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
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5.30am Bonus loop only
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6.30am only run
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Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Nerang.
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16.2° / 26.7°
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16.0° / 26.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 32m
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Avg rainfall
2.4 mm
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Avg wind speed
10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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Humidity
72.9%
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Sunrise
05:09
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Sunset
17:55
About Nerang
Learn more about the host city, Nerang.
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.