3-6-9 Can You Beat The Goose? Trail Run

06/04/2026

🪿IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE 🪿

The original plan was for the event to return this year. However, we’ve made the difficult decision not to go ahead in 2026 and at this stage the foreseeable future. 

Due to family and work priorities, we’ve recognised that we’re unable to dedicate the time and energy required to deliver the event to the standard it deserves.  Derek and I would like to sincerely thank the incredible running community who have supported our little event over the past four years. What started as a dream has grown into something really special, and that was because of all of you.

A special thank you to Derek for always standing beside me and helping bring my vision of more trail events in CQ to life. Your support has meant everything.

We are also so grateful to the veterans and volunteers from Cockcombe Veterans Retreat who have generously given their time each year—serving food, sharing stories, and cheering on the hundreds of runners who joined us. Your contribution has been such a valued part of the event.

Thank you again to everyone who has been part of “3-6-9 Can You Beat The Goose?”—whether you ran, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered from the sidelines. It truly has meant the world.

03/07/2025

Did you know that your event director Kate is running the - 7 marathons in 7 consecutive days in 7 different states? So far she has completed Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart (today) and has Sydney, Canberra and Gold Coast to go. Why??? All for raising funds and awareness to help protect our Australian kids from sexual abuse. If you could donate to Kate’s fundraising - https://fundraise.bravehearts.org.au/fundraisers/KateBrown.

01/06/2025

🪿IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE 🪿

After another inspection of the course this afternoon, we have had to make the hard decision to cancel this year’s event.

With the extra rain that Cawarral had Thursday & Friday, the first creek is a wet, boggy mess that’s unsafe for runners. As this creek is a favourite with the motorised outdoor enthusiasts we would need to leave it until 2 days prior to repair for our runners to safely get across. With more rain expected we feel that time is not on our side. There are other sections of the course that due to thick mud, would be difficult for emergency vehicle access. The area is just not drying.

Why make the call so early??? As runners ourselves, we understand the frustration of events having to cancel last minute due to weather and runner safety. It’s our aim to give enough notice for any accomodation cancellations to be made.

Those who have already registered as either returning runners or new to the event, we appreciate your support.

Great news though!!!! Cockscombe are keen to still have us enjoy the venue- NEW DATE 27th June, 2026.

All refunds will be processed by Wednesday 4th June.

22/05/2025

You know what they say… new shoes help you run faster! Our sponsor and supporter are having their mid year sale. Pop in store or on line from May23-June 1 and grab yourself a great deal. 👟

21/05/2025

Who else is getting excited for the muddy fun this year 😉

23/04/2025

08/07/2024

Save the date!!!!

29/06/2024

How the course can change in a week. You all would have had very wet feet this weekend.

24/06/2024

Huge thank you to the team from Yeppoon and for helping alleviate cramps, blister management and the donation of shoe gaiters to keep the rocks and spear grass out of socks. For our 9hr and 3hr podium winners, please tag ProFeet when you take those new shoes out for a spin! 👟

24/06/2024

Pro Feet Podiatry 9hr Ladies Finishers:

1st: Michelle Broadfoot: 28.18- holding goose
2nd: Sharnti Woodham: 30:11 (centre)
3rd: Jane Conway: 31.55 (left)

23/06/2024

Jorunn has captured the fun of 3-6-9 Can You Beat The Goose perfectly! Check out her gallery and see your favourite pics. Jorunn kindly donated her time yesterday, it would be awesome if we could support her business. https://jorunnlorenzenphotography.pic-time.com/portfolio