North West Trail Running Series - Race Series (Penguin)

Penguin, Australia • 29 Aug 2026

North West Trail Running Series - Race 3 (Penguin)

The event takes place on 29 August 2026 at Mount Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin, Australia. It is a nighttime trail run through The Dial Range in Penguin; headlamps are mentioned for running in the dark.

Distances offered:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • 20 km

Entry fees for individual race entries are listed as Short $40, Medium $50, and Long $60. On-the-day entries incur an additional $10 charge. Bib collection is planned with an initial session on the Friday evening to be confirmed and final collection on the day of the event.

Age requirements are specified per course. The short course requires anyone under 13 to be accompanied by an adult for the entire course. The medium course has a minimum age of 13 years in the calendar year. The long course has a minimum age of 16 years in the calendar year.

Camping will be offered at Mount Gnomon Farm, with food and drinks available for purchase and live music on site. Facilities include toilets and showers. Camping prices are listed as unpowered site $10 per night and powered site $30 per night; glamping pricing is available on request. Course maps and mandatory gear requirements are provided by the organiser.

The organiser states a commitment to inclusivity and acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the palawa people of lutruwita. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

18 km
Long Course
12 km
Medium Course
5 km
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Great Train Race in Devonport on 24 May 2026 pits runners and walkers against a steam train along the Don River walking track to Coles Beach and back, with distances from 400 metres to 7 km and spectator train tickets available.

Test your endurance in this 16.5 km handicap race from Burnie Park to Ridgley. Open to runners aged 15 and over, this event features a specialized handicap start for a competitive experience in Tasmania.

Race 1 of the North West Trail Running Series is set in Yolla on July 19, 2026. Runners can select from three trail distances on private property. This self-supported event requires mandatory gear for the longer courses.

The second race in the North West Trail Running Series heads to the mountain bike trails of Wild Mersey in Railton. Choose from three scenic distances on flowing single-track. A community event welcoming runners of various ages.