Takayna Trail Ultra

Event overview

Takayna Trail 2026 is an ultramarathon fundraiser held in remote north-west Tasmania from 20 to 22 February 2026, with the main run on 21 February. The event began in 2014 and is organised by the Bob Brown Foundation. It raised over $400,000 in 2025 and is the foundation’s largest annual fundraising event. Registrations for 2026 are full and a waitlist is being maintained.

Location, course and logistics

The event is based in the heart of Takayna with the Men’s Shed in Waratah serving as event HQ. The course passes through ancient Gondwanan rainforests, buttongrass plains and changing terrain that includes steep hills and uneven surfaces. Flora along the route includes ferns, fungi, epiphytes, lichen, mosses, towering eucalypts and myrtle forests, with views over green valleys.

Distances offered:

• 22 km
• 37 km
• 62 km

Mandatory gear includes a waterproof jacket, long-sleeve thermal top, a mobile phone with the Avenza app and georeferenced map, emergency food (calories vary by distance), specified water capacity by distance, a torch, whistle, space blanket, compass, snake bandage, printed maps, poo bag, beanie or buff, and gloves. Drop bags are allowed for the 62 km and 37 km courses.

Additional notes: designated unpowered tent and car camping areas are available at Men’s Shed grounds, limited accommodation exists in Waratah and nearby towns, volunteer-run kitchen provides vegan and peanut-free meals with gluten-free options, and pets are not allowed. The Men’s Shed has accessible toilets and a near-level ramped entrance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.