After monitoring the weather and inspecting conditions, we've made the difficult decision to postpone this weekend's Explore Gold Coast.
Although the rain is expected to ease, the mountain bike trails have already received significant rainfall and are simply too wet to use responsibly.
Our priority is always to deliver a safe, enjoyable adventure race, but we also have a responsibility to protect the trails and respect the incredible work of the local trail builders and volunteers who have created and maintained them. Sending more than 100 riders across these trails in their current condition would cause unnecessary damage, and that's not something we're prepared to do.
The overnight rain has also left Currumbin Creek heavily discoloured following the recent rainfall, meaning conditions are well below the standard we want competitors to experience.
We're now working on a new date in mid-August and will confirm it in the coming days.
What This Means for Your Entry
All entries will automatically transfer to the new date.
If the new date doesn't suit your team, you'll be able to:
Transfer to another Explore event.
Receive a full event credit for future use.
Our Commitment
The course is ready. Maps are printed. Race packs are packed.
We simply need conditions that allow us to deliver the kind of adventure race that Explore Gold Coast deserves.
We know this is disappointing, especially after all the training and preparation you've put in, but postponing now means we can deliver a far better experience in a few weeks' time while also protecting the local trail network.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
We'll announce the new date as soon as it's confirmed and look forward to seeing everyone on the start line in August.
