Lamington Classic Trail Run 2026

The run from O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat to Binna Burra Lodge forms the core of this traditional mountain race, tracing the "spectacular Border Track" within Lamington National Park. The Lamington Classic Trail Run, established in 1970, maintains a genuine runner's focus over a polished presentation: it involves rainforest, ridges, lodge-to-lodge travel, and a course demanding competence. Underfoot, anticipate "challenging terrain featuring exposed tree roots, rocky sections, and creek crossings," interspersed with steep ascents and technical descents. The course traverses "World Heritage-listed rainforest" and "ancient Antarctic beech forests," emerging at "stunning lookouts with panoramic views" over the Scenic Rim. It attracts seasoned trail runners, supported by the traditional two-day structure that includes retracing the Border Track back to O'Reilly's for the return journey.