Paluma Village Trail Run
Paluma, Australia • 5 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Paluma Village Trail Run is one event in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series. Due to the closure of Mount Spec Road, the event was relocated and rescheduled to take place at Hidden Valley on Sunday, 5 October 2025. The race was previously held in Paluma and used trails through World Heritage listed rainforest on the Paluma Range, situated at about 900 m elevation.
Distances, course and entries
- 6 km
- 10 km
- 20 km
- Junior short distance (under 16 only)
The course description notes technical rainforest trails with mossy rocks, slippery tree roots, tricky creek crossings and remote single-track. The 10 km and 20 km courses include around 400 m of elevation gain. Natural running water is present on course; participants are advised to carry their own water or purification. Mandatory gear is required for the 10 km and 20 km events and includes two compression bandages, a fully charged phone, a whistle, an emergency blanket and sufficient hydration and nutrition. Entry fees are tiered (early, general, late) by distance. Race services listed include fully marked and marshalled courses, first aid, professional timing with a bib plate and chip (kept by the entrant), on-course photography, a post-race recovery station and a post-race sausage sizzle. Minimum ages: short distances from 8 years, longer distances from 12 years (age as at end of year). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.