About this event
Lake Awoonga Adventure Race (LAAR) is a family-friendly bush triathlon held around the scenic surrounds of Lake Awoonga at Benaraby, Queensland. Taking place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, the event combines mountain biking, trail running and kayaking or swimming in a multi-stage outdoor challenge.
Participants can choose from novice, competitive and endurance race formats, along with a run-only option. The event caters for a range of abilities, from newcomers wanting to experience an adventure race through to experienced competitors seeking a longer test across varied terrain.
- Novice race: Teams of two complete four legs comprising a 1.25 km mountain-bike ride, 1.3 km kayak, 2.7 km trail run and a further 1.25 km mountain-bike ride.
- Competitive race: Five legs featuring a 7.4 km mountain-bike ride, 2.7 km trail run, a 1 km kayak or 500 m swim, another 2.7 km trail run and a final 1.25 km mountain-bike ride.
- Endurance race: Five legs comprising a 7.4 km mountain-bike ride, 3.3 km trail run, 500 m swim, 2.7 km trail run and 6.8 km mountain-bike ride.
With a mix of off-road cycling, bush trails and water-based stages, LAAR offers an active day out in the natural setting of Lake Awoonga. The range of race formats makes it suitable for individuals, pairs and families looking to participate at their own pace or compete for a stronger challenge.
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