See this link for pictures of the damage, and details of the run course.  See Don’s comment below about the clean-up progress; we weren’t confident we could have a safe course by Saturday, so have deferred the event to 2009, but if you want to check out Bunyaville Don and Greg will be course-checking this Saturday 29th, starting at 4.30pm from the Bunya Sports carpark. We will also be having a catchup to discuss TRAQ 2009 plans at the Sports Centre afterwards if you want to join us.

Don was out in the forest at 5 when Sunday’s storm struck, and had to make a dash out with the dogs. He described one tree which landed on a house as not just fallen but blown apart by the wind. Depending on where the strongest winds passed, we may have to defer this run. Update after a recce run this weekend.

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We have now received permits for this new run on Council trails; the 5k lakeside option is flat and 100% walking trails; the 9km adds some rougher firetrails and a steady climb for those wanting more of a workout. Places are lmited to 75 due to the small carpark, and online entry is now open. For details of this attractive lakeside location, and online entry, click here 

pic: Cooloolabin reservoir seen from the track linking the picnic area to the run start (more pics at link above)

Note: the permit for the other half of a Mapleton trails weekend, in Delicia Conservation Park and the Sunshine Coast Great Walk was again declined by the Environmental Protection Agency. A public meeting to discuss trails access issues will be held in the afternoon after the Cooloolabin run, at the Mapleton Pubic Hall. Details also at the link above.

The weather is turning hot, so its time to move up into the hills and run among the rainforest. Join us for a weekend of free training runs and/or walks, with options to suit all levels. We’ll put up a blackboard of a.m. & p.m. options and you can join whichever suits you. Drop in for a single run, or stay all weekend and enjoy a shared meal on Saturday night. Start times: Saturday western trails 7.30am, Sunday 6.30am for eastern trails; meet Lindsay Road, Mount Glorious. More info here