FULL Moon Ultra

Are you ready to pull an all-nighter with us? This is the one our athletes have been asking for and we can’t wait to deliver it on the March Full Moon.

Prepare to get off the beaten track, with our newest event - the Full Moon Backyard Ultra!

This course is guaranteed not to bore you! There will be flow on and off the MTB trails as runners take on varying terrain throughout their 6km journey.

Date: 14 March 2025

Time: 6.00pm to 6.00am

Start/Finish: Rowallan Park, Holts Road, Mackay QLD

Entry Fees: From $15.95*

Prize Money up for grabs!

Are you ready to chase the moonlight? This is no ordinary race! Starting at 6pm, runners will tackle 6km every hour on the hour, navigating a gradient and terrain that promises to keep things interesting.

Choose your adventure:

Juniors & Short Course: 1 lap of fun and achievement!

Mid Course: 6 laps, running from 6pm to 12am.

Long Course: 12 laps, pushing through the night from 6pm to 6am.

Please note, that no running is allowed on the trails outside of this event! We have access once a year to deliver a trail running experience!

*Note: Entry fee prices are dependent on course length and are subject to price increases. We recommend athletes register asap to avoid a price rise after 7 March 2025.

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ABOUT THE COURSE

  • 1 lap of fun and achievement for Juniors and Short Course athletes.

  • The Intermediate - guaranteed to feel the burn!

    Experience an exhilarating 6 hours of running at a steady pace of 6km on the hour, every hour. As you challenge yourself and push through each block of time, you'll finish your adventure by midnight, ensuring that you can enjoy some well-deserved rest and rejuvenation afterward! Pack a swag or comfy chair and stay and support others!

  • Running 6km every hour on the hour for a challenging duration of 12 hours is no small feat! This unique adventure will push you through the night, from 6pm until the dawn breaks at 6am. It truly serves as the ultimate test of endurance, mental strength, and determination. Get ready to embrace the challenge and discover your limits!

  • Maps will not be available until the week of. This is a privately leased area and running is forbidden on the trails outside of this race.

RACE RULES

  • In order for our events to run as smoothly as possible we ask all athletes to cooperate and stick to our rules and regulations:

    1. No rego, No run! – Please respect our event, we have permissions from landowners, local and state authorities and have insurances to cover our athletes.  Please do not jeopardise our licences and insurances by running without a registration.  

    2. Timing Chip – This is your race bib, please display it at all times.

    3. No shortcuts – please stick to the marked track, for safety and fairness reasons. All courses are clearly marked and we have marshals out on the course.

    4. Fitness level – you don’t have to be the fittest to do this challenge. If you can run 10km in 80-90mins you will be able to achieve 6km in the hour.

    5. Stick to the left side of the trails at all times.

    6. Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy

    7. Dress Code – please wear appropriate clothing and suitable running shoes

    • Do not leave any rubbish behind, this is a Private Lease Area. What you bring in you must take out.

    • Keep left and give way to runners passing from behind.

    • Don’t approach any wildlife you may come across on the trails.

SERIES POINTS

  • Points accumulate across the series and include all 3 events:

    1. FULL Moon Ultra

    2. ZACH MACH - The River Run (26 April)

    3. Eungella - Rainforest

    4. Finch Hatton - Flow Trails

    5. Captain’s Crossing - The Gong

  • Age groups are as follows (as of your age on 31 December 2025): 

    • 16 & Under

    • 17 to 29 years

    • 30 to 39 years

    • 40 to 49 years

    • 50 to 59 years 

    • 60+

  • Points are awarded based on the following criteria: 

    1. Athletes receive points for each run.  Your total score is the sum of all your attended (and finished) races listed above. 

    2. Points are calculated separately for men and women.

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

  • 3.00pm - 5.30pm - Tent Set-up, sign in and bib collection from the FINISH/START Line located at Campsites 2 & 3.

    5.40pm Race briefing will be held. All competitors will start together.  

    The race start is self-seeded and we recommend the faster runners to position themselves at the front and slower runners at the back. This will help to prevent bottlenecks along the trail and faster runners becoming stuck behind slower runners.

  • Recovery Zones will be allocated upon request.

    Communal marquees will be available to all runners where they can set up their recovery/feed stations. Athletes may choose their own areas under a tree or area within the ‘Communal Event Area’.

    3X3 gazebo space can be booked for an additional cost of $30.00. There is no minimum or maximum persons per tent. Please email info@tri-activ8.com.au to book.

  • Parking will be at the entrance to the Rowallan. Please follow all directions from marshals when arriving.

    Cars will not be easily accessible from the Recovery Zone.

  • ALL runners to be self-sufficient. A support person is allowed to be available in the recovery zone.

    A snake bandage when running on course.

    Lights will be mandatory whilst on course. Electricity is not available, we recommend the use of Power Banks to recharge lights during rest periods.

    Recommended:

    Camp chair, esky, extra running gear and nutrition. Mozzie spray.

  • Runners will not be timed until the last lap. It is a requirement for the 6 & 12 Lap runners to meet the cut-off of 1 hour for each lap and start again on the next hour.

    Top 3 Male & Female for each distance are awarded at the end of each event.

    Top 3 junior boys and girls (short distance only) are awarded at 7.00pm.

  • Presentation will be held as follows:

    7.00pm - 1 Lap Runners

    12.00am - 6 Lap Runners

    6.00am - 12 Lap Runners

  • Bring sufficient water and nutrition for the entire duration of your run for what you require.

    Each competitor is responsible for their own nutrition requirements.

    We recommend bringing a chair and esky for the duration of the event to top up your supplies and rest between the finish and start of each lap.

  • Toilets are available at the entrance to the Park. Runners will pass by these at least once each lap.

  • The trails may include sections of challenging and remote single track, be sure to exercise caution on these sections. 

    If you DO NOT FINISH the race you must see an event official prior to leaving. If you do not report to an event official and a search party is sent out, this will be at the competitor’s cost. It may be hot so please take precautions to stay safe in the heat.

    Timinig chips that are not returned will incur a direct fee of $50.00 payable by the competitor responsible for returning this to race officials.

Map

Running is PROHIBITED on the trails outside of the FULL MOON Run.