Trail Running calendar near Port Douglas 2026-2027

A multi-event running day on August 01, 2026 with the Great Pyramid Race, a half race, Race to the Base, 3 km cross country, 1800 m juniors, dash and charity run.

A point-to-point trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas in August, running through rainforest, eucalypt forest and pine plantations. The event is a 64 km solo race or a 64 km team relay for 2 to 4 runners.

A trail running event at Nodes 5 and 6 in Dinden National Park offering three distances 19 km, 6 km and 3 km across ridges, creek crossings and named climbs. Youth and open entries have set fees and camping is available.

Smurf's Backyard Ultra is an endurance event in Cairns where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour until one runner remains. A Mini Backyard option limits participants to up to six laps and the weekend includes a social evening with live m..

A roughly 5 km urban trail run along Four Mile Beach to Rex Smeal Park as part of the 2027 Port Douglas Carnival, includes a tailor-made medal and welcomes dogs on leash.

Three marathon-distance trail races over three days from 8 to 10 July 2027, held on varied technical terrain around Kuranda with mandatory safety gear and limited water points.