Pilliga Ultra
Coonabarabran, Australia • 18-20 Sep 2026
Event
The Pilliga Ultra is a three-day trail running event held from 18 Sep 26 to 20 Sep 26 at Pilliga Pottery, Dandry Road, Coonabarabran NSW 2357. The event is in its fourth year and is organised by For Wild Places. Courses are on Gomeroi Country in the Pilliga Forest and include routes that pass sandstone escarpments and grass-lined creeks.
Distances
- 10 km (twilight trail run; PU10 suitable for hiking)
- 20 km (scramble across sandstone escarpments; PU20 suitable for hiking)
- 50 km (ultra distance)
- Grand Slam (complete the 10 km, 20 km and 50 km over the weekend)
Additional information
The event takes place over a weekend and uses generous cut-off times. The organisers state the event aims to bring tourism and attention to the Pilliga and to support local communities opposing fossil fuel projects. The courses are described as including natural trail features and are intended to allow both trail running and hiking on the shorter distances. An AUTRA member discount is available for eligible members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.