Outer Limits hosts the annual Two Bays Trail Run on Magnetic Island on Saturday, 24th May 2025. The spectacular run takes you from one side of Magnetic Island to the other and finishes at the Arcadia Village Hotel. The finish line is 200m next to the bar and the pool.
Choose your own challenge from a 6km, 12km or a 21km course.
Registration opens 1st December 2024.
Distances:
6km
12km
21km
Minimum age to participate in our short distance events is 8 years and for the longer distances 12 years (age as of event date).
Start Times: Briefing for all 3 courses is at the Event HQ, Magnetic Island State School in Nelly Bay (a NEW location to previous years)
21km
2:30pm Sign in and Bib collection for 21km run
3:05pm 21km race briefing
3.15pm 21km Trail Run start
12km
2.50pm Sign in and Bib collection for 12km run
3.20pm 12km race briefing
3.25pm 12km Trail Run start
6km
3.05pm Sign in and Bib collection for 6km run
3.30pm 6km race briefing
3.35pm 6km Trail Run start
Categories & Awards: Juniors (under 12 & under 16) | 16-29yrs | 30-39yrs | 40-49yrs | 50-59 yrs | 60+yrs
Top 3 Male & Female for each distance are awarded at presentation.
Top 3 junior boys and girls (short distance only) are awarded at presentation.
Presentation: is at approximately 6:00/6:30pm at the Arcadia Hotel or earlier if most people are back. So make sure to stick around.
Mandatory Gear: Required for the 12km and 21km course. There is no mandatory gear for the 6km run. We have marshals on the course, a vehicle and first aid available.
Mandatory gear checks for 12km and 21km will be done at check in
2x compression bandage
a fully charged phone (there is limited service along the course). Please download the Emergency+ app on your phone and familiarise yourself with it
a whistle
an emergency blanket
sufficient hydration and nutrition
–> IMPORTANT –> 21km competitors need to bring a headtorch, as it will be getting dark towards the end of the run!
Gear Drop: A personal bag per competitor will be transported to the finish line for you. It must be clearly marked and placed in the allocated gear drop area near the registration desk.
Facilities: There are toilets located near the start line. The course runs through Magnetic Island National Park, please ensure you do not litter along the course and respect the National Park and ‘Leave no Trace’ policy. The park will remain open for day users, please be mindful and courteous of other users.
Course Details
Course Overview: The 6km, 12km and 21km course will be clearly marked with pink tape, signage, arrows and caution tape. Each track junction will have a sign with directions on which way to go, depending on which distance you are completing. There will be course marshals at each significant turn.
All 3 courses commence in Nelly Bay, running up Mandalay Ave and following the Mandalay walking track to Arcadia Bay. The trail is technical single track, winding it’s way up and over the Island with stunning views over Horseshoe Bay.
CAUTION: Due to the technicality of the course it will take considerably longer than you would run the same distance on the road, so ensure you take adequate food and water to cover you for the duration you expect. Please ensure you have done adequate training and come prepared.
Water: It is recommended that you take at least 500ml of water per hour that you expect to be running. There is some water provided on the course. Runners need to use their own bottles.
Cut Off Times: The event director and event officials reserve the right to pull any competitor out of the race if they are concerned about their well being. Runners may be short coursed or directed straight to the finish, if they have not reached a certain check point by the cut off time.
21km Course Cut-off time: 5pm at Horseshoe Bay (runners will be short coursed).
For more info and registration, visit our website.
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