Event Overview
Race the Roo is a lap-based elimination run held in Skippy Park, Landsborough, QLD, scheduled for Sunday 26 July 2026. Runners of varied abilities start each lap together alongside “the Roo”, aiming to complete each lap ahead of the Roo to remain in the event. The lap is described as just over 1km, with a short rest between laps. Results are based on the number of full laps completed before elimination.
What the Course Demands
This format rewards steady pacing and the ability to handle repeated starts after short recoveries. Early laps begin at a more relaxed pace, then the Roo’s pace increases each lap, progressively reducing the margin for error. As the event continues, maintaining consistent lap execution and staying composed under rising speed demands becomes more important than any single fast effort. The total distance is variable and depends on how long you can stay ahead.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who enjoy a structured, competitive format where the distance is earned lap by lap. It can work for park-runners seeking a measured challenge, as well as faster endurance runners aiming to outlast the field as speeds increase. It also suits athletes who like clear in-the-moment feedback, since continuing in the race depends on beating the Roo each lap.
