Ride the 9 hills of Buderim

The 2026 Morgans Buderim 9 cycling event features a total climb of approximately 1855 (Strava) vertical meters across a 76 km route. The demanding charity ride on the Queensland Sunshine Coast takes participants up nine of the steepest local hills, with only a 3-hour window to complete the course.

A legendary community event begins at Wanderers Football Club on Ballinger Road and covers the following iconic ascents:

Hill 1: Dixon Road - sponsored by Harlequin Blinds
Hill 2: Cogill Road - sponsored by Lockmor Insurance Brokers
Hill 3: Ballinger Road - sponsored by ecoTekk
Hill 4: Crosby Hill Road - sponsored by Covey Engineering
Hill 5: Glenmount Road
Hill 6: Mons Road - sponsored by Hall Chadwick
Hill 7: Lindsay Road
Hill 8: Jones Road - sponsored by BOWY
Hill 9 - Moooolaba Road - sponsored by e-move bikes

The latest news

So what is the Buderim 3, 6 & 9? The Buderim 9 event is a personal challenge. Challenge yourself to completing 3 hills, 6 hills, or all 9 hills. Last year only 26% completed 9 hills, 31% completed 7 hills. Mouse over to see the full breakdown. Buderim electric is the category for thoes with a e-bike
A Buderim 6er can complete more than 6 hills if they feel the hills flatten.

A Frequently asked questions page is avialable and includes all the information you need to know for the ride day itself.

Again this year we are excited to have Morgans Sunshine Coast onboard as our Naming Sponsor. For over 25 years, Morgans has been helping Sunshine Coasters with wealth management services and tailored investment strategies to meet your financial needs.

Sometimes there are people who go over and above, read about the assistance Argon Law has provided and their generous support of the Buderim 9.

VelectriX Electric Bikes have confirmed that they will once again provide an VelectriX bike as one of the funfraising prizes for the 2026 Buderim 9

Asmus Watch Co will be donating a bespoke watch for the 2026 Buderim 9

Training plan

There are 4 weeks left to train for the 2026 Buderim 9. Here you will find a 10-week training plan to help you prepare.

With less than 10 weeks left, you will need to adjust the plan to suit your available time.

Ride day details

All the information you will need on the day including car parking and route information.