Cradle Mountain Run
Lake Saint Clair, Australia • 7 Feb 2026
Cradle Mountain Run - overview
The Cradle Mountain Run is a 78 km run through Tasmania's wilderness. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 7 February 2026. Organizers have issued a new information booklet and introduced new timing cards for 2026. A compass has been removed from the list of compulsory gear for that year. A mandatory live briefing will be held again in 2026; organizers also provide previous pre-recorded briefings and a ranger briefing from earlier years for reference.
Entries, maps and access
Entries for the 2026 event opened on Sunday 12 October at 8 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time, and registrations and the waitlist are now closed. An interactive course map and an Avenza mobile map are available for the route. Training on the Overland Track is subject to Overland Track Usage Guidelines during the permit season (1 October to 31 May). During that period day-pass runners are allowed to reach Waterfall Valley from the north, Pelion Gap and Mt Ossa from the Arm River Track, and the Pine Valley turn off from the south. Longer distances during permit season require an Overland Track Permit. From 1 June to 30 September, runners with a National Parks pass usually may run in either direction any distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.