Wilsons Prom Running Festival
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Wilsons Prom Running Festival
The Wilsons Prom Running Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria on 01–02 May 2027. The event village is at the Australian Commando Memorial, Ring Road, Tidal River VIC 3960.
Race options include:
- 100 km with 3,500 m elevation gain and a 24 hour cut off, age limit 18.
- 70 km with 2,300 m elevation gain, age limit 18.
- 50 km with 1,650 m elevation gain and a 12 hour cut off, age limit 18.
- 27 km with 824 m elevation gain and a 6 hour cut off, age limit 16.
- 15.4 km with 491 m elevation gain and a 3.5 hour cut off, age limit 12.
- 5.5 km with 155 m elevation gain and a 1.5 hour cut off, minimum age 5.
- Kids Trail 1.6 km for competitors up to 12 years old.
Course characteristics described by the organiser include coastal trail, sandy and gravel sections, beach running, stairs and tidal creek crossing that can reach waist depth at peak tides. A summit out-and-back to Mt Oberon features narrow trail sections and a marked turnaround at the summit. Several aid stations are remote and not suitable for drop bags. Maps and GPX files are provided for specific distances. The organiser notes vehicle presence in some car parks and requests runners keep to the right on shared road sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
