Registrations Close: Wednesday 24 June 2026 10:00 PM (AEST)
Early Bird Registrations Due By: Sunday 31 May 2026 11:59 PM (AEST)
We have running events over the whole weekend to suit all runners. Our entry fees are reasonable and we aim to provide a professional, supportive and enjoyable event for everyone. We would love you to join us.
Our famous timber medals will be making a return! Don’t miss them.
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Saturday 27 June 7am: a Wondai parkrun to shake out the wrinkles in the legs
Saturday 27 June 8.15am: 1km CROW FM 90.7 DASH for CASH - numbers are strictly limited. There will be three age categories; 18 and under, 40 and under, and Masters. All for fun, so do give it a go! Money on offer! 
Saturday 27 June 8:45am: Mayor Kathy Duff- All Abilities race. Carers and wheelchairs welcome, but no motorised vehicles please.
Saturday 27 June 9am: the Hansen Kitchens Family 2km Fun Run on the rail trail. Untimed and social for all the family. Parents welcome to accompany young children. $5 entries on the day only. Lots of random prizes and everyone is in with a chance for a prize.
Saturday 27 June 12.30pm: 21.1km Yesbergs Earthmoving Forest Trail Run
Saturday 27 June 1.30pm: 11.1km Go Getta Girls Running Club Forest Trail Run
Two great choices Saturday afternoon, but it’s one or the other - not both!
The start point is on the rail trail behind Wondai Town Hall. This is the same start point for all our events. The trail runs through the picturesque McEuen forest, which is adjoining Wondai township.
This cross-country course is an undulating forest trail through beautiful towering Spotted Gum and Wattle Woodland. We will have a sweeper to ensure everyone is home safe!
Sunday 28 June 6:30am:The Ken Mills Toyota Marathon
Sunday 28 June 7:00am: The Bendigo Bank Half Marathon
Sunday 28 June 7:30am: Parkside 10km Rail Trail Run
Sunday 28 June 7:45am: Bowy 5km Rail Trail Run
These Sunday morning runs will take place on the pristine South Burnett Rail Trail.
Our South Burnett Rail Trail has gentle gradients and a smooth bitumen surface - it’s fantastic for runners. The runs will be an out and back course on the rail trail.
More information can be found on our website: www.wondaicountryfestival.com.au
ENTRY FEES*:
We have limited capacity for late entries, but can take some on Saturday 27 June. We are unable to do late entries on Sunday 28 June. All late entries incur a $10 admin fee.
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Super Early Bird
(up to 28 Feb)
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Early Bird
(up to 31 May)
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Normal Entry
(up to 25 June)
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Late Entry
(from 25 June)
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Marathon
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$75
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$85
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$95
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$105
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Half Marathon
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$55
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$65
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$70
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$80
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5km Rail Trail
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$35
(under 18 $25)
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$40
(under 18 $30)
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$50
(under 18 $40)
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$60
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10km Rail Trail
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$40
(under 18 $30)
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$50
(under 18 $35)
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$60
(under 18 $50)
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$70
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11.1km McEuen Forest Trail
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$40
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$50
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$60
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$70
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21.1km McEuen Forest Trail
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$55
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$65
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$70
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$80
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To encourage young runners, the under 18's get a discount on the 5km and 10km events except late entries.
CROW FM Dash for Cash: A fun event for all the family. $5 entry. First prize: $10; second: $9; third: $8, all the way to tenth position wins $1. It will be fun and all are welcome. Prizes for anyone donning a 'Dashing' outfit.
Mayor Kathy Duff All Abilities Bridge Run: A 500m, non-competitive event and everyone wins a medal.
Hansen Kitchens 2km Fun run untimed: $5 entry; no pre-entries. Entries accepted on the day only - lots of random prizes
CUT OFF TIMES:
Cut off times are generous to encourage participation, so it’s a great opportunity to have a go at a new distance:
2km Fun Run - 30 min cut off.
Saturday afternoon Forest Trails: 11.1km - 2 and half hours cut off, and 21.1km 4 hours cut off.
Sunday Rail Trail events: marathon / half marathon / 10km – all 7 hour cut offs. For marathon runners, we expect you to have reached the half marathon turnaround point (10.5km) within 2 hours.
* Plus online booking fees of 4.20% or $1.99 min fee per booking
