Run Larapinta Stage Run
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Run Larapinta Stage Race : Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Run Larapinta is a four-day stage trail race along sections of the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs. The event runs Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd 2027 and offers long and short course options over four stages. Daily routes include uneven terrain such as boulder fields, ridge-line sections and sandy river beds, with typical daily distances from about 19 km to 45 km.
The event provides full race support with logistics and competitor services organised by the race team. Entries for the 2027 edition have sold out and a wait list is available.
Course distances (by course and stage):
- Malbunka (long course) Stage 1: 19.5 km Alice Springs Old Telegraph Station to the Mercure
- Malbunka Stage 2: 41 km Simpsons Gap to Standley Chasm
- Malbunka Stage 3: 33 km Birthday Waterhole turn-off to Standley Chasm
- Malbunka Stage 4: 34 km Ochre Pits to Ellery Creek Waterhole
- Namatjira (short course) Stage 1: 13.5 km Old Telegraph Station to the Mercure
- Namatjira Stage 2: 20 km Standley Chasm High Route loop
- Namatjira Stage 3: 22 km Birthday Waterhole to Standley Chasm
- Namatjira Stage 4: 27 km Counts Point turn-off to Ellery Creek Waterhole
The event brings together a group of runners over multiple days in the Red Centre landscape and includes organised competitor services and logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
