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Paluma Village Trail Run

Name: Paluma Village Trail Run
Start: 2025-10-26
End: 2025-10-26
Location: Paluma

Paluma, Australia • 26 Oct 2025

The Paluma Village Trail Run, part of Australia's largest Trail Running Series, is a challenging and scenic event set in the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Paluma Range in Queensland. Known for its technical trails featuring mossy rocks, slippery roots, creek crossings, and elevation gains of up to 400m, the run offers distances of 6km, 10km, and 20km suitable for various fitness levels. The course is remote and lush, providing a cooler climate escape from Townsville's heat. Participants enjoy fully marked and marshalled routes, on-course hydration, professional timing, and post-race refreshments. The event fosters a respectful atmosphere toward nature and local Indigenous heritage, making it a rewarding trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Paluma

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20 km

400 m+

10 km

6 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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