The Turtle and the Lamb

The Turtle and the Lamb

The Turtle and the Lamb is a trail running event on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Nodes 5 and 6 in Dinden National Park. The event offers three distances with online entry only and set entry fees for grubs, juniors and open categories. A full refund is available for cancellations prior to close of entries; participants should contact the organisers by email for changes or cancellations.

Distances include:

• 19 km: Figure 8 course via Turtle Rock, ridge, major climb to 1100 m, Kahlpahlim junction.
• 6 km: First loop of long course including climb to Turtle Rock and steep downhill.
• 3 km: Junior course to 1.5 km turnaround near the back of Turtle Rock and back.

The 19 km course starts at Nodes 5 and 6, follows Davies Creek Road, climbs to Turtle Rock, runs along a ridge, includes a notable downhill called The Hurtle Down the Turtle, crosses the creek, returns past Race HQ, climbs toward the Lamb's Head and descends via the Kahlpahlim Rock Trail known as The Jam Down the Lamb. Junior entries for the 19 km are considered on an individual basis.

Saturday night camping is available with several nodes reserved for participants. Davies Creek area may have limited phone reception. Domestic animals are not permitted in Davies Creek or Dinden National Parks. Runners are advised to carry food, hydration (pack or bottle), a snake bandage is recommended, and bring a plate and something to sit on. Give-way to local wildlife when training on the course. Volunteers are requested to support event operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.