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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.

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Race information

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