venture
VENTURE into the great outdoors!
With over 6000ha of open parks and conservation areas it’s no wonder Ipswich is starting to become the home of so many outdoor recreation and endurance events.
From January to November the region delivers up a season of outdoor events encouraging adventure enthusiasts to venture to Ipswich for cycling, mountain biking and trail running, as well as family friendly outdoor events across the city.
2022 VENTURE EVENTS CALENDAR

99Bikes Dingo duo
Sunday 5 & Sunday 6 November 2022
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester
The 99 Bikes Dingo provides fun and entertainment for the whole family. With plenty of racing options including, ride only, run only, full duathlon, the Duo Intro and an event just for the kids!

IPSWICH 100
Sunday 27 March 2022
The University of Southern Queensland - 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich
The Ipswich 100 enters its 22nd year. This prestigious ride is well known for its challenging hills and beautiful scenery like no other. With 5 distances on offer including a family ride and kids caper this event truly catered for everyone from elite cyclists through to children learning to ride.

MERIDA HIDDEN VALE 24HR
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 April 2022
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester

Scenic Rim Trail Running Series – Round 3
Sunday 19 June 2022
Ivory’s Rock
The Scenic Rim Trail Running Series offers four challenging and highly rewarding events with Round 3 hosted at Ivory’s Rock in Ipswich. Run one event or run them all and be in the running for series champion. You don’t need to be an elite athlete to enter the Scenic Rim Trail Running Series – the long and short-distance events are open to seasoned runners and first timers alike. There are also 5km introductory distances for those who are new to the sport. No matter which distance you choose, the welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere will ensure you make it to the finish line wanting more!

3Plus3
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 July 2022
Hidden Vale Adventure Park – 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester rious see event for details
Two cycling racing courses both operating over the 2 days – One for the Competitors (Racers) and the other for the Completer’s (Social). The next day they are switched offering new challenges and extra fun factor! Staged at the ‘Epic’ Hidden Vale Adventure Park, the 3PLUS3 consists of 2, 3hr races over two days. Before the main race each day, watch the kids enjoy themselves racing their new friends.

NORCO 3Plus3
Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 July 2022
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester, 4340 QLD
The Norco 3PLUS3 running over the 23rd and 24th of July 2022 sees two courses both operating over two days – One for the Competitors (Racers) and the other for the Completer’s (Social), switching on the second day offering new challenges and the extra fun factor! This year we offer a new category, which will see runners hit the trails on a separate course!

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 3-Day Cycling Tour July
Saturday 23 - Monday 25 July 2022
Yarraman to Ipswich (see website for route)
Fully supported, 3-day, leisurely, off-road bike tour in a small group on the beautiful Brisbane Valley Rail Trail from Yarraman to Ipswich.
Day 1: Yarraman to Moore – mostly downhill (49 km)
Day 2: Moore to Esk via the new section (45 km)
Day 3: Esk to Wulkuraka Station: (67 km)

PARK2PARK FUN RUN
Sunday 31 July 2022
Limestone Park and Queens Park, Ipswich
Ipswich Cycle Park

ROCKY TRAIL FOX SUPERFLOW IPSWICH
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 August 2022
Castle Hill Mountain Bike Reserve , Blackstone, Ipswich
Freedom, riding, being outside, friends, community, heavy breathing leading to epic descents. It’s what we do and it’s what the Fox Superflow® is all about! Let’s bang into some berms and do turnbars off jumps. Life is for living!

Auscycling QLD Cyclocross state championships
Sunday 14 August 2022
Ipswich Cycle Park

99Bikes cycle and trail
run epic
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 September 2022
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester
The award-winning 99 Bikes Cycle Epic is a great mountain biking tradition that began in 2002 with a bunch of mates challenging themselves on a 117km epic trail ride. In 2003, the inaugural Australian mountain bike marathon started a new era in the sport.
2021 VENTURE EVENTS CALENDAR

IPSWICH TRAIL RUN SERIES
31st January, 14th February & 14th March 2021
Various
Various see event for details

TUFFKIDZ DUATHLON
Saturday 13 March 2021
From 4 pm
Ipswich Cycle Park

MERIDA HIDDEN VALE 24HR
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 April 2021
7 am - 5 pm
Hidden Vale Adventure Park, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester

Wild West Series – Race 3 Walloon
Sunday 18 April 2021
From 7.30 am
Walloon

WHITE ROCK TRAIL FESTIVAL
Saturday 8 May 2021
6 am - 12 pm
White Rock Conservation Estate

bvrt festival of cycling
Saturday 5 June 2021
5 am - 5 pm
Yarraman Trail Head, Yarraman Station, Yarraman

PARK2PARK fun run
Sunday 25 July 2021
6:00 am - 10:00 am
Limestone Park, Ipswich

Scenic Rim Trail Running Series – Round 3
Sunday 25 July 2021
Starting from 7:15 am
Ivory’s Rock

BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL 24 HOUR & 150 CHALLENGE RIDE
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 August 2021
Various see website
Esk Station, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Esk

cycle & trail run epic
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 September 2021
Various
Hidden Vale Adventure Park
The EPIC weekend now has something for everyone, from the novice riders through to the professionals of each discipline, offering 3 races over 2 days and several categories to challenge and reward riders.
The 2021 EPIC promises to be the biggest and best yet! Be a part of this iconic event, register early and join in the festivities. Registrations open in April.

ROCKY TRAIL FOX SUPERFLOW IPSWICH ENDURO
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 September 2021
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Castle Hill Mountain Bike Reserve , Blackstone, Ipswich
