Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run

Alligator Creek, Australia • 12 Apr 2026

Event overview

Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run is the second round of the Outer Limits Trail Run Series and is set for Sunday, 12 April 2026. The event is based at the Alligator Creek day-use area in Bowling Green Bay National Park, near Townsville (about 30 km from the city). The course follows designated walking trails and power line tracks through undulating terrain with creek crossings, rocks and gravel. The event includes on-course marshals, electronic timing, first aid support and professional photography.

Course, distances, entries and rules

  • 6 km - short course, introductory trail.
  • 12 km - intermediate distance.
  • 21 km - long distance, two-lap format for second lap.

Entry fees vary by distance and registration period (early bird, general and late), with junior short-distance entries for under 16s. Registration opens 1 December 2025 and closes 11 April 2026 or when sold out. Minimum ages: 8 years for short distances, 12 years for longer distances (age as of event date). The 21 km course has a cut-off for starting the second lap at 8:45 am. Mandatory gear for 12 km and 21 km includes two compression bandages, a fully charged waterproof phone, a whistle, a space blanket and sufficient water and nutrition. Facilities at Race HQ include toilets, parking marshals, finish-line refreshments and a post-race recovery station. Awards are given to top finishers by distance and age-group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
12 km
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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