Great North Walk Trail Running Festival

Patonga, Australia • 21 Sep 2025

Great North Walk Trail Running Festival is held at Patonga Wharf, Patonga on NSW’s Central Coast, along the Great North Walk. The event offers three trail distances: 10K (actual ~9.6km), 30K (≈29.2km), and 50K (≈50.3km), with ascent of 329m, 770m and 1,485m respectively. It emphasizes a festival atmosphere for trail runners and features Six Foot Track qualification for the longer races.

The event is supported by sponsors such as Runners Shop and Tailwind Nutrition, enhancing a community-focused, outdoor-running experience. The course covers varied terrain and challenging elevation, appealing to endurance trail runners. Patonga offers waterside access and a supportive race community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
29 km
30k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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