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The Great North Walk Ultras (GNW)

Patonga, Australia • 21 Sep 2025

The Great North Walk (GNW) Trail Running Festival is a scenic trail running event held in Australia, featuring three race distances: 10K, 30K, and 50K. The courses offer challenging elevation profiles, with total ascents ranging from 329m in the 10K to 1,485m in the 50K, covering distances up to 50.3 kilometers. The festival provides a vibrant atmosphere for trail runners of varying abilities, with cut-off times designed to accommodate different paces. The 30K and 50K races also serve as qualifiers for the prestigious Six Foot Track event. The festival emphasizes community support and outdoor adventure along the iconic Great North Walk trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Patonga

Race information

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