Our Challenge
More people would like to participate in the Marathon Shuffle than we can accommodate. We have no budget, but we insist on keeping the event free. The trail can only accommodate so many people. We only have so many volunteers to manage the event and so many sponsors to help with expenses. How to equitably decide who gets to participate in the event?
Our Solution
Offer priority access to people who help the Sunshine Coast Trail and/or the Marathon Shuffle in the year leading up to the event. (1 April 2024 – 30 March 2025)
VIPs (Very Important People)
- have spent ten (10) hours or more building/maintaining the Sunshine Coast Trail and/or huts
- have spent ten (10) hours or more helping with the administration of qPAWS or the Marathon Shuffle
- provide products or services worth $500 or more (sponsor) to qPAWS or the Marathon Shuffle
- otherwise contribute to the success of the Sunshine Coast Trail and the delight of its users
Selection
There are up to 100 VIP applications available. All applications received between 1 April 2024 and 30 March 2025 will be considered by the selection committee on a first come, first served basis.
Apply for VIP Status
Please complete the VIP application form.