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⏰ This Is It. Entries Close Tomorrow.

If you've been thinking about joining us at The Guzzler 2026, now's the time to make your move.

Entries and transfers close tomorrow (Thursday) at 11:59 pm.

After that:
❌ No new entries
❌ No transfers
❌ No on-the-day registrations

Whether you've been putting it off, waiting for a friend to decide, or convincing yourself to finally hit 'Enter'... tomorrow is your last opportunity to be part of this year's event.

In just over a week, hundreds of runners will take on Brisbane's backyard. We'd love to see you on the start line.

👉 Enter now: https://www.theguzzlerultra.com.au/

Athlete Spotlight: Meagan "Brownie" Brown 🏃‍♀️

We are incredibly lucky to have some phenomenal athletes lining up for our events this July. In the lead-up to race day, we're featuring some of their stories right here.

In this edition, meet Meagan "Brownie" Brown—a familiar face on Brisbane's trails and someone who has been inspiring runners in our community for years. 💚

🥈 Brownie is no stranger to The Guzzler. Back in 2021, she claimed an impressive 3rd place in The Big Sipper 21km. In 2023, she stepped up to finish 2nd in The Glass Half Full 50km, before returning in 2025 to claim another 2nd place in The Dry Run 10km.

🏅 This year, she's making a huge leap—lining up for the 100km Guzzler Ultra for the very first time in pursuit of the full set of Guzzler finisher medals.

Running on her home trails, Brownie is excited to link the entire course together and find out whether Job 6 and Township Break are still her favourite sections... after 60+ kilometres of running! 😅

Away from The Guzzler, she's built an incredible trail running résumé, with standout performances across some of Australia's toughest events, including a 4th place finish in the 46km Alpine Marathon at the Kunanyi Mountain Run earlier this year.

Brownie is also the founder of Shakeout Running, a community she created in 2021 to encourage and support more women to discover trail running and take on ultra-distance events. It's a mission that perfectly reflects the welcoming spirit of our trail community. 💜

We can't wait to see Brownie swap the Dry Run for the big dance this July. With years of trail experience behind her and a whole community cheering her on, she'll be one to watch as she tackles her first Guzzler 100km. 🙌

The only thing missing is you!

Entries and transfers for The Guzzler close this THURSDAY at midnight. There are no on-the-day entries, so if you're planning to join us this July, now's the time to make it official.

Whether you're chasing 10km, 50km or the full 100km, we'd love to welcome you to the start line.

📅 Deadline: Thursday 9 July, 11:59 pm

👉 https://www.theguzzlerultra.com.au/

Athlete Spotlight: Zoe Manning 🏃‍♀️

We are incredibly lucky to have some phenomenal athletes lining up for our events this July. In the lead-up to race day, we're featuring some of their stories right here.

In this edition, meet Zoe Manning—an accomplished ultra-runner whose results across the past two seasons have firmly established her as one of Australia's strongest endurance athletes.

Zoe has been in exceptional form, with standout performances including:

🏃‍♀️ 1st Female at the Surf Coast Century 100km (2025)
🏃‍♀️ 1st Female at the Boyne Valley 50 (2025)
🏃‍♀️ 1st Female at the Noosa Ultra-Trail 50km (2025)
🏃‍♀️ 6th Female at the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 100km (2026)
🏃‍♀️ 3rd Female at the Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon (2026)

This July, Zoe will be taking on The Glass Half Full 50km, and she's looking forward to sharing the day with a strong contingent of fellow Intraining runners making their way around the course.

We can't wait to welcome Zoe to Mt Coot-tha for her first Guzzler and see what she can produce on the trails this July. 🙌🔥

⏱️ A fortnight away from standing on Mt Coot-tha together!

Here is what you need to know this weekend to make sure you are completely prepared:

📥 Check Your Inbox: The Participant Guide and Race Brief were emailed out yesterday, check them out and let us know if you have any questions!

🗓️ Important Deadlines & Dates:

Thursday 9 July – Entries & Transfers Close: This is the absolute final cutoff to secure a spot, change your distance, or transfer your registration to a mate.

Friday 10 July – Bib Collection Opens: Find us at The Trail Co in Bardon.

👟 Fancy a quick 10km? If you want to experience the incredible event atmosphere without tackling the ultra distances, why not jump into the 10km run? It is a fantastic loop, a great way to be part of the weekend, and entries are open until Thursday.

Have a great weekend and we will see you very soon!

👉 https://www.theguzzlerultra.com.au/

🧡 Join the Crew: New Volunteer Roles Are Live! It takes a village to bring an event like this to life, and we have just opened up a heap of brand-new volunteer roles in the event precinct!

If you want to be right in the thick of the race-day energy, the volunteer portal is waiting for you.

🙌 What Could You Be Doing? Precinct tasks vary wildly, so there is something to suit everyone. You could be:

Spreading the Good Vibes: Handing out high-fives and hanging well-deserved medals around the necks of our finishers.

Fuel Station Heroes: Chopping fruit and prepping snacks to keep our runners moving.

Precinct Legends: Helping out at the merch desk or assisting runners and spectators as they navigate the hub.

🌟 Why Volunteer?
Aside from being the absolute lifeblood of the event, you will get to experience the incredible community spirit from the best seat in the house. Plus, our volunteers are always looked after with plenty of perks and our eternal gratitude.

Whether you are supporting a runner, resting up between your own races, or just love the trail community, we would love to have you on the team.

👉 https://www.theguzzlerultra.com.au/volunteer/

📢 The 2026 Guides Have Landed!

Whether you are hitting the trails or taking up a prime position on the sidelines, everything you need to know for race day is officially live.

📖 Inside the Guides

For the Runners: Essential race day schedules, mandatory gear checks, course details, and safety info.

For the Crew & Supporters: The best vantage points, estimated runner passing times, and how to support your runner without getting lost in the bush.

What’s New? (Just a Few Small Changes!)

Even if you are a seasoned veteran of this event, we recommend giving the new guides a look over. We have made just a few minor tweaks this year to keep things running smoothly:

🔄 Minor Cut-off Adjustments: There are a couple of slight updates to the cut-off times for the 100km and 50km courses. They aren't major overhauls, but worth a quick look to make sure your pacing strategy is locked in.

🔄 Slight Checkpoint Menu Tweaks: We have made a few small adjustments to the food options at the checkpoints to keep you moving. Check the list to finalise your nutrition plan.

🔄 New Race Directors: Same great event, just some fresh faces steering the ship this year! Be sure to give our new Race Directors a wave, they've been working hard!

Both the Participant Guide and the Spectator & Crew (Armchair) Guide are available to view and download right now and a copy will be landing in all registered participant inboxes shortly.

Head over to the website to grab your copy, check out the small updates, and let's get ready for the trails!

👉 www.theguzzlerultra.com.au/important-docs

Athlete Spotlight: Maddi O'Donnell 🏃‍♀️

We are incredibly lucky to have some phenomenal athletes lining up for our events this July. In the lead-up to race day, we're featuring some of their stories right here.

In this edition, meet Maddi O'Donnell—one of Australia's exciting young trail running talents and a member of the Single Track Team.

Originally from the Gold Coast and now based in the Blue Mountains, Maddi has been making a name for herself on trails across the country.

This year she's put together some impressive performances, including:

🏃‍♀️ 1st Female at the Wilsons Prom Running Festival 15km in May.
🏃‍♀️ 5th Female at the highly competitive Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon (42km) in March.

Now she's heading back to her old backyard to take on The Big Sipper 21km at The Guzzler.

With her speed, climbing ability and strong recent form, Maddi will be another exciting athlete to watch when the 21km field sets off this July.

We can't wait to welcome Maddi to Mt Coot-tha and see what she can produce on the Brisbane trails. 🙌🔥

Athlete Spotlight: David Vernon 🏃‍♂️

We are incredibly lucky to have some phenomenal athletes lining up for our events this July. In the lead-up to race day, we're featuring some of their stories right here.

In this edition, meet David Vernon—a familiar face on the Queensland trail running scene and a proud member of Norths Run Club.

David is no stranger to our local trails. He currently holds an impressive 6 of the 8 course records across the SEQ Trail Running Series and has been a regular at Those Guys Events over the years.

He's also no stranger to The Guzzler, finishing 2nd in The Big Sipper 21km back in 2021 in a fast race won by Ben Duffus.

David has been in excellent form this year, taking 1st place in the 23km event at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB in New Zealand before backing it up with another victory in the 25km In the Raw race through the Gold Coast Hinterland in May.

This July, he'll be back on the start line of The Big Sipper 21km, adding even more depth to an incredibly competitive field.

We can't wait to welcome David back to Mt Coot-tha and see him out on the trails once again. 🙌🔥