Castle Hill Trail Run
Belgian Gardens, Australia • 22 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Castle Hill Trail Run is scheduled for Sunday, 22 February 2026 at Castle Hill, Townsville. Race headquarters is at Belgian Gardens State School, 43 Potts Street. Registration opens 1 December 2025 and closes 21 February 2026 or when sold out. Entry fees vary by distance and booking period; examples include: Early Bird, General and Late prices for each distance and a junior rate for short and mid distances.
Distances
- 3km - short course for kids and beginners, includes rock scramble sections
- 7km - mid distance with technical downhill and stair climbs
- 10km - longest course, climbs to the top of the hill and includes exposed rock scrambles
Course, facilities and rules
All three courses use marked single track around Castle Hill with tape, signs and marshals at junctions. Trails are dry and rocky with stairs, rock scrambles and technical sections; all courses include exposed rock scramble sections. One water point is on course but no cups are provided; 10km runners must carry a minimum of 500 ml water. Race HQ offers toilets, shade, food and coffee vendors, a sausage sizzle with one free sausage per competitor, and first aid on course. Electronic timing, on-course photography and post-race recovery provisions are included. Awards are given for top finishers by distance and age categories; series points apply across events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.