Wild Horse Criterium 2026

About the Event

The Wild Horse Criterium 2026 is set for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Wild Horse Mountain in Coochin Creek, QLD, Australia. Hosted by AAA Racing, this trail running event offers a variety of distances for all skill levels, ranging from a competitive marathon to a free kids' fun run. The course utilizes a 10.5 km lap with a diverse surface mix of pine forest trails, grass, gravel, sand, and compact dirt, providing a true multi-terrain challenge for participants.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Course Info
Marathon	42.2 km	6:00 AM	4 Laps (10.5 km each)
Half Marathon	21.1 km	7:30 AM	2 Laps (10.5 km each)
10K Run	10 km	8:30 AM	Single Lap
Kids Fun Run	1.5 km	9:00 AM	Free (Under 10s)

Participation and Logistics

The event is based at the Wild Horse Mountain car park, which serves as both the start and finish line for all distances. A midday cutoff is enforced for all categories, requiring participants to manage their pace accordingly. Runners can leave drop bags at a designated location adjacent to the start/finish area for easy access during lap transitions. The organizers are committed to accessibility; anyone with a disability or impediment requiring special assistance is encouraged to contact the team at [email protected] to discuss arrangements.

Registration and Enrollment

Registration fees are all-inclusive of booking and transaction costs. Before finalizing entry, participants must read the event waiver and understand the official AAA Racing refund policy. While the 10 km, Half Marathon, and Marathon carry entry fees, the 1.5 km kids' run remains free for children under 10. For those seeking finalized course maps or further event directions, resources are available on the AAA Racing website. This Easter Sunday event promises a festive but challenging atmosphere for the Sunshine Coast running community.

Races Offered

10 km

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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21:00

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$89.50

Kids Run

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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21:00

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Free

Marathon

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 42km

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21:00

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$170.10

½ Marathon

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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21:00

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$144.80

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Coochin Creek.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.9° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 16.7° / 25.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.1 /

water_drop 78.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.9° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 16.7° / 25.7°

air 10.1 km/h

water_drop 78.3%

About Coochin Creek

Learn more about the host city, Coochin Creek.

Coochin Creek is a coastal locality in the south of the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. The locality is named after the creek which flows through it. In the 2021 census, Coochin Creek had a population of 76 people.