Kuranda 2 Port Douglas Race (K2PD)
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Kuranda 2 Port Douglas Race (K2PD)
The Kuranda 2 Port Douglas Race, commonly known as K2PD, is a point-to-point trail running event held in August. The race starts just off the Kennedy Highway in Kuranda and finishes in Port Douglas. The route follows Black Mountain Road and the Bump track, traversing through the Mowbray National Park within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Participants experience a variety of landscapes, including native rainforest, open eucalypt forest, and pine plantations. The course also features several creek crossings. A notable landmark along the route is the pyramid-shaped Black Mountain. The surrounding tropical rainforest is a habitat for local wildlife, such as the southern cassowary.
The event offers two main participation options:
- 64 km Solo
- 64 km Team Relay (2-4 runners)
The race was first held in 2011. While the traditional distance is 64 km, the course has historically been adjusted to 60 km during periods when specific tracks were closed for maintenance. Transport services are available to take participants to the start line or back to designated parking areas at the Smithfield Shopping Centre. There is also street parking available near the start area on Black Mountain Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
