Team Muckommy doing their first adventure race and winning the half – love these smiles!
The Explore Series headed to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast over the weekend, delivering fast racing, close competition, and a course built around waterways, coastal trails, and muddy MTB terrain.
Racing centred around Lake Edge Park, with teams taking on a dynamic mix of trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking across the Mooloola and Maroochy trail networks.
Course Overview
Teams opened with a fast lake lap, collecting checkpoints in any order across parkland and public trails before heading onto the water for a technical kayak section around the lake system.
The race then shifted into the Mooloola National Park trail network, where fast-moving MTB legs rewarded clean navigation and efficient teamwork. The Maroochy Conservation Area trekking stage added another layer of route choice, with optional off-trail movement creating separation throughout the field.
Full Course Winners
Mic Ken Oath claimed the overall Full Course victory, stopping the clock in 2:28:49 after a consistent performance across every leg.
Category Winners:
Male: Mic Ken Oath – 2:28:49
Female: The bush sisters – 3:01:32
Mixed: Flirt with the Dirt – 2:36:49
Junior: Out There Wandering – 2:55:35
Half Course Winners
Muckommy took out the Half Course overall in 1:49:18, leading a strong field of developing and first-time teams.
Category Winners:
Male: Death before DNF – 2:07:16
Female: We Are the Wilderpeople – 2:59:14
Mixed: Muckommy – 1:49:18
Explore Gold Coast Up Next
Full results are here > RESULTS
The Explore Series now heads to the Gold Coast for the next round of racing.
Known for fast-moving courses, accessible terrain, and close competition, Explore Gold Coast continues the 2026 series with another race designed for both first-time teams and experienced racers alike.
With a mix of trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation, the event delivers the signature Explore format in one of Australia’s best outdoor racing locations.
Whether you're returning after Sunshine Coast or lining up for your first Wild&Co event, Explore Gold Coast is set to deliver another fast and enjoyable day of racing.
Entries are open > ENTER NOW
Thanks to all racers, volunteers, photographers, and supporters who made Explore Sunshine Coast possible. We’ll see you on the Gold Coast.
