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//Forest 15

15km run / 191m vert / BEAUTIFUL shady forest

//Race Details

The Forest 15 is for anyone wishing to experience a morning in one of Noosa’s iconic forests for some off road running, jogging or even power walking!

Whilst there is only one hill to navigate a reasonable degree of fitness is required to tackle this little gem. Rest assured in the world of trail running distances can be deceiving and things are often harder than they appear on paper!

So for novice trail runners, those wishing to ‘step up’ from a 10km road run or to even get some dirt under their shoes or to even see what the fuss is all about then this is a good entre to our world!

With a looped course in Tewantin Forest Reserve this run is 63% trail / soft surface and 37% paved surface. There is some nice variety including some ‘single track’ as well as sections where you can let loose a little!

Some training on trails is recommended before you try this event to get used to soft and sometimes rocky or unstable terrain you find in the forests and national parks.

Having said all of that you can simply walk if it all becomes too much!!

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DATE Saturday 22 March 2025
DISTANCE 15km 
START TIMES Self seeding waves from 7.30am, 7.35am, 7.40am, 7.45am
START LOCATION Noosa District Sports Complex
FINISH LOCATION Noosa District Sports Complex
MINIMUM AGE Must be 16 years of age on race day to compete
RACE CATEGORIES Male & Female 16-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
PRIZE GIVING Prize giving will take place Saturday 22 March at Noosa District Sports Complex at 10am 
PRIZE MONEY There is no prize money for this distances.
MANDATORY GEAR LIST Not Applicable
CUT OFF TIMES Course Cut Off – 6.30pm
RACE BRIEFING There will be a 10 minute race briefing before the start
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TERRAIN

57% 4WD/SINGLE TRACK
0% DIRT ROAD
7% GRASS/OTHER
36% PAVED
Noosaultratrail 15 Course Map V2

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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$95

1 Sept – 31 Oct 2024

$115

1 Nov – 31 Jan 2025

$135

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
  • “Happy Spouse Happy House” coffee voucher
  • 1 Aid Station on course (water, electrolytes, 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 20 March

Friday 21 March

1pm – 5pm

9am – 7pm

LATE CHECK IN
Noosa District Sports Complex Saturday 22 March 6am – 7.15am
WHAT TO BRING
  • Identification
  • QR Code
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SATURDAY 23 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 10pm
Noosa Ferry
(30 minute one way trip)
Noosa Heads to Noosa Marina  (1.5km from Start) First Ferry Departs 5.30am

Shuttle Bus – $10 per person return, pre booked online. Noosa Ferry – $10 per person return, pre booked online.

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