The Guzzler Ultra

🔥 Hell Hole Hustle Champions 2026 🔥

The race within the race!

The Hell Hole Hustle challenged our runners to make a tough decision — do you unleash everything through Hell Hole to chase the crown, or save your legs for the ultimate Guzzler finish?

Congratulations to our 2026 Hustle King and Queen:

👑 Jamie Casciaro
👑 Jemima Cooper

These two smashed their way through one of the toughest sections of the course to claim the bragging rights, the glory, and an awesome prize pack!

A huge thank you to the Brisbane 4WD Club for bringing the Hell Hole Hustle to life, supporting this section, and adding plenty of atmosphere for runners as they tackled the challenge.

And of course, a big shout out to FIXX Nutrition for keeping runners fuelled and helping provide the much-needed cramp FIXX. There are few places on course where it’s more appreciated!

For those who haven't experienced it yet, the Hell Hole Hustle delivers:

📍 Start: Exit of McAfees Lookout Checkpoint
🏁 Finish: End of Hell Hole Break (exit onto South Boundary Road)
📏 Distance: 3.3km
⬇️ Descent: 243m
⬆️ Ascent: 176m

Congratulations Jamie and Jemima — enjoy the bragging rights until next year! 🔥

🌿 Leave No Trace

We’ve always been proud of the trail running community, and this weekend was another great example of why.

After The Guzzler Ultra, we received some fantastic feedback from the 4WD Club that the trails were looking clean and clear of gels, wrappers and rubbish after the event.

We expect no less from our runners — respecting the trails is part of what makes these events possible.

We also heard some awesome stories of individuals stopping to pick up rubbish they came across on course, and our dedicated sweep teams did their part to ensure the trails were left in great condition after the event.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped care for the trails and the places we love to run. 💚

💚 A huge thank you to our incredible Guzzler volunteers!

The Guzzler Ultra simply wouldn’t be possible without the amazing people who give their time, energy and encouragement to support runners out on course.

From early mornings to late nights, our checkpoint and aid station crews were there with a smile, a refill, a snack and the words of encouragement runners needed to keep moving.

A massive thank you to:

🌿 CP1 – Mount Coot-tha Trail Runners
🌿 CP2 & CP5 – Brisbane Trail Runners + Intraining
🌿 CP3 – Mountain Goat Trail Runners
🌿 CP4 – Trailblazers Run Coaching
🌿 Light Line – Trail Trekkers
🌿 Water Station – Trailiens
🌿 21km Checkpoint – TRAQ
🌿 Our smaller aid stations supported by some incredible individuals and the Brisbane 4WD Club

Every volunteer played a part in creating the Guzzler experience, and we are so grateful for the time, care and support you gave our runners.

Now we want to hear from you…

What was your favourite checkpoint or aid station moment from The Guzzler? Share your stories below! 💚

A DNF doesn't define your journey.

Not every race ends with a finish line photo. Sometimes the bravest decision is knowing when to stop.

Trail running has a way of testing us in ways we never expect. The weather, the terrain, the body, the mind—some days everything lines up, and some days it doesn't.

If The Guzzler wasn't your day, remember this: you still showed up. You trained. You stood on the start line. You gave it everything you had.

That's something to be proud of.

The trails will still be there. Another start line will come. Every setback teaches us something, and every attempt makes us stronger.

A DNF isn't the end of your story—it's just one chapter.

Thank you for being part of The Guzzler community. We're proud of every single person who had the courage to take on the challenge. 💚

🍻 The Guzzler After Party is tomorrow!

Join us from 5pm at Felons Brewing Co. to celebrate an incredible Guzzler weekend.

Whether you ran, volunteered, crewed, or cheered from the sidelines, come along for a relaxed afternoon with the Guzzler community. Catch up with friends, swap stories from the trails and celebrate everything that made this year's event so memorable.

RSVP so we can get an idea of numbers via https://www.sevenrooms.com/xuqJFf2k

We'd love to see you there!

Big shoutout to the absolute superstars on our volunteer team! 👏 The feedback about the energy and support at every single checkpoint has been wonderful. You brought the magic, the smiles, and the momentum to the entire weekend!

🥹 "Trot to Tracy!"

One of our favourite moments from The Guzzler Ultra- Lightline this weekend.

As Meagan climbed the relentless hill into our aid station she repeated her mantra...

"Trot to Tracy... Trot to Tracy..."

She knew that at the top of the climb there would be smiling faces, encouragement and people ready to help her before heading back out onto the trail.

It's one of the beautiful things about volunteering.

Over the years the runners have become part of our family.

They arrive tired, sore and emotional.
We remember their names.
They remember ours.

There's always a hug, a laugh and often a promise...

"We'll see you next year."

Trail running is so much more than kilometres.

It's people.

It's community.

It's belonging.

💚

📸 More Guzzler photo sneak peeks!

While we’re waiting for the full gallery release, here’s another look at some of the incredible moments captured out on the trails.

The team at Element Photo and Video Productions have been working hard behind the scenes processing thousands of images from an unforgettable weekend. We know everyone is keen to relive their Guzzler journey, and we appreciate your patience while they work their magic!

Want to be the first to know when the full gallery is ready?

Pre-register for a notification here:
https://elementphotovideo.com.au/gallery/events/2026-guzzler-ultra/

Thanks again to the amazing Element team for capturing the grit, smiles, celebrations and everything in between. 🌿

Extended! You now have until this Sunday at 11:59pm to enter for your chance to win a pair of Brooks Ghost Trail shoes! 👟🌿

The Guzzler Ultra 2026 has teamed up with Brooks Australia to give one lucky runner the chance to win a pair of Brooks Ghost Trail shoes valued at $269.95 RRP.

To enter, simply sign up to the Brooks Run Down newsletter here:
https://i7iqvmh2.paperform.co/

Don’t miss your chance — good luck! 🍀

Relive Kokoda and check out The Dry Run through the eyes of Mighty Mark!

This one is all about the vibes — the trails, the challenge, the mateship and the moments that make these events so special.

Thanks for capturing and sharing your journey, Mark. It’s awesome to see The Guzzler experience from your perspective!

🎥 Watch the adventure unfold:

Guzzler Dry Run 10km — Kokoda Hill Pain, Downhill Speed & Full Race Day Vibes Guzzler Dry Run 10km, Kokoda Hill, Trail Running, Downhill Speed, B...