Noosa Ultra-Trail welcomes more than 1500 runners from all over Australia from 21-24 March to experience the spectacular Noosa Biosphere Trails located within Noosa Hinterland.
Now firmly established on the Australian trail running calendar, Noosa Ultra-Trail offers runners a choice of 6 distances, including the Forest 15km, Cross Country 25km, Pomona Sundowner 30km, Out’N’Back 50km, Hinterland Traverse 80km, and the marquee event – the Ultra-Trail 100km.
The diverse range in distances and terrain has attracted road runners, triathletes, adventure racers, and of course traditional trail runners. The event is a UTMB INDEX level event, attracting some of the best trail runners from across the nation, including race ambassador Kellie Angel (nee Emmerson, a 3 x World Trail Running Championships Australian representative).
Event director Nick Stewart said, “Once again we’re excited to have over 1500 participants come to Noosa for our third event.”
“Not only does this make Noosa Ultra-Trail Queensland’s most popular festival style trail run event, but it also ranks us in the top five in Australia.
“The support we have had from Tourism and Events Queensland, Queensland Parks and Wildlife and Tourism Noosa has been fantastic and we’re thrilled to be able to showcase the Noosa Hinterland to people from around Australia and all over the world.”
Joining Kellie as race ambassadors are Craig Alexander (5 x World Triathlon Champion and 12 x Australian Triathlon Champion), Matt Golinski (nationally recognised celebrity chef and Noosa local) and Kat Harding (yoga instructor and Noosa local).
Across the weekend, a range of lifestyle activities are scheduled to give participants the opportunity to experience the best of Noosa alongside ambassadors.
Over 80 per cent of participants come from outside the region to enjoy the festival nature of the weekend with family and friends who can experience the incredible food and beverage offerings, shopping and scenery that Noosa is famous for.
Race organisers have worked closely with Tourism Noosa to promote the unique and diverse natural landscapes of the locality, including the pristine Hinterland.
As a leader in environmental sustainability practices, and a world recognised Biosphere, Noosa has a number of programs in place to reduce its waste, carbon footprint and impacts on flora and fauna in its national parks and state forests.
Noosa Ultra-Trail participants are able to experience the best of Noosa Hinterland, running through the stunning landscape, along quiet country roads and taking in the exquisite charm of towns such as Pomona and Cooran.
The race precinct, located in Tewantin, welcomes runners back to an exciting atmosphere, with international food trucks and well deserved beverages from Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co on offer.
The Noosa Ultra-Trail team look forward to delivering another successful event, continuing to drive sustainable tourism to the Noosa region, and encouraging everyone to experience the challenge and enjoyment of trail running.
For more information visit noosaultratrail.com.au
