Trails and Tails Port Macquarie
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Organiser: Coastal Track and Trail Runners
Join the Trails and Tails event on Sunday, 24 May 2026, a dog-friendly trail run set in the scenic Cairncross State Forest near Port Macquarie on NSW’s Mid North Coast.
Choose from four distances to suit your fitness and experience level: 21km (3 laps), 14km (2 laps), 7km (1 lap), or a beginner-friendly 4km course. The 7km loop features approximately 108m of elevation gain, offering a mostly flat and enjoyable trail.
This unique event encourages dogs to run alongside their owners in a race format, so please select a distance appropriate for your dog’s fitness. All dogs must remain on a lead from the time they leave your vehicle.
The event welcomes all participants, whether running with a dog or solo, providing a safe and inclusive environment to experience trail running through the traditional lands of the Birpai People.
Distances:
4K - short lap
7K - 1 x lap
14K - 2 x laps
21K - 3 x laps
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