Melrose Running Festival
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Melrose Running Festival
The Melrose Running Festival is a trail running event held at Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges on July 24, 2027. The event offers multiple distances and presents finishers with medals for each distance.
Distances available:
- 56 km Ultra Marathon
- 30 km Trail Run
- 15 km Trail Run
The 2027 program adds a 2-person relay option incorporated into the 56 km course, with team members alternating between the first 29 km leg and the second 27 km leg. Melrose is also Race 2 of the Double Summit Challenge; completing both events in designated categories earns a Double Summit title and event swag.
A qualifying criterion applies to the 56 km entry. Runners must have completed a trail race of at least 28 km with approximately 1,000 m elevation gain (ideally under race conditions) or submit comparable results for review. Qualifying runs should be completed by June 30th and evidence is required after entry. Non-qualifying entrants may opt for a refund minus an admin fee or move to the 30 km distance.
Event logistics include bib pick-up and a pre-race dinner, an after-party with medal presentations, aid stations on course, a mandatory gear list for variable weather conditions, and options for drop bags for longer distances. Early bird, standard, and late entry pricing tiers apply for 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.