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GREAT NORTH WALK ULTRAS
The Great North Walk Ultras (GNW Ultras) event was first organized by the Terrigal Trotters running club in 2005. Initially, it consisted of two ultra-distance races - a 100 Mile and a 100 Kilometre – which followed much of the spectacular Great North Walk hiking trail that runs between Sydney and Newcastle. In 2018, popular 50 Mile and 50 Kilometre races were added to the program, and in 2022, a 25 Kilometre was included. For 2023, the 25 Kilometre race has been increased in distance to 30 Kilometres, and a 10 Kilometre "sprint" has been added.
Increasing traffic management restrictions meant that in 2019 the course was changed to ensure the GNW Ultras can continue into the future. The new courses, which remain a challenging test for any runner, all start and finish at the major event hub in Patonga and include parts of the GNW along with other trails in scenic Brisbane Water National Park.
GNW ULTRA MARATHON PARTICIPATION WARNING
Despite its proximity to the populated Central Coast of New South Wales, the course passes through rugged and spectacular terrain and is a demanding challenge for all runners. Entrants need to cope with precipitous ascents and descents, muddy trails and creek crossings, slippery rocks and roots, and hard-to-follow trail. There are a number of sections where running is impossible.
IT IS EASY TO GET LOST OR INJURED ON THIS COURSE IF YOU DO NOT EXERCISE SUFFICIENT CARE AND/OR ARE ILL-PREPARED.
For the longer races (100M, 100K, 50M) there will be no marshals on the course and all runners will need to be capable navigators and prepared to travel at night in remote areas on difficult trail. They will also be required to carry certain equipment and must carry sufficient water to last them between checkpoints which can be up to 30 km apart. IT IS COMMON FOR RUNNERS TO WITHDRAW SUFFERING FROM DEHYDRATION.
Registration fees
100 Miles Closed
Online registration closed-
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$300.00
Earlybird
Mar 24 – Jul 14 -
$350.00
Standard
Jul 14 – Sep 29 -
$400.00
Late
Sep 29 – Oct 16
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100 Kilometres Closed
Online registration closed-
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$210.00
Earlybird
Mar 24 – Jul 14 -
$250.00
Standard
Jul 14 – Sep 29 -
$290.00
Late
Sep 29 – Oct 16
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50 Miles Closed
Online registration closed-
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$170.00
Earlybird
Mar 24 – Jul 14 -
$200.00
Standard
Jul 14 – Sep 29 -
$230.00
Late
Sep 29 – Oct 16
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50 Kilometres Closed
Online registration closed-
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$125.00
Earlybird
Mar 24 – Jul 14 -
$150.00
Standard
Jul 14 – Sep 29 -
$175.00
Late
Sep 29 – Oct 16
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30 Kilometres Closed
Online registration closed-
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$80.00
Earlybird
Mar 24 – Jul 14 -
$100.00
Standard
Jul 14 – Sep 29 -
$120.00
Late
Sep 29 – Oct 16
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10 Kilometres Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00
Earlybird
Mar 24 – Jul 14 -
$50.00
Standard
Jul 14 – Sep 29 -
$60.00
Late
Sep 29 – Oct 16
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Terrigal Trotters Inc.
- Phone
- 0428 880 784
- Website
- Visit website