Byron Rainforest Run 2025

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Minyon Falls is approximately 45 minutes drive from Byron Bay, 40 minutes from Lismore, 2 hours from Brisbane, 1.5 hours from Southport, and 2.5 hours from Coffs Harbour.

See driving directions and map

Parking is very limited at the Minyon Falls event hub and Rummery Park campground. The total number of parking spaces is approximately 1 space per 2 competitors/spectators/event crew. There are no public transport options to the event and we ask that you carpool as much as possible. If you would like to carpool or need a lift, please reach out to other runners via the Byron Rainforest Run Facebook Group or contact us at events@byronbayrunners.com and we will try to help.

There is a limited amount of camping and parking at nearby Rummery Park (2km away) .

Byron Bay Runners have pre-booked a number of campsites there for Friday the 20th and Saturday 21st. We are happy to offer these to competitors and their families at no cost on a first-come-first-served basis. To reserve a camping spot, email us at events@byronbayrunners.com

A cancellation will be rolled over as an entry to next year's event.

We cannot accommodate person-to-person transfers.

Upgrades to longer distances will require an extra fee payment as follows:
• From 14.5km to 26.8km - $20
• From 14.5km to 52.1km - $50
• From 26.8km to 52.1km - $30

Downgrades to a shorter distance are possible, however no refunds will be issued for the price difference between race distances. Please let us know at least 24 hours prior to the event.

Email us at: events@byronbayrunners.com

Yes, there are 6 toilets at the event hub at Minyon Falls lookout and 3 toilets at Rummery Park campground.

There are also 2 toilets available at the newly created campsites on the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk which will be accessible from the 25km & 50km courses

Yes it will. Remember you don’t have to run the hills. Sometimes a fast hike is a better approach to get up a hill – leaving you with some energy to run once you’ve got to the top.

Highly likely. The course is in the rainforest and there may be some areas of the track that are boggy or wet. You can still run with wet shoes!

It is a trail run on uneven ground with some boggy parts, potentially slippery rocks and also slippery tree roots, etc. Trail running shoes with appropriate grip are recommended, however, you can run it with road runners but just be careful in the boggy/slippery parts.

Well possibly. It is a rainforest and there are known to be lots out there. The good news is they won’t kill you and can often be brushed off with a stick. Leech tip – wear white socks as they are easier to see and carry a small snap lock bag of salt – a little sprinkle and the leeches drop straight off (careful at mandatory drug testing though as a little snap lock back with white substance could look dodgy!)

it is a forest and there are lots of creatures out there. Two to keep in mind are snakes and ticks. The venomous snakes that you are most possible to come across are the red bellied black snake and the brown snake. In most cases these snakes would have sensed you thumping down the track before you arrive and will have been long gone. In the unlikely event that you get bitten stop all physical activity, apply pressure immobilisation snake bandage, sit or lie down and alert passing runners or officials and call triple zero (000).

Ticks are sneaky little buggers and can sometimes be mistaken for a mole. Usually a good idea to check yourself over (nooks, crannies and humid areas) after a run in the bush for ticks. You do need to be a little careful when removing ticks and a visit to the doctor/hospital can ensure that it is done correctly.

Yes. The 52.1km course will be marked with green fluoro tape, the 26.8km course will be marked with orange fluoro tape and the 14.5km course will be marked with red tape. The markings will be approximately every 300 to 400 metres. At intersections and decision points red and white tape across or on the side of a path will indicate where not to go and with appropriate arrows for the direction to go.

As mentioned above the course will be substantially marked. If you haven’t seen a marking for over 600 or 700 metres please back track until you again see a marker and then check your route. We will have sweeper runners for all distances who will come through after everyone else and you can wait and run with them if you feel disoriented. In the unlikely event that you do get lost please stay on the track or fire road, try your mobile phone (Ring Gary 0468 756 330 or Susan 0423 487 261). You can rest and stay put on the track/road and we will arrange a search party to find you.

Yes there will be rudimentary food and water aid stations for all distances, however, for the longer events (25km and 50km) please carry the mandatory water required and it is advised to carry some small snacks for yourself to keep your body fuelled.

We will endeavour to publish results and times within 48 hours. These will be published on the Byron Bay Runners website.

The Whian Whian State Conservation area and the Nightcap National Park does contain many cliffs and escarpments. The running trails largely avoid these, however, please remember many of these cliffs have unstable edges and slippery surfaces so please take care. Do not approach too close to the edge.