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Great North Walk Trail Running Festival

Patonga, Australia • 21 Sep 2025

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival is an annual trail running event held along the scenic Great North Walk in Australia. It offers three race distances: 10K, 30K, and 50K, catering to a range of runners from beginners to experienced trail athletes. The courses feature significant elevation changes, with the 10K having 329m ascent/descent, the 30K with 770m, and the challenging 50K boasting 1,485m of ascent and descent. The festival provides a vibrant atmosphere for trail running enthusiasts and serves as a qualifier for the Six Foot Track race in the longer distances. The event emphasizes natural beauty and endurance on rugged terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Patonga

Race information

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50 km
1485 m+
50k
30 km
770 m+
30k
10 km
329 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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