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GCTR October Run

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GCTR October Run

About the Event

Join us for an exhilarating monthly trail run, courtesy of the Gold Coast City Council's Active & Healthy program. This October, runners will explore the technical and undulating trails of Nerang Forest, known as the spiritual home to many GC trail enthusiasts.
The event offers multiple start times to accommodate various schedules:
- 5:30 AM Start: Ideal for those seeking extra distance or needing to finish early due to other commitments. Participants will cover much of the Halloween Hustle course.

- 6:30 AM Start: A 60-75 minute loop designed for runners looking to enjoy a morning adventure in cooler temperatures.
For athletes aiming to build endurance ahead of upcoming events like the SEQ Trail Series, Blackall 100 or Ultra Trail Kosci, both options can be combined to achieve longer distances.
Registration is free and includes snacks provided by our team. By signing up, you help us ensure there's enough food for everyone.
The Nerang Forest trail run kicks off a series of scheduled events planned throughout the year:
- Friday, November 6: Northern Gold Coast Special (twilight)

- Sunday, December 6: Hellfire Pass (morning)
- Friday, December 18: The 12 Hills of Christmas in Currumbin (morning)
- Sunday, January 3: Mudgeeraba Run (morning)
- Tuesday, January 26: Goat Loop Guessing Game Nerang
- Sunday, February 7: Reedy Creek Trail Run
- Friday, March 5: Tallebudgera Challenge (morning)
- Sunday, April 11: Numinbah Forest Adventure (morning)
- Friday, May 7: The Spit Race (morning), ahead of Gold Coast's 30th anniversary celebrations
- Sunday, June 7: Southern Gold Coast Special
We invite you to participate as often as your schedule allows. Whether it’s a casual morning run or an endurance challenge, there’s always something exciting happening on the trails here in Gold Coast. See you out there!

Races Offered

5.30 & 6.30am double Opening soon

Oct 05, 2026

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Distance — 5.30 & 6.30am double Opening soon

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5.30am Bonus loop only Opening soon

Oct 05, 2026

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Distance — 5.30am Bonus loop only Opening soon

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6.30am only run Opening soon

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Nerang.

thermostat Temperature
16.2° / 26.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
16.0° / 26.0°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 32m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.4 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
humidity_mid Humidity
72.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:09
nightlight Sunset
17:55

About Nerang

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Nerang is a town and suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the suburb of Nerang had a population of 17,048 people.

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