Castle Hill Trail Run

FEB
22
2026
A three-distance trail running event on Castle Hill in Townsville featuring single-track trails, stairs and exposed rock scrambles. Courses are fully marked with marshals and electronic timing, and the 10 km requires competitors to carry at least 500 ml of water.
Sun 22 Feb 2026
10 kilometers 7 kilometers

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Castle Hill Trail Run

The Castle Hill Trail Run is an outdoor trail running event held on Castle Hill in Townsville with Race HQ at Belgian Gardens State School, 43 Potts Street. The event is part of a local trail run series and takes place on a single hill that features city and coastal views.

The courses use single-track trails with flowy sections, steep climbs, technical descents, stairs and exposed rock scramble sections. The terrain is generally dry and rocky; trail shoes with good grip are recommended. The course is fully marked and marshalled at significant turns.

Distances

  • 3 km - Scramble, short course for beginners and kids with rock scrambles
  • 7 km - Scurry, mid distance with technical descents and stair climbs
  • 10 km - Slog, longer route including the full ascent and exposed scramble sections

Entries include an electronic timing chip on a race bib, on-course marshals, first aid support, one water point on course and post-race hydration and fruit. Competitors should note there are no cups at on-course water stations and the 10 km requires carrying a minimum of 500 ml of water. Toilets and some food and coffee services are available at Race HQ. Registration is required in advance as there is no on-the-day registration. Participants who do not finish must report to an event official. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10km Slog
7 km
7km Scurry
3km Scramble