The Cross Country 25km is a point to point trail run from Cootharaba Road to Noosa District Sports Complex.
Access to the start will be by a 25-30 minutes ride on a courtesy coach.
There will be 4 groups SUPER EARLY, EARLY, STANDARD AND LATE. Bus seats will be allocated on a 1st come 1st serve basis – Early entrants get on early buses which we feel is the fairest method.
The course starts from Cootharaba Road which was used for the 1st time in 2026. Access to the lookout at Twin Hills View was not permitted due to ongoing landsliips and safety concerns.
Access to the start area will only be accessed by a 30 minute courtesy bus ride from Noosa District Sports Complex to the lookout area. There will be no vehicle access along Black Pinch Road with the exception of local residents and courtesy buses.
Whilst the word ‘fast’ is rarely used in trail running vernacular this is a ‘fast course’ worthy of a PB and perfectly suited for half marathon road runners as well as multi sport athletes wanting to feel the dirt under their soles!
With its ‘achievable’ distance and kilometres of smooth surfaces to be run on this is slated to be the most popular and enjoyable events for runners of all types on the Noosa Ultra-Trail® schedule!
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Disclaimer:
The current GPX and KML files are indicative of the routes for event day, HOWEVER, the event organiser reserves the right to change/amend the course on or before event day in response to track changes out of our control, Council or QPWS works/closures, adverse weather or any other condition that may deem it necessary to adjust the course for the safety of all participants and in order to abide by all road regulations and permit requirements. Closer to event day, you should check and upload any updated route files/maps.
As with any route, it is your responsibility when training to abide by all road regulations, any signs, closed trails, or warnings in National Parks, and to be aware when running on or near roads, of cars and other vehicles using those roads. Do not run with ear pods in when on or near roads. Some of the routes use roads, paths, tracks and trails open to public users, which include walkers, farms, local residents, vehicles, livestock etc. Other risks may include, but are not limited to, encounters with wildlife. As a user of the trails, you acknowledge and agree to extend due care and courtesy to all using these paths/trails/roads, and to carry with you appropriate gear, water and first aid.
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ENTRY FEES
| CATEGORY |
EARLY BIRD |
STANDARD |
LATE |
|
| Individual (Aged 16+) |
A$165
1 Sept – 31 Oct 2026
|
$185
1 Nov – 31 Jan 2027
|
$205 |
|
Price include one way Courtesy Bus transfer for runners from Noosa District Sports Complex to Cootharaba Road.
Prices are inclusive of GST but do not include a 5% transaction fee.
ENTRY FEE INCLUSIONS
- Cap or Headskinz
- Race number with timing device
- Gear ID bag tag
- Access to showers
- Courtesy bus transfer for runner to start line
- “Happy Spouse Happy House” coffee voucher
- 1 Aid Station on course (water, electrolytes, nutrition, fruit, toilets, first aid)
- Post event recovery area at finish line
- Finishers Medal
ATHLETE CHECK IN / REGISTRATION
| CATEGORY |
LOCATION |
DATE |
TIME |
| Individual |
Noosa District Sports Complex, Butler St, Tewantin |
Thursday 18 March
Friday 19 March
|
1pm – 5pm
9am – 7pm
|
Late CHECK IN
(Only with prior approval for late starters)
| Noosa District Sports Complex |
Saturday 20 March from 6am |
WHAT TO BRING
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PROVISIONAL COURTESY BUS TO START LINE TIMETABLE (35 Minute trip)
SUPER EARLY STARTERS
EARLY STARTERS
STANDARD STARTERS
LATE STARTERS
Runners can drop back to a later group but cannot move forward to an earlier group due to coach capacity limits
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| SATURDAY 20 MARCH |
ROUTE |
TIME |
Shuttle Bus
(30 min one way trip) |
Noosa Heads to Noosa District Sports Complex |
First Bus Departs 4.30am |
|
Noosa District Sports Complex to Noosa Heads |
Last Bus Departs 6pm (STA Service available until 8.40pm) |
Shuttle Bus – $10 per person return, pre booked online.
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