When: Sunday, 5th October 2025

Sign in starts from 7.00am, all runners are required to sign in and collect their bib number at Event HQ. Pins will be provided (or you can bring a race number belt). Please ensure you arrive on time to sign in and get ready to run. If you miss your start time, you may not be allowed to race.

Entry Fees & Inclusions: Registration opens 1st December | General Entry starts: 17th August | Late Entry starts: 28th September

• 6km: Early Bird $38 | General Entry $43 | Late Entry $53
• 12km: Early Bird $48 | General Entry $53 | Late Entry $63
• 20km: Early Bird $53 | General Entry $58 | Late Entry $68
• Juniors (under 16yrs | short distance only): $21 General Entry | Late Entry $28

Minimum age to participate in our short distance events is 8 years and for the longer distances 12 years (age as of end of year).

Your Entry fee includes:

• Entry to the race
• Fully marked, marshalled course
• First Aid support on course and at Race HQ
• On course professional photography
• Professional electronic timing and results
• Race bib plate with electronic timing chip, which is yours to keep
• Earn series points for your overall series ranking
• On course hydration (no cups provided, please use your own bottle)
• Post race recovery station with hydration thanks to Pure Sports Nutrition and a delicious fruit buffet
• Food and coffee van services available
• Amenities at Race HQ
• Exclusive deals with our sponsors
• The opportunity to win random prizes at the presentation after the race
• Great prize packs for top 3 male and female winners in each distance and cash prizes for top 3 Junior winners (under 12 & under 16)

*subject to availability

Where: Race HQ, start and finish for all distances, is at the Hidden Valley Cricket Oval (Ted Furber Memorial Park)

Getting there: Hidden Valley is a 2.5 hour drive from Townsville via Hervey’s Range Road. Please arrive with enough time to spare before the start of your event to sign in and receive your race number. Please be careful driving along Laroona Road and Ewan Paluma Road as a large section is unfenced and within a cattle station so you may experience livestock on the road as well as the usual wildlife. There is approx. 20km of dirt road once you turn of the bitumen near Zig Zag Station. The road is in good condition, no 4WD is required, just take good care on the road and don’t rush.

If you are travelling from the north of Townsville, you will need to travel to Hidden Valley via Ingham and Mount Fox. It is around 1 hour and 40 minutes from Ingham to Hidden Valley. Once again, these roads are not travelled as frequently, so please drive with caution.

Parking: Please park in an orderly fashion at Event HQ and follow the parking marshals instructions on the day.

The Athlete Guide can be downloaded here.

Please check your spam folder for your confirmation email and other communication from us, if you have not received any emails after registering. Your confirmation email includes an ‘Edit my registration data’ button that can be used to make changes to your registration.

If you would like to check who your competition will be or if you need to check if your name is on the list, a participant list can be found here.

Start Times:

• Long Course 20km – 8.00am
• Intermediate Course 12km – 8.20am
• Short Course 6km – 8.40am

Mandatory Gear: Required for the 12km and 20km course. There is no mandatory gear for the 6km run. We have marshals on the course, a vehicle and first aid available.

Mandatory gear checks for 12km and 20km will be done at check in. You must be carrying these items in order to participate in the run.

• 2x compression bandage
• a fully charged phone (there is limited service along the course). Please download the Emergency+ app on your phone and familiarise yourself with it
• a whistle
• an emergency blanket
• sufficient hydration and nutrition

Categories & Awards: Juniors (under 12) and Juniors (under 16) | 16-29yrs | 30-39yrs | 40-49yrs | 50-59 yrs | 60+yrs

• Top 3 Male & Female for each distance are awarded at presentation
• Top 3 junior boys and girls (short distance only) are awarded at presentation
• 1st place in age group for each distance (excluding top 3 winners)

Presentation: Presentation will be held as soon as the Top 3 runners have finished. Prizes will be given to the top 3 runners on the day. Age group winners will be called up on the day to collect their prize.

Food: Woodfire Delights will be set up on Saturday night until Sunday, please bring cash for any food and drink purchases (no EFTPOS available). Of course they will be selling coffees and hot drinks too.

Camping Booking: Camping is available at the Hidden Valley Cricket Ground (Event HQ) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Toilets and showers are available for everyone booked in for camping. Price is $10 per person per night. Non-participants need to book their camping spot also. This can be done via the below booking link. Please book your spot online and be sure to read the Camping Rules below.

Camping Rules:

• Follow all signage and directions given by event staff.
• Check in with our Camp Coordinator upon arrival. They will have a list of everyone who has booked. You must pre-book your camping.
• Follow the Camp Coordinators instructions on where to set up camp. This will ensure that we have plenty of room for all campers.
• If you are not camping, follow the signs to park your car in the designated parking area.
• We will have one (1) large bonfire as well as a number of fire buckets in the Event HQ area for everyone to enjoy. Campers must not establish their own campfires under any circumstances.
• The Event HQ area is equipped with showers and toilets. Please help us to maintain these facilities by cleaning up after yourself. Should any maintenance or restocking of the facilities be required, please advise event staff. Please use the designated toilet facilities to relieve yourself, not the bush.
• The Event HQ area will also be equipped with tables, chairs, lights and the fire buckets.
• We will have a limited supply of treated tank water available, please bring your own supply for drinking and cooking.
• There is no power available at the camping grounds. If you are bringing a generator with you, the generator must be turned off by 9.00pm.
• Please take your own rubbish home with you and do not leave anything behind.
• The camping area and Event HQ is strictly non-smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes. If you need to smoke, please use the designated smoking area and the ash trays provided.
• Please be considerate to other campers/local residents and keep the noise level to a minimum after 9.00pm.
• Pets are not allowed – Please leave your dogs at home. Even if you are not camping and just coming down of the day, we ask that you DO NOT bring your dog to Hidden Valley.
• Please do not bring glass bottle/containers in the interests of safety.
• Please note as there is no reception at Hidden Valley, you will need to bring cash if you are wanting to purchase any food or drinks. No eftpos/atm access is available.
• On race day, a free recovery area will be available for event participants at the finish line where fresh fruit and electrolyte drinks will be available. Please note that these refreshments are provided for registered runners only.

Rules & Regulations: In order for the event to run as smoothly as possible we need all participants to cooperate and stick to our rules and regulations, please read through the points below:

• No rego, No run! – We do not offer registration on the day and most our events sell out in advance. Please check with us before coming to the event unregistered.
• Visible BIB number – Please make sure your bib number is clearly visible (front of shirt) when crossing the finish line, this ensures the correct detection of your timing chip by the electronic timing system. The bib can not be covered by clothes or bags, this might cause the timing chip to not be picked up by the antenna at the finish line.
• No shortcuts – please stick to the marked track, for safety and fairness reasons. All courses are clearly marked and we have marshals out on the course.
• Fitness level – please choose the right distance according to your fitness level! Many of our courses are a bit more technical and running on trail will take you approximately twice as long as running the same distance on road. Our trail run events are not designed to be walked, especially not the longer distances. If you have any questions in regards to choosing the right distance according to your ability, please feel free to contact us. The event officials reserve the right to short course or pull competitors out of the race if they are concerned for their well-being.
• Obey traffic regulations unless otherwise instructed by an event official
• Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy
• Dress Code – please wear appropriate clothing, including pants, shirts and suitable running shoes

Trail Run Etiquette:

• Be mindful that the trails are open for other users outside of the race, including runners and walkers
• Do not leave any rubbish behind. What you bring in you must take out
• Keep left and give way to runners passing from behind
• Don’t approach any wildlife you may come across on the trails
• We ask you to NOT wear headphones, so you can hear other trail users around and hear the trail marshals instructions
• Stop and give assistance to other runners if needed. If another competitor falls and injures themselves, it is not an opportunity to pass them. Give assistance and ensure they are ok. Time considerations will always be given to the ones who stop and assist injured runners.

Series Points System:

• You will receive points for each run you complete in your chosen distance, and your total score is the sum of all your attended (and finished) races in the same distance category.
• The winner of a race receives 100 points. Every other runner receives points based on their time compared to the winner’s time.
• For example, Sarah wins the race in 35:00. Sonja finished in 42:00. Sarah’s score is 100 because she won. Sonja’s score is 83.3. It is calculated by dividing the winner’s time (35 minutes) by her time (42 minutes) and then multiplying the results by 100. So 35/42 x 100 = 83.3
• Points are calculated separately for men and women. Men use the men’s winning time, and women use the women’s winning time to calculate points.
• You are counted as a Series participant if you complete at least FOUR of six races in the Series in the SAME distance (i.e. short, middle or long). If you choose a different distance for the other runs, these points will NOT count towards your total points.
• Your age group for the Series will be your age as at end of the year
• Awards are presented to the overall top three male and female runners (for each distance), as well as the first male and female runners in the following age groups: Juniors (under 12 & under 16 – in short distance only), 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Please note: Age for age group awards is calculated as AT END OF YEAR.
• The overall top three male and female runners are not eligible for age group awards.
• An end of Series celebration and Awards Presentation night will be held after the last event.

Registration opens 1st December 2024 and closes Saturday, 4th October at 6.00pm or prior when sold out!

Please visit the Trail Run Series Registration page to or click the link below.

Please check your spam folder for confirmation email and other communication from us, if you have not received any emails after registering.

The Fine Print –Online Waiver – When registering online, you agree to the Terms & Conditions.

Change, Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participant no longer able to attend/participate

1. Registered Participants who are no longer able to attend or participate in their registered event may:
   • Request a refund as outlined and in accordance with clauses 2 and 3;
   • Request a transfer of their registration to another event as outlined and in accordance with clauses 4 to 6; or
   • Request that their registration be transferred to another athlete as outlined and in accordance with clauses 7 to 9.

2. Participants may request a refund by emailing ‘events@outerlimitsadventure.com.au’ no less than 14 days prior to the event. No refund requests will be considered or refunds issued after this date.
3. Refunds made in accordance with clause 2 are subject to a $10 transaction fee per registration being refunded.
4. Participants may request to transfer their registration to another Trail Run Series event within the same calendar year by emailing ‘events@outerlimitsadventure.com.au’ no less than 7 days prior to the event. No transfer requests will be considered or transfers issued after this date.
5. Event registrations can only be transferred once. If the registered participant is unable to attend their nominated subsequent event, the entry fee will be forfeited.
6. Transfers made in accordance with clauses 4 and 5 are subject to a $5 administration fee per registration that is payable at the time of transfer.
7. Participants may request to transfer their registration to another athlete by emailing ‘events@outerlimitsadventure.com.au’ no less than 7 days prior to the event. No athlete transfer requests will be considered or athlete transfers issued after this date.
8. Written requests for an athlete transfer must include the full name of the athlete being nominated in the registered participant’s place as well as their mobile number, email address, gender, date of birth and emergency contact information.
9. Athlete transfers made in accordance with clauses 7 and 8 are subject to a $5 administration fee per registration that is payable at the time of transfer.

Participant seeking to change nominated distance

10. Registered Participants may change their nominated distance for the event by either:
    • Clicking the ‘Edit my Registration data’ button contained in the confirmation email received upon registration; or
    • By emailing their request to ‘events@outerlimitsadventure.com.au’.

11. Changes requested by email will be subject to a $5 administration fee.
12. Where a registered participant is changing to a shorter distance, no credit or refund will be issued for any difference in registration fees between the two distances.
13. Where a registered participant is changing to a longer distance, the price difference between the two distances must be paid by the registered participant at the time of requesting the change.

Event Changes/Cancellation

14. Outer Limits reserves the right to alter the course without notice, reschedule and/or cancel the event in consultation with emergency services, government agencies and event stakeholders.
15. Should the event need to be rescheduled, all registrations will be automatically transferred to the new date.
16. Registered participants unable to attend the new date must notify Outer Limits by emailing ‘events@outerlimitsadventure.com.au’. Registered participants will then have the option to have their registration refunded (as outlined and in accordance with clauses 2 and 3), registration transferred (as outlined and in accordance with clauses 4 to 6) or nominate another athlete to take over their registration (as outlined and in accordance with clauses 7 to 9).
17. In the unlikely circumstance that the event has to be cancelled and is unable to be rescheduled, all registered participants will receive a credit towards a future Trail Run Series event. The credit will be valid for 12 months.
18. Refunds are not available where the event is unable to be rescheduled.

If you are not running and would still like to be part of the event, why not come and give us a hand. Our events can only be successful with a great team on the ground and there are plenty of things to do. If you are interested to volunteer at the Hidden Valley Trail Run, please fill out the below form and we will be in touch closer to the event.