Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run

Griffith University’s Nathan campus serves as the start before the race enters Toohey Forest, embodying a transition "from bitumen to bush." This all-terrain event, with a decade of history, will mark its 10-year anniversary in 2026 as the Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run. It presents as a local trail race where the university grounds quickly yield to dense forest. Expect "spectacular, challenging trails" instead of a simple park run, with "brutal hill climbs" determining rankings once off the pavement. The course design should appeal to first-time trail runners seeking an authentic dirt experience, as well as experienced endurance athletes who will embrace the ascents. The notable aspect is the transition: beginning on campus and proceeding through Toohey Forest, requiring participants to shift from road pace to trail endurance.