Untamed Border Run

Event overview

Untamed Border Run takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 with the event centre at the Killarney Showgrounds on Willow Street, Killarney. The event offers three distance options:

• 50 km – capped at 98 entries
• 21 km – capped at 200 entries
• 10 km – capped at 200 entries

Parking is available opposite the showgrounds. Camping at the showgrounds is offered at $25 per site per night for up to four people; this can be prepaid with an entry. Several local accommodation options are listed by the organiser.

Course, logistics and equipment

This is an off-road event. The route includes tracks, trails and back country roads and may have slippery surfaces, sticks, tree roots, loose gravel, creek crossings, rocks, potholes, cow hoofprints, snakes and uneven surfaces. Portable toilets will be available at all course starts.

The organiser supplies race bibs and event timing wristbands. The 50 km course requires competitors to have the capacity to carry at least 2 litres of water. Water and aid station support is provided as follows: 50 km at 14 km, 30 km and 41 km; 21 km at 11 km; 10 km has no aid stations. First aid personnel will be roaming the course and stationed at aid stations.

Transport to start locations: 50 km runners are transported by bus included in the entry fee and private transport to that start is not permitted. 21 km and 10 km runners may book a shuttle or use private transport. The organiser sets a mandatory equipment list that must be carried at all times and also provides a recommended equipment list, which includes basic first aid, extra food and sun protection. Spectator access is restricted at the 50 km start; spectators are permitted at the 21 km and 10 km starts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.