Varsity Lakes parkrun

The Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ is back! The famed Border Trails await with their twists and turns and ocean views. Whilst sure to test you, the camaraderie created with the out and back course is a great boost when the going gets tough!

There are 4 distance offerings: 6.6km, 13.5km, 22km and 31km, with increasing elements of trail running; the longer you go, the more trail (and hills) you get to enjoy! The 6.6km is all pavement, the 13.5km; a little taste of trail, the 22km a full meal and the 31km includes the infamous Strawberry Hill for dessert!

The Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ will also be Race 2 in the Trail Trips Triple Crown; also incorporating ‘In the Raw’ on May 31, 2026 and our flagship event; the Wild Earth Coastal High on Saturday August 29th, 2026. Enter all three races and receive a FREE Trail Trips backpack valued at over $100!

There is both a Short Course and Long Course series; with the Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ 22km event being the Short Course option; teamed up with the 15km Wild Earth ‘In the Raw’ and 28km Wild Earth ‘Coastal High Crunch’.

The Long Course Series will require you to run the 31km event at the Bolt, the 25km at ‘In the Raw’ and the Wild Earth ‘Coastal High 50’ in August! Be part of the fun and register TODAY!

Thanks for your interest, I hope to see you conquer the Border Trails.

Steve - Trail Trips & Events

After the succesful return of the Mateship Run in late 2025, we are excited to once again host the Mateship Run on Sunday November 8, 2026 and continue to raise funds and awareness around Veteran Services and commemorate Remembrance Day.

Our flagship event is the unique 11.11km event; a nod to the signing of the Armistice to end fighting in World War 1 at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month. For the diehard runners; we do have a timing mat at the 10km point so you can compare your effort on the day to other events who typically offer 10km events.

There will also be a 5km and 2.5km events; with participants of all ages and abilities encouraged to get involved; enjoying the beautiful creek-side course run in Currumbin with family & friends!

In 2026, we are excited to be introducing a TEAM element to really draw on the Mateship aspect. The times for you fastest 2 male and 2 female team members in the 11.11 event will be added together to provide an accumulative total time for your team. So be sure to start or join a team as you complete your registration.

Join us for a special morning as we pause to reflect on the significance of Remembrance Day, honour those who served and sacrificed, and celebrate the freedoms they fought to protect. Move alongside mates, family & like-minded people, surrounded by the natural beauty of Currumbin.

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