We proudly announce the Brisbane Trail Ultra Training Camp Season.


BTU Training Camps are designed to help you get “trail fit” mentally and physically and build your confidence on the trails, training and racing so you’ll be prepared for the toughest trail running race in Queensland. It’s time to kickstart 2025 with ultimate trail-running adventures with newfound trail-running buddies under the guidance of experienced coaches!

The BTU 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 training camps were a huge success, with our athletes starting the Brisbane Trail Ultra® marathon feeling confident with their course knowledge, nutrition hydration and training programs. Book in, as we have limited numbers, and we sell out. We are proud to say a few managed to jump onto our podiums! Congratulations to Ursula Adams (1st ever 100km event), 2nd place in BTU110 and Andrew Hayward, 5th Place BTU100Mi (2nd attempt BTU100Mi),

Meet our coaches

Liam Mckenzie, Katie Dall, Jodie Oborne, Ursula Adams and Susannah Harvey-Jamieson

  • BTU-Training Camp - FEBRUARY 22nd- 22KM BTU30 QUALIFYING EVENT

  • BTU-Training Camp- APRIL 5TH - 30KM/OR 44KM BTU30, BTU60 AND BTU110 QUALIFYING EVENT

  • BTU- Training Camp- MAY 3RD - 10KM - TRAIL SKILLS RUN ALL WELCOME

  • BTU-Training Camp - MAY 24TH-25TH BACK TO BACK - 48KM SATURDAY -18KM SUNDAY BTU60/BTU110/BTU100MILE QUALIFYING EVENT

  • BTU- Training Camp - MAY 24TH - SATURDAY ONLY - BTU60-BTU110 QUALIFYING EVENT

  • BTU- Training Camp - MAY 25TH - 18KM SUNDAY ONLY - BTU30/BTU20 QUALIFYING EVENT

BTU- Training Camp - FEBRUARY 22nd - 22KM BTU30 QUALIFYING EVENT

Date: Saturday 10th Feb 2023

Time: 05:00 am (~4 hr group)

          05:30 am (sub 4 hr group)

Location: The Gap Park n Ride

Distance: 22.7km

Elevation: +850m

GPX map: BTU February Training Camp 2023 | 22.7 km Trail Running Route on Strava

CAPRA APP Link: https://capra.page.link/6FBq

Capra Web Link: https://my.capra.app/w/route?routeId=o4eOz6bWwvpanT5Vhvoi

Please keep an eye for updates on the training camp here and if there are any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

BTU- Training Camp- APRIL 5TH - 30KM/OR 44KM BTU30, BTU60 AND BTU110 QUALIFYING EVENT

Meeting location:

The Gap Park n Ride (off Waterworks Rd)

Start time:

Cruisy Group 5am 

Shona's Group 6am

Route:  Wild Earth BTU STWC March Training Camp 2023 | 42.8 km Running Route on Strava

Don't be deceived by the distance showing on the mapped route, we have had several different distances come up on watches and most often hit 44km!

We will be travelling along the BTU 60km route for the first 34.5km of the run so you will see turn by turn where you will need to follow.  When we get to Mt Coot-Tha we will then head back to Corra-Mulling Park and then the Gap Park n Ride via the Python track. 

This route is rather undulating and the single tracks are absolutely amazing (some of my favourite country through here). I would highly suggest you wear grippy shoes and if you would like to practice running with your poles, this is the best time to bring them out. 

Water stops:

11.1km - McAfee's Lookout (water, Hammer Nutrition, Red Bull Energy)

19.2km - Gold Creek Reservoir (water, Hammer Nutrition, Red Bull Energy)

32.5km - Gap Creek Reserve (taps only)

34.8km - Top of Kokoda Climb (Red Bull Energy)

38.2km - Grey Gum picnic area (taps only)

41.4km - Corra-Mulling Park (taps only)

Back at the cars - light refreshments, water, snacks, Hammer Nutrition, Red Bull Energy

Toilets: 

0km - Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre (400m from parking area)

19.2km - Gold Creek Reservoir

32.5km - Gap Creek Reserve

38.2km - Grey Gum picnic area

BTU - Training Camp- MAY 3RD - 10KM - TRAIL SKILLS RUN ALL WELCOME

Where: Mt Coot-Tha Car Park, Mt Coot-Tha

When: 6am Saturday 4th May 2023

Route: Coot-Tha 10km route | 10.5 km Running Route on Strava (please also check out the BTU website for the GPX and KML files you can load onto your watches; Watch this space, discount code sent after the training camp weekend)

What to bring: trail shoes, water and water carrying capacity of 500mL, any nutrition you'd like to trial on the run. Also a mobile phone so we can contact you. There is full reception around the mountain. 

BTU- Training Camp - MAY 24TH SATURDAY

Saturday 25th May

Start time:

5am (cruisy start )

6am (speedy start)

Location: 

Mt Nebo State School, View Street parking 

Proposed route:

May (June* in title) Training Camp day 1 - 48km

Please note we have run this route 4 years in a row now and watches have come up with a range from 47-51km 2000-2400m elevation

This is the top portion of the 100 mile course. We will be starting from CP2, run to CP3 where we will have a check point stop (20.1km in, toilets, Red Bull wings, Hammer and water)

We will then proceed to CP4 (20.6km from last stop and total 40.7km in) before leaving the course and heading back to Mt Nebo SS. 

Estimated running time:

7-9 hours depending on group and weather conditions

BTU- Training Camp - MAY 25TH - 18KM SUNDAY - BTU30/BTU20 QUALIFYING EVENT

Sunday 26th May 2023

Start time:

6am (Shona and I are still deciding on this one! We may have the groups half an hour apart..) Depending on how we are all feeling backing up, the start time may also shift to 06:30am so please keep an eye on your emails on Saturday evening.  Please contact me if you haven't heard from me!

Location:

Mt Nebo Rd/Dundas Rd Car parking area. 

If this is full, please park on Hammermeister Rd and walk over. Please do not park in the Mt Nebo Waste Transfer Station area.

Proposed route:

Sunday Training Camp Day 2 - 18km

We have consistently clocked over 19km on my watch 4 years running this same route and have hit just under 1000m vertical climb. 

We will be running back out to Dundas Bushcamp CP4 and follow the 100mile course from here for 15km before heading back from Taylor's break (showing you the Standpipe turn off) back to the start location. 

Estimated running time:

3-4.5 hours 

This has been the range of times we have previously run for this route and please remember many of us are backing up from the day before. 

We have small groups of just 20 runners in each group, so you will get the most out of your time with your training camp running coach and Brisbane Trail Ultra® Coaches. We split the groups up into 2, speedy runners and Run walkers.

PICK THE BRAINS OF YOUR RACE DIRECTOR AND COACHING TEAM

Shona has over 15 years of experience as an ultramarathon running coach, personal trainer, and sports nutritionist. Shona is an ex-elite ultra-trail world tour 8th ranking athlete, so pick her brains about her worldwide events from Chamonix Vert 1km, Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc, Ultra-Trail Mount Fuji, Northbourne 100 Mile, Surf Coast Century, Ultra-Trail Australia, Run Larapinta, and is the three times Blackall 100 Winner.

AAA Racing and Coaching Legend, AURA Australian representative Susannah Harvey - Jamieson BVRT 200Mi female winner, the legend of the ultra world. also is helping Race Co-ordinator Cora Lau.

IN 2024 WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE LOCAL LEGEND AND TRAIL RUNNING SUPERSTAR COURTNEY GILFILAN AND LIAM MCKENZIE ATTENDING OUR TRAINING CAMPS AS LEGENDARY COACHES, ALONG WITH ULTRA LEGEND JODIE OBORNE

WHAT TRAIL RUNNING AND ULTRAMARATHON RUNNING TOPICS WILL WE COVER?

  • Nutrition and Hydration

  • Injury Prevention, and managing an injury on the run.

  • On the run technique tips and corrections

  • Pacing yourself on the big climbs

  • Support Crews and Drop Bags

  • Mental Toughness

  • Course Knowledge

You will be able to test out Hammer Nutrition at our training camps

WHAT ARE THE KEY POINTS?

  • The camps are designed for all fitness types with fast elite athletes to take you up the climbs with a few extra hill reps and sweepers to keep you company down the back of the group.

  • You will be able to use the training camps as a qualifying training session towards your chosen Brisbane Trail Ultra® event.

  • Sign up now and pick these athletes’ brains to improve your own skills for your 2021 racing and training season.

  • 2021 Special Experience.

  • Run with ultra-trail elites that have raced all around the world. On-the-run training tips on techniques such as ascending, descending, mental toughness, night running, drop bags and support crews.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT THE BRISBANE TRAIL ULTRA TRAIL RUNNING CAMP?

The training camps are designed to help you qualify for the BTU 30km, BTU 60km & BTU 110km as well as to familiarise you with the course. Gain valuable training tips and tricks from experienced ultra runners at the same time! Each training camp is limited to a maximum of 10 people. This is to ensure you get the most out of your experience and give you the best opportunity to get the most out of the people around you. Ask for advice on all things running. We will travel through technical sections of the course so climbing and descending, nutrition, and training tips can be sought at your convenience. Post-training session, we will have a casual chat about everything trail running while we enjoy a post-exercise snack.