24 May 2025

Like the great gravel races gone before, the Sunday Creek Classic is as much a personal feat of epic endurance as it is a race. 

And far out is it a race.

Starting out in the sleepy farming town of Kenilworth on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia the 120km, almost entirely gravel route, heads towards Kandanga and Bella Creek and then west to Jimna before returning through Sunday Creek to Kenilworth.

The route takes in everything from dry eucalyptus to sub-tropical rainforest forest and open cattle grazing country. And with 3,000 meters of climbing including the notorious climb to Mt Buggery, this event is one of the toughest one day gravel events on the Australian calendar.

"Expect this to be tough – this event is only for those who can race and complete a hard core challenge. There will be minimal support during large sections of the event. You will be expected to be self sufficient and carry your own water and nutrition for long sections of the course." Chris Dixon, Race Director

The Sunday Creek Classic is a 120km dirty Gran Fondo with 3,000m of climbing. The course features fire trails, gravel roads and some single track and is suitable for gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes or road bikes with clearance for gravel tires (think 35mm plus). Best leave those carbon soled road shoes behind.

The event is semi-supported with water and refuelling stops along the way. Riders will need to be self sufficient for large sections of the course carrying sufficient water, spare tubes and parts. A sag wagon will follow the riders sweeping the course and event first aid will be on hand in case of emergency.

Personal Details

  • If you're here to win, this is your category

  • Must be under 18 years at the time of the event

  • 18 years and over

  • 35 years and up at the time of the event

Ticket Level

  • Entry Includes: Race rego kit, event timing, event hat, first aid, support vehicle and basic mechanical support, two on-course rest stops with nutrition and hydration, beer at the finish line. Entry fee includes 10% GST

WARNING: THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. PLEASE READ ALL OF THE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AGREE TO THESE TERMS.
1. I understand and acknowledge that participating in Sunday Creek Classic (The Event) is a dangerous activity. The
Event may involve cycling on unsealed and sealed roads or national parks trails. I am aware and understand the activities I will potentially be involved in. Hazards include, but
are not limited to remoteness from assistance or medical aid, the extremely strenuous nature of the Event including
participating at night, becoming lost, vehicle traffic, actions of other participants spectators and public, weather conditions,
sleeplessness, hypothermia and heat exhaustion, condition or suitability of participant’s equipment, natural and man made
objects in the environment and other unspecified hazards. I am aware of the hazards involved and acknowledge that there
is always risk of injury (including permanent injury, mental injury, paralysis and death) and damage to my property. In my
judgment I have sufficient competence, knowledge, common sense, experience, survival skills and equipment to participate
in all Event activities in a manner safe to myself and others.
2. I certify that I am physically fit and that I have sufficiently trained for participation in the Event and have not been advised
otherwise by a qualified medical person that I can not participate in the Event and that I have been given the opportunity by the organiser to attend a pre event briefing session.
3. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I (on my own behalf and on behalf of my executors,
administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns):
a. WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability for death, disability, personal injury, property damage,
property theft and all other risks, claims or actions of any kind (including breach of contract, acts of negligence to the
fullest extent permitted by law) whatsoever and however occurring, together with any legal fees incurred as a result of
any such claim whether it is valid or not, which I at any time had or have as a result of or in connection with, directly or
indirectly, my participation in and my travelling to and from the Event the following person or entities: Wild & Co Pty Ltd, Event, sponsors, Event producers, community organisations, all State, Federal and Local Government authorities in which the Event may be staged and the owners, licensees or occupiers of any property upon which I enter and their (its) respective officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, sponsors, representatives, agents, members and volunteers, including medical and paramedical personal appointed for the Event;
b. INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned in paragraph 3(a) from any and all liabilities,
claims or actions (including negligence) whatever or however caused arising as a result of or in connection with, directly
or indirectly, my participation in and travelling to and from the Event, including any claim by my (or my team’s) support
crew or any person assisting me or my team;
4. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my personal possessions and equipment during the Event.
5. I accept the communications, search, rescue and medical aid arrangements put in place by the organisers. I understand and
agree that in the first instance I am responsible for the provision of first aid to myself and those around me. As a competitor
or support crew I am responsible for myself or my team’s timely removal from the course to a medical facility. I give my
consent to receive any first aid and medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event accident, injury and/or
illness as a result of my involvement in the Event.
6. I certify that the medical information supplied by me on the entry form is true and I consent to and authorise that information to be provided to any medical practitioner, ambulance officer or any person involved or associated with any medical treatment or assistance that may be given to me as a result of my participation in the Event, regardless of whether the treatment is given.
7. I agree to allow my photograph, video, multimedia or film likeness and or name to be used for any legitimate purpose by
Wild & Co Pty Ltd, it’s sponsors or assigns without notification, payment or compensation.
8. I acknowledge that the Event arranged insurance covers myself for public liability whilst participating in this event. I am
responsible for my personal accident insurance and ambulance cover.
9. I acknowledge that the organisers reserve the right to alter the advertised course if conditions warrant. I agree that the
organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the Event due to weather conditions, natural disaster, “acts of god”,
terrorism, war or any other reason so deemed by the organisers, and that my entry fee will be non-refundable.
10. I agree to abide by the Event rules and directions of officials and I understand that my entry may be voided if through my
actions or behaviour, if in the opinion of the organisers, I break any of the rules or I bring the Event into disrepute. I further
understand that the organisers reserve the right to reject any entry without having to justify their actions.
11. I certify that I will be eighteen (18) years of age or older before the Event starts or that I have full permission from my parent/ guardian and they have read and understood the above and will co-sign below. I have carefully read these terms and understand and agree to its contents.
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SAFETY

WARNING: Expect this to be tough – this event is only for those who can race and complete a hard core challenge. There will be minimal support during large sections of the event. You will be expected to be self sufficient and carry your own, water and nutrition for long sections of the course!

During the event you must be aware the rescue by the organisers or emergency services may not be possible immediately. In the first instance you are responsible for yourself. Organisers have assets in place to assist, but they may not be immediately available.

It is not practically possible to provide all the safety needed for all the possible scenarios. If you are not willing to accept this self responsibility, you should not start the race.

If you get to a point in the course that you decide you are not comfortable and confident in completing safely, it is your responsibility to do something. If you feel the level of inherent risk is unacceptable, do something about it. Avoid it, withdraw, it is your decision.

Safety Assets Include:

  • Event officials at transition areas with first aid certificates and training.
  • Event first Aid vehicle including qualified first aid officials
  • ‘Sag wagon’ support vehicle following riders
  • Normal access to emergency services via ‘000’.

No roads will be closed for the event. You must use extreme caution any time you are on a road. You must obey road rules at all times.

CLOSE OF ENTRIES

All entries close on midnight Wednesday before the event. You do not need to have all team members confirmed to enter however full payment is still due. Entries may still be accepted after the closing date with a 15% late fee applied.

CANCELLATION AND TRANSFER POLICY

Entries may be cancelled at any stage before the event by emailing the race organisers ([email protected]). Entries cancelled more than 12 weeks before the event date will be refunded entry fees paid, less a 15% administration fee. 

Entries cancelled less than 12 weeks and more than 4 weeks before the event date will be refunded 50% of entry fees paid. Entries cancelled less than 4 weeks before the event date will not be refunded.

This cancellation policy is strict, please do not request an exemption.

Entries may be transferred to a future event at any time before 4 weeks of the event date. In this case a credit of entry fees paid will be will be issued. This credit will be valid for 12 months. Entries cannot be transferred to a future event less than 4 weeks before the event date. 

In the event of an “act of god” (fire, flood, catastrophic weather event, war, terrorist attack, pandemic etc) or government enforced lock down, organisers will attempt to re-route the course, find alternate short courses or postpone the event to a new date. Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if no suitable alternatives are found. If the event is cancelled or postponed, it is not possible to offer a refund. In this case a 50% credit of entry fees paid can be issued. This credit will be valid for 12 months.

Cash refunds are not available on credits.

Individuals or teams may transfer or sell their entry to another individual or team at any stage. This will be a transaction between the teams and Wild&Co will not take part in the transaction. Wild&Co must be notified as soon as possible and team details must be updated.

PREREQUISITES

By entering you agree to the conditions, declarations and indemnifications outlined in the Acknowledgment Waiver and Release above for competitors and be willing to sign this at race registration.

Each team member must have Australian ambulance cover or an Australian medical insurance policy that includes ambulance cover or travel insurance covering medical costs including medical transportation for an injury sustained during competitive event or an Australian exemption or other ambulance coverage e.g. Australian Defence Force, residents of Tasmania/Queensland etc.

INSURANCE

The event organisers have a public liability insurance policy to the value of 20 million dollars. This is a compulsory insurance policy for events that are organised on, or cross through, any form of government land or public place. This however is not personal accident or equipment insurance for you! It is recommended you have your own personal accident insurance.

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