Things to know before entering

COASTAL HIGH RACE CAPACITIES:

The permit for the Coastal High Trail Runs are capped at a maximum of 450 participants between the two events.

WILD EARTH COASTAL HIGH TRAIL RUN ENTRY PRICES:

2023 VOLUNTEERS

Everyone who volunteered in 2023, who wishes to race in 2024 will be provided a 20% discount code and guaranteed entry until July 21st, 2024

‘FAST STARTER’ ENTRY - OPEN 9am (QLD time) December 1, 2023

Entries open to the general public at 9am (Qld time) on Friday December 1st! Entries stay at this price until midnight January 31 unless sold out…

• CH50 - $250

• CRUNCH - $170

  
  

‘MID PACK’ ENTRY - Dec 27, 2023 - July 21, 2024

You’re not going to be accused of going too hard at the start, but you’re not exactly dragging the chain either, pacing yourself nicely for a mid-pack finish! These entries will be subject to availability of course!

• Key dates:
  Midnight June 19 is the last chance to secure personalised race t-shirts!

• Midnight July 21 is also the last chance to secure race postage and personalised bibs!

• CH50 - $265

• CRUNCH - $185

‘CHASING PACK’ ENTRY - July 22 - August 25, 2024

The leaders are out of sight, but you can see a big bunch of early movers ahead of you… sign up now before the rubber band breaks and you’re keeping the tailwalker company! These entries will be subject to availability but if there’s still room on some of the most gorgeous trails in land, then of course we would love to have you!

• CH50 - $280

• CRUNCH - $195

‘LATE DASH’ - August 26 - Aug 28, 2024

Just snuck in - if we’ve got spots left. If we’ve sold out; check the discussion group for TRANSFER opportunities!

• CH50 - $295

• CRUNCH - $210

*price INCLUDES GST, booking fees and credit card surcharge. Applies to ALL entries & purchases.

NOTE: you will need to select your event shirt size during entry - please ensure you have checked the size chart prior to entry as you will not be able to change size after your entry has been accepted. NOTE: This is the same supplier as 2021-23. The sizing may be different to your normal size, so please take a moment to measure!

ENTRY INCLUSIONS.

• Your place on the starting line of Queensland’s most spectacular trails.

• Coach shuttle (to the start line from either Springbrook or Nerang - or back to Binna Burra after)

• Aid station support throughout the event and finish line bag transferred to the finish!

• Technical event shirt (race specific shirts for the Wild Earth CH50 and CRUNCH) - or plant 10 trees instead!

• Race specific finisher’s medal (when you get it done)

• Random gift at end (we aim to please)

• Discounts with race partners.

• Friendly service, wicked volunteers and aid stations!

TRANSFER FEE/WAITING LIST TRANSFERS*

Injuries happen, plans change; if you’ve got an entry and are unable to compete then feel free to move it on to a willing taker at the best price (LOWER than or EQUAL TO what you paid) that you can get (scalpers who sell above market rates will be blacklisted from future events).

Transfer and Refund Procedures

REFUND POLICY

OPTION 1) ENTRY TRANSFER

a) TRANSFER TO NEW PARTICIPANT

You can choose to transfer your entry to another participant for a $20 fee (payable by the recipient - plus whatever the agreed figure is that they pay you). After July 21st, this fee increases to $30.

Entry transfers to new participants will be accepted until 11:59pm, Wednesday August 28th.

How do I transfer my registration? New simpler process that YOU can complete!

b) DISTANCE TRANSFER

This covers an existing participant transferring to a different distance to which you are currently registered. Note that if you wish to move from short course → long course you will be charged the additional entry fee; there is no fee refund when transferring from long → short. There is no additional charge for this transfer.

Entry transfers to a new distance for existing registered participants can be completed up until 11:59pm, Sunday August 25th.

How do I transfer my registration? New simpler process that YOU can complete!

OPTION 2) ENTRY FEE REFUND

You can choose to take a refund of:

• 75% of entry fee returned for withdrawals up to 4 weeks prior to the event

• 60% of entry fee returned for withdrawals between 2 and 4 weeks prior to the event

• 50% of entry fee returned for withdrawals between 72 hours and 2 weeks prior to the event

• No refunds if withdrawing less than 72 hours prior to the event.

If seeking a refund; please email steve@trailtrips.com.au

EVENT CANCELLATION

In the event that the Event course is, in the opinion of the event organisers, unsafe (e.g. heavy rain, high winds, bushfires, "acts of god" etc), or at the direction of the QPWS, QFRS, Gold Coast City Council, Scenic Rim Shire Council, Tweed Shire Council or the Qld Department of Health or in accordance with any Queensland Government directives, or any other relevant authority, organisers may be required to postpone or cancel the event.

Every attempt will be made to reschedule. Should a participant be unable to make the rescheduled date or no suitable date be available (due to venue unavailability, clashes with other events, land owner changes, etc); then all participants shall automatically be re-allocated to the Virtual option AND refunded 25% of their entry. Finisher medals and race gifts will be mailed to competitors who complete the event and post their result online.

There is a Facebook group; Coastal High 50 Discussion Group that can be quite useful when seeking or selling entries!

In the event that Covid-19 Government Health restrictions or other foreseen circumstances (fire, flood, etc.), necessitate a postponement; the race shall be rescheduled. Should you not be able to attend; you will be offered the choice of a 50% refund and transfer to a virtual run (complete with all the goodies) OR a deferment valid for the following two years (less an admin fee of $50 - you will receive your event shirt for this year).