Steve Irwin Way

Landsborough,

Qld, 4550

Venue Entry is from Steve Irwin Way

TRAVELLING TO EWEN MADDOCK DAM

• Brisbane: approx 1 hr 11 mins drive
• Sunshine Coast: approx 22 mins drive

1. Rider Trackside Tents: Although camping, caravans and camper trailers are not permitted on site, track side areas have been allocated for riders tents.  Check out the Venue Map here to find your favourite spot.
2. Drop Zone: A ‘Drop Zone’ will be set up where riders can drop equipment next to Race HQ, before parking their vehicles in the designated areas. Check out the location on the Venue Map.
3. Light Charge Area: A light charging area will be set up at Race HQ where riders can charge lights throughout the event.
4. The Cozy Dozy: For those if you who need a little coziness between laps the Cozy Dozy will be set up at Race HQ.  Our In2Adventure star tent will be transformed into a warm, cozy, enclosed hangout for between laps.

Event Parking

1. The Cozy Dozy: For those if you who want to keep warm between laps the Cozy Dozy will be open at Race HQ.  Our In2Adventure star tent will be transformed into a warm, cozy, enclosed hangout for between laps.
2. Woodfire Pizza Oven:  Our favourite pizza guy, John from Alfresco woodfire pizza will be on site with his woodfire oven cooking fresh pizzas and providing a warm spot outside the Cozy Dozy.
3. Jungle Bean Coffee: For all your caffeine and warm drinks, our favourite barista, Tarry from Jungle Bean Coffee will be on site serving up the BEST coffee in the country!

LunarC isn’t your ordinary mountain bike race.  As well as great mountain biking, at night, it’s coupled with a touch of crazy madness that only a 12 hour night race can deliver.  Here’s some of the madness we’re looking forward to:

Crazy Cavey is in Da House!

Our resident DJ crazy Tim ‘CAVEY’ Barrot will be in the house at Race HQ throughout the midnight hours.  Don’t forget to submit your LunarC Madness form so we have loads of great ammunition and information about your team that will keep your fired up as your ride the night away.

• Register your LunarC Madness Details here

Midnight Madness Lap

The midnight madness lap runs from midnight to 1am.  There will be some crazy prizes on offer for the maddest, baddest bikers during the bewitching hour.  Stay tuned full details coming soon.

LunarC Madness Giveaways

Thanks to our partners Polar and Clif Bar we have loads of LunarC Madness giveaways for the best themed LunarC HQs.  So grab your maddest LunarC lights, decorations and outfits to kit out your rider tents and get in the Mad, Mad LunarC mood.

The Cozy Dozy

For those if you who need a little coziness between laps the Cozy Dozy will be set up at Race HQ.  Our In2Adventure star tent will be transformed into a warm, cozy, enclosed hangout for between laps.

Pizza & Coffee

What would LunarC be without the 2 essential elements for a mad night race?  COFFEE & PIZZA!

Tarryn and the Jungle Bean coffee van will be on site topping up the caffeine levels throughout the night and our favourite Pizza guy, John from Alfresco Woodfire Pizza will be cooking up fresh woodfired pizzas… not to mention a great pizza oven right next to the Cozy Dozy to keep us warm.

As the area has been opened specifically for the event, SEQ Water (the land managers) have advised that No Open Fires or BBQ’s permitted onsite, however, the team from Jungle Bean Coffee and Alfresco Wood Fires Pizza will be onsite keeping us fired up throughout the event.

FRESH WOODFIRED PIZZA COOKED ON SITE

John and the team from Alfresco Wood Fires Pizza will be on site cooking up a gourmet range of fresh woodfired pizzas on site at the following times:

• Saturday: 5pm to 9pm
• Sunday: 6am to 10:30am

The team will be serving a full menu PLUS Brekkie pizza of Tomato and herb base, Spinach, Ham, Mushroom, Egg, Tomato and Cheese (or mix and match to your choice).

And there’s something for everyone with a full selection of vegetarian, vegan and dairy free options as well as gluten free bases.

JUNGLE BEAN COFFEE

Tarryn & the Jungle Bean Coffee Van will be back providing the best coffees, ice cold frappes and snacks to keep us fired up throughout the event.

Be sure to look at purchasing your Jungle Bean Coffee Keep Cup at the event to help save on coffee cups during the event.

Feed your energy at LunarC with Clif race pack giveaways and special prizes throughout the night.

Find out more: clifbar.com.au

Even more reasons to get fired up about LunarC 2021.

These new jerseys are HOT! Purchase online before the event or if there’s any left pick one up from the Merch Tent at Race HQ on the night

• Purchase Online Now

About the LunarC Jerseys

High quality easy wear MTB jersey.

Features

• 3 x rear storage pockets
• Rear reflector tabs
• Comfort fit sleeves
• Half rear grip hem.
• Comfort fit front hem.
• Fully sublimated print

Material

• Body: 130gsm 95%polyester 5%spandex
• Sleeve: 210gms 88%polyester 12%spandex

Race HQ is based at the old Ewen Maddock Dam Camp on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.

Facilities at the race venue include:

• Catering: Pizza from Alfesco Wood Fire Pizza and Coffee from Jungle Bean – view full details on the catering tab.
• Track Side Tent Sites: Although camping, caravans and camper trailers are not permitted on site, track side areas have been allocated for riders tents.  Check out the venue map here  to find your favourite spot.
• The Cozy Dozy:  For those if you who want to keep warm between laps the Cozy Dozy will be open at Race HQ.  Our In2Adventure star tent will be transformed into a warm, cozy, enclosed hangout for between laps.
• Onsite Parking: After dropping of your gear at the ‘Drop Zone’ parking areas have been set up to leave vehicles, and, for peace of mind, there will be a security guard on site during the event. Check out full details here
• Drop Zone: A ‘Drop Zone’ will be set up where riders can drop equipment next to Race HQ, before parking their vehicles in the designated areas. Check out the location on the venue map here
• Light Charging Station:  An area will be set aside at Race HQ where batteries and lights can be charged throughout the event.
• Portable Toilets: Located at Race HQ
• Drinking Water: There will be a water tank on site with fresh drinking water.  There is no town water on tap, which means water will be limited, so we ask that water in the tank be used for drinking water only.  Please save washing your bikes for when you’re back home.

The Course & Safety Brief will take place at Race HQ.  For safety reasons all participants are required to attend the briefing with all equipment ready to start the event. The brief will cover all the information you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable race as well as important information about the course and any changes on the day.

The event will start soon after the Safety Brief is finished.

Event Start

The event will commence with a mass start from Race HQ.

Event Finish

All courses will finish under the finish arch at Race HQ

A safe and fair competitive race always includes a few rules and to ensure you can enjoy your race it’s a good idea to have a read of the race rules BEFORE the start of the event.

These rules will be applied by the Race Director and ignorance is not an excuse that can be accepted.

• View Race Rules

Your safety is a key consideration; however, XC MTB events do involve risk.  Dedicated first aiders are on hand at Race HQ and on the course to assist where necessary.

3 SAFETY RULES

1. Stop and assist any competitor that is in need of emergency assistance.
2. Report any incident to the next available marshal or emergency radio point on the course.
3. Compete within your abilities.

On the course there are a number of things you can do to assist yourselves and fellow competitors:

• Slow down in steep or technically challenging areas.
• Ride on the left hand side of tracks.
• Compete within your limits.
• Let common sense and courtesy prevail.  We want to see you safe and sound at the end of the event.

FIRST AID

First Aid will be located at Race HQ and at manned check points on the course.  This will be identified at the course briefing.

CHECK POINTS

There are two Checkpoints on the course staffed by First Aid qualified marshals.

There are also five Emergency Radio Points on the course, with communications to event marshals.  Emergency Radio Points will be lit with silooms.  An emergency radio will be stored in a waterproof bag.  In the event of an emergency, follow the instructions provided at the Emergency Radio Point.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In the event of fire or other emergency, follow instructions from event officials.  On the course, marshals will direct you back to the Evacuation Meeting Point at HQ.  Please follow instructions from Emergency Personnel and/or event officials.

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

In2Adventure has public liability insurance. This DOES NOT cover you as a participant.  If you fall over or hurt yourself, there is no accident cover for you.  In2Adventure strongly recommends that each participant has their own personal accident insurance. Each participant has been required to read & accept the RELEASE & INDEMNITY WAIVER when registering online.

UNSOLICITED PROMOTION

Our event partners have been extremely generous in supporting this event so we can all enjoy the sport we love.  We reciprocate that support and therefore no signage, flyers, promotional banners, promotional tents, branded vehicles, sales, service or trade displays are permitted to be set up within the Race HQ or car parking areas without written authorisation from the event directors.

If you’re not sure if what you are setting up is against this directive, please see the Race Director or Event Director BEFORE setting up for clarification.
We ask all participants to please be respectful of this to avoid being asked to remove tents etc.

Please see the ‘Event Promotion Policy’ displayed on the Policy page.

ENVIRONMENT

In2Adventure is committed to maintaining a minimal impact policy that will protect the environment and enable us as individual members of the general public and members of the outdoor community to continue to enjoy the vast natural environment that is Australia’s backyard.  Therefore we ask that competitors read and agree to abide by the Bush Code outlined in our Environmental Policy and ensure that no rubbish, gel packets or wrappers are dropped on the course during the event.

COVID-19 has certainly impacted every aspect of our lives, but we can’t wait to get back to doing what we love, getting back to the spectacular destinations we miss, and enjoying the sports we are so passionate about. To do that, it’s going to mean a few changes, because as much as we want to get back to events, we also want to ensure that when we do, that it has a positive outcome for our athletes, our team, our volunteers and the communities where we operate.

That means we’re all going to have to work together to make it happen, and that means a new ‘Event Normal’. Below is a summary of the changes you will see at your next In2Adventure event, including the new ‘Self Support Strategy’. This is all about protecting what is ultimately more important than a sporting event, it’s about staying safe, protecting our health, and being respectful of others and looking after the well-being of our mates.

We know it will be a challenge, but the good thing is that we know our In2Adventure family thrives on a challenge… after all it’s why we all do these tough, mad sports that we do. We thank you all in advance for supporting these initiatives and ultimately protecting the people and the Off Road Sports we love.

It is important to note that these guidelines will be subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop and change. These guidelines are applicable from 20 July, 2020, and will be updated when and if required.

The Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Festival is a Covid Safe Event operating under the Queensland Government Industry Framework for Covid Safe Events.

The event will be conducted under the approved Covid Safe Plan for Outdoor Recreation Activity Providers.

The Sunshine Coast XC MTB Festival LunarC 12 hr is based in the Sunshine Coast’s rainforest hinterland in Ferny Forest on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.

The 9.5km MTB course is an action packed lap that dives in and out of the ferned rainforest with flowing single track trails.  New riders will enjoy the flowing nature of the course, while more experienced riders will love the pinchy climbs, creek crossings, bridges and roll overs. If you’re not too tired to look in the morning, you’ll also enjoy the panoramic views across Ewen Maddock Dam along the way.

The course is suitable for those new to mountain biking, but will also challenge those with advanced technical riding skills in a number of sections.

Course Map

Click on the map to view a larger version.

1. The Feed Zone is an area where athletes can access their own hydration, nutrition and mechanical support during the event.
2. Hydration/nutrition can be picked up directly by the athlete, OR it may be handed to them by a designated assistant as the athlete passes through the feed zone ONLY.
3. The Start and End of the feed zone will be clearly signed. Please place feed zone items between this signage only.

PLACEMENT & COLLECTION OF HYDRATION/NUTRITION

1. Hydration/Nutrition may placed in Feed Zone prior to the event.
2. The athlete is responsible for collecting the items immediately after the event.

The course will be marked primarily with red arrows on a white background and a reflective strip.  Bunting and cones will also be used.  Course marshals will be located at strategic locations on the course; however, it is the competitor’s responsibility to know the course and take the correct route on the day.

Please note that the course will also be marked with Trail Run Australia signage, LunarC riders follow the red bike signage as shown below.

Below are the standard overtaking procedures on the mountain bike course.

1. Keep to the left of the track where possible and allow others to pass.
2. Walking something you do not feel confident riding is fine! However, please move off the track to allow riders right of way.
3. When passing, give the person in front a friendly shout to indicate that you wish to pass “Passing when you’re ready”
4. If being passed, as soon as safe to do so move to the edge of the trail. You may need to ride off the trail to allow the faster rider to pass
5. You must give track to a rider who wishes to pass, do not deliberately block from overtaking, this is against the rules and contrary to the spirit of the event.
6. If you aren’t confident or capable of riding off the track to let another rider pass then riders must dismount off the track to allow other riders to pass.
7. Race hard! But keep it friendly & have a great time doing it!

Ewen Maddock Dam is located just one hour north of Brisbane.

TRAVELLING TO THE SUNSHINE COAST

For directions please follow the links below

• View Directions from Brisbane
• View Directions from the Sunshine Coast

RACE HQ

Race HQ is located at: 

Ewen Maddock Dam

Steve Irwin Way

Landsborough, Sunshine Coast,

QLD, 4550

Stay and play on the Sunshine Coast!

We know how important a good night’s sleep is before an event!  Accommodation on the beautiful Sunshine Coast is renowned around the world for its superb quality, winning locations and incredible variety.

Visit here for  Sunshine Coast accommodation deals.

There is no public transport to the event site and therefore car hire is the best option for making your way to the event.

Car hire is available from Sunshine Coast & Brisbane Airports.

• Sunshine Coast Airport Car Hire
• Brisbane Airport Car Hire

The Sunshine Coast is a safe and popular destination, thanks to its easy access, local airport and proximity to Brisbane.

Find out more about how to get to the Sunshine Coast and recommended travel operators.

A rail line connects the region to Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the south, and Gympie and beyond to the north, with major stations at Beerwah, Landsborough, Nambour, Cooroy and Gympie North.

Buses

Private shuttle and bus services operate from both Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Intrastate and interstate bus services offer routes to the region, and regular public transport also operates within the region.

Find Out More at visitsunshinecoast.com

With its golden sunshine, picturesque beaches, stunning hinterland and fresh local food the Sunshine Coast really
does have it all!

During your visit for the Sunshine Coast MultiSport Festival, there’ll never be a shortage of things to see and do on the Sunshine Coast.  With glorious sunny days and warm water most of the year, it’s the ideal place for an extended break. Looking for inspiration? Take a look at these ideas for things to do on the Sunshine Coast.

Landsborough & Hinterland Region

Discover the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains, walk through the lush rainforests, take in the breathtaking scenery – lose yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Pack a picnic with delicious local goodies and discover picturesque waterfalls and scenic lookouts from Flaxton, Mapleton, Maleny and Montville, through to the Glass House Mountains, Landsborough and Kenilworth.

Or enjoy true hospitality at charming and elegant cafés or award-winning restaurants with postcard-perfect views. Along the way, explore the unique shops and discover the thriving art trail with unique galleries and studios showcasing local artists and their original works.

Visit Sunshine Coast operates eight accredited Visitor Information Centres for the benefit of the Sunshine Coast tourism industry, businesses, local community and all visitors to the region. Serviced by over 350 dedicated volunteer ambassadors, the centres provide a range of local and regional brochures and information on tours, attractions and accommodation.

The centres are located at: Caloundra, Coolum, Glass House Mountains, Maroochydore, Montville, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast Airport, other locations include: Maleny, Gympie, Noosa, Tewantin and Rainbow Beach.

Contact details for each office can be found HERE.

Beaches, hiking, surfing, fresh local food and world-class events; from relaxation to adventure, Queensland’s naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast has it all! With its sunshine, endless coastline, lush rainforests and easy smiles, it’s a place where you will feel like a local from the moment you arrive.

The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity, and that is what makes it so special. Enviably positioned, the region is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island – a stunning haven abounding in wonders of nature, beachside culture, fresh local food, bucket list experiences and world-class events just waiting to be explored.  From the majestic Glass House Mountains to Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, the region includes over 100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, surrounded by the quiet beauty of coastal and hinterland villages.

Feel like a local from the moment you arrive, welcomed by sun-kissed surfers to bohemian artists, with no shortage of friendly people offering easy smiles. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise they’re happy!  Come to life on the Sunshine Coast and make your story a reality.

For more information about the Sunshine Coast please visit: visitsunshinecoast.com.au

• Download the Official Visitors Guide

They call it the Sunshine Coast for a reason. The sunny subtropical climate is ideal for year round activities.

The average temperatures range from 13°C to 26°C.

Locally farmed, home grown and organic, the warm climate, rich soil and abundant oceans create a gourmet paradise. Eating out on the Sunshine Coast is a multicultural affair with plenty of fresh seafood, colourful tropical
fruits, excellent wines and boutique beer.

For more information on Sunshine Coast restaurant and cafés, personalised food tour itineraries and to discover a world of fresh food and produce, farmers’ markets, food festivals and award winning dining experiences, visit here

DINING IN LANDSBOROUGH

The historic Landsborough Pub is a great place to grab a meal and a refreshing drink and catch up with the locals. Boasting the ‘coldest beer on the coast’, the pub offers the entertainment, dining and gaming facilities all in the one venue.

There are several local family owned cafés on Maleny St in Landsborough, and are popular for locals and tourists alike. Some specialise in a gluten free and vegetarian

To find out more go to visitsunshinecoast.com

Every effort has been made to keep entry costs to an absolute minimum, however we are keen to encourage families to be involved and we do understand that entries for a large family can add up and that entries as a student can be challenging.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS

If you are a family unit, and members of your family are looking at taking part, then email us at info@in2adventure.com.au PRIOR TO ENTERING with the following details:

• Your name, telephone number & email address; and
• The names of those in your family who will be taking part, and the events they will be entering.

We will consider each request on an individual basis and send a email in response.

STUDENT DISCOUNT 10%

If you are a student please email us at info@in2adventure.com.au PRIOR TO ENTERING with the following details:

• Your name, telephone number & email address; and
• A scanned copy or photo of your student identity card

We will consider each request on an individual basis and send an email in response.

Important Information about Family & Student Discounts

• For family discounts, entries must be for members of one family unit. Groups of friends are not eligible.
• Sending an email does not guarantee a discount. A family/student discount will be offered only at the discretion of the event managers.
• Discounts will only be considered prior to entries being received. Discounts cannot be backdated and no refunds will be given as a result of a Family/Student Discount.
• Family entries must be made on the same order.
• If a discount is offered and the entry does not match the details in the email request In2Adventure reserve the right, without prior notice, to debit the difference in entry fees from the credit card listed on the entry.

All entries are via secure online entry system provided by eWay.  Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

Entries close at 5pm on the Wednesday prior to the event.

LATE ONLINE ENTRIES

Important Note: All late entries are required to be completed ONLINE using phone, device or computer.

Where an event is not fully subscribed by close of entries at 5pm on Wednesday prior to the event, late online entries will be made available on Thursday morning.

Late Online Entries may be submitted after close of entries and up until half an hour before the close of event registration.

Late Online Entries incur an additional $30 administration fee.  All late entries must be completed online,  manual entries are not available at event registration. Please enter using your phone, device or computer prior to the Late Entry Close Time.

How to Submit a Late Online Entry

• Enter & Pay Online up until half an hour before the close of registration  Enter Here
• Bring a copy of your In2Adventure Order Email to registration.  Please note: race packs can only be collected with proof of entry.
• Join the ‘Late Entry’ Queue at Race HQ, show your entry invoice and collect your race pack

If after the entry closure date the event is not at capacity, ‘Late Online Entries’ will be made available. These incur and additional an additional fee and full details can be viewed here. Entries may close without notice when the event is full. When the event is sold out a notice will be posted on the event entry page.

No licence or club membership is require to race the Sunshine Coast MTB Festival.

It is forbidden to participate in an event under another competitor’s name or to offer your entry to another participant. Transfer of entry to another competitor is not permitted. Details about changing entry details are outlined in the Event Refund Policy