Trail running has been established in Far North Queensland thanks to the efforts of the Cairns Road Runners who has offered trail running events since 2006. There will be least seven Trail Running Events hosted by the Cairns Road Runners in Far North Queensland in 2012. The FNQ Trail Running Series consists of the 18km Barron Gorge Trail Race, 34km Black Snake Trail Race, the 45km Mt Haig Trail Marathon and the 64km Kuranda to Port Douglas Ultra Trail Marathon. There are regular training trail runs held on weekends.
Please Note: Due to safety concerns, Juniors (under 19s) can only participate in events 21km or shorter – at the discretion of the Race Director. A supervising adult must accompany the runner or be available as a marshal out on the course.
Minimum Impact Trail Running
The Trail Running Series showcases fantastic trail locations in Far North Queensland. Before, during and after each event competitors, volunteers and supporters are encouraged to follow standard ‘leave no trace’ environmental guidelines. This is a requirement of the group activity permit and ensures the success of future permit applications. To reduce our carbon footprint, competitors are encouraged to make use of transport provided or organise to travel with fellow competitors. Contact Lorraine, who will put you in contact with others attending the event.
2012 Events:
Poker Run 25 February (page 2) Register Now
NEW! Women’s Come and Try Trail Run 11 March (page 2) Register Now (free)
Full moon Glacier Rock 6 April (page 2)
NEW! 3 Marathons in 3 Days (page 2) Register Now
FNQ Trail Running Series:
NEW! Race #1: Barren Gorge (new) 25 March (page 3) Resigster Now
Race #2: Black Snake 29 April (page 4) Resigster Now
Race #3: Mt Haig Trail Marathon 22 July (page 5) Resigster Now
Race #4: Kuranda to Port Douglas Ultra Trail Marathon 26 August (page 6) Resigster Now
E-mail has been from Japan.
I learned that in Kuranda to Port Douglas Trail Race 64k in the web site.
Does this race will be many people participated?
Please tell me the size of the race.
Hi Masaru, at the moment there are about 20 competitors doing the full 64km.
Hi Lorraine – a quick query….is the Misty Mountains half marathon, planned for Sept 18th still a goer? It doesn’t seem to feature on some of the calendars so I was wondering if it has been cancelled. Cheers, Sala.
Hi Sala, YES! I’ve just been too busy to also update the website, sorry. Entry form on the Events – Road Runs pages. It’s not a Cairns Road Runners Event, but we are supporting Alan Courtney, who is the race director.
Great – thanks Lorraine. I’ll drop into Cairns Family Chiropractic on Monday and submit my entry form/payment. My first ever half marathon – hooray!
How exciting, Sala. Sorry we’ve not caught up since you’ve been back! I’m not going to be there, but I’ll be thinking of you – all the best!
What is the cutoff time for the ultra and half?
Hi Mal, not sure which event you mean – the 64km and 21km of the It’s Extreme Kuranda to Port Douglas has no cut offs. The 74km Ultra on 12 November,which is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival, has a cut off at the top of the Bump, 57km into the race – you have 9 hours to get there. I’m not involved in the 21km race, and don’t know about any cut offs. You’ll need to contact the race organisers.
Hi Lorraine
I heard that this race was on this year and I have just read the reviews in the AURA magazine. I’d love to incorporate a family holiday in Cairns/Port Douglas with this race next year.
I am not a trail runner. Do you need trail running shoes for this run or will standard running shoes suffice?
Kind regards
Dave
That’s great news, Dave. We are all very excited about 2012 and it will be great to have you and your family along. Regular road running shoes will do fine. Most of the race is on dirt roads. Online entries open early January so you can be super organised! Lorraine
Awesome – thanks Lorraine
What’s the cutoff time for Mt Haig 45K?
Hi Shobun, we encourage participation in our events, and welcome anyone along who wants to have a go! So no cut off for any of our events at this point in time. We’ll be there at the finish waiting, when you come in. The race director reserves the right to pull competitors off the course as required – this is to ensure the safety of all competitors and volunteers.