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Goldsborough Goldrush

Name: Goldsborough Goldrush
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Gadgarra

Gadgarra, Australia • 12 Sep 2026

Goldsborough Goldrush

Goldsborough Goldrush is a trail running event held on the rainforested Goldfield Trail. All courses are out and back along the trail, so runners follow the same route out and return along the same path. The event emphasises natural trail terrain rather than road surfaces.

The event offers multiple distance options, including a long endurance race described as the rugged Goldrush Marathon. Distances available are listed below.

5 km
10 km
17 km
Goldrush Marathon

The description of the venue highlights rainforest surroundings and trail conditions. Each distance follows the Goldfield Trail in an out and back format, and the marathon is described as rugged, indicating more demanding terrain compared with shorter distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Gadgarra

Race information

Registration

Marathon

Goldrush Marathon

17 km

10 km

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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