then meandering along through the back of the sand dunes on the ocean side. A family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments and spot prizes available after event. Visit the website for more details.

Sun 27 Jun SPECTRUM RECREATION AND FITNESS FUN RUN AND WALK
Our annual Fun Run and Walk is scheduled in June each year, and consists of a 2km, 5km, and 8km course. Details of the next event will be posted on the site below as the time gets closer. email: gym@spectrum.org.au. Visit the website for more details.

July 2010

July 3 Queensland Running Cross Country
Dowse Lagoon, Sandgate. Visit the website for more details.

July 4 GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON
Entries open 12 April 2010. Full Marathon Event
Half Marathon Event Athletics Australia Certified Accurate Course Distance with Pace Runners
10km Fun Run Athletics Australia Certified Accurate Course Distance
3km Fun Run
1km Kids Run
Vist the website

July 10 Queensland Running Cross Country
Keperra Picnic Grounds, Keperra. Visit the website for more details.

July 17 Queensland Running Cross Country
Minippi Parklands, Tingalpa. Visit the website for more details.

July 17 TOUGH BLOKE CHALLENGE
Maximum Adventure presents a new race concept, an off road running event that is likely the toughest thing you’ll ever do. Open to both men and women the event will include extreme obstacles, mud, sweat and probably tears. Running is the core discipline of the Tough Bloke Challenge but competitors should be prepared for anything… and don’t expect to be clean when you come out on the other side – the taste of mud and sweat will be familiar by the end of the day. contact: Henry van Heerden. email: todd@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details.

July 18 Jetty To Jetty
Starts and finishes at the Belvedere Hotel, Woody Point. Visit the website

July 24 Queensland Running Cross Country
7th Brigade Park, Geebung. Visit the website for more details.

July 24 Flinders Tour
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July 31 Cartwright Challenge Series
The Cartwright Challenge Series is a spectacular fun run series for the whole family. Few courses can rival the beauty of this course as it follows the Mooloola River before climbing over the headland, then meandering along through the back of the sand dunes on the ocean side. A family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments and spot prizes available after event. Visit the website for more details.

August 2010

Aug 1 Brisbane Marathon Festival
BRISBANE MARATHON FESTIVAL 2010 RACE DATE is NOW SET for AUGUST 1 2010. Visit the website

Aug 28 Cartwright Challenge Series
The Cartwright Challenge Series is a spectacular fun run series for the whole family. Few courses can rival the beauty of this course as it follows the Mooloola River before climbing over the headland, then meandering along through the back of the sand dunes on the ocean side. A family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments and spot prizes available after event. Visit the website for more details.

Aug 29 Bridge To Brisbane
2010 The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane will be held on Sunday 29 August. Save the date and hope to see you there. Visit the website

Sept 2010

Sept 11/12 Glasshouse 100
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Sept 18 Sunshine Coast Half Marathon
Now in its third year this event is growing rapidly. A new course with road closures means more participants and more fun. Events include a 5km, 10km and 21.1km. Refreshments, spot prizes and trophies, yet still affordable. Accurate course and micro chip timing.
A beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable course that follows the Mooloolah river before going over the headland and then meandering through the dunes on the ocean side of Buddina. With two laps of an out-and-back course you are never far from home, which makes it the perfect race for those looking to tackle their first ever half marathon. Visit the website
TBA

Oct 2010

Oct 10 Brisbane To Gold Coast Cycle (CHECK BACK HERE FOR DEFINITE DATE)
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Toowoomba Marathon/Half/10km
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TBA

Nov 2010

Nov 14 The Mousdash Mt Coot-tha Fun Run
Take your place on the start line for Brisbane’s ultimate running challenge in Movember and support every bloke’s favourite charity – Movember. The Mousdash Mt Coot-tha Fun Run is your chance to donate more than just a little sweat to the Movember charity by raising funds and awareness for men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. The 10.5km Mousdash course will test even the seasoned runner, but with a breathtaking, 360 degree vista awaiting every competitor, the pleasure will outweigh the pain in this unparalleled running epic. Visit the website

Tour Da Tambourine
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TBA

Dec 2010

Kurawa to Duranbah
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TBA