Key Dates for 2024
Earlybird Entries Open
27 March 2024
Standard Entries Open
26 May 2024
Late Entries Open
28 July 2024
All Entries Close
15 September 2024
Race Date
22 September 2024
10K
Early Bird $55 Until 26 May
Standard $65 Until 28 July
Late Entry $75 Until 15 September
Total Ascent 329m
Total Descent 329m
Actual Distance 9.6km
Cut Off 4h
30K
Early Bird $100 Until 26 May
Standard $120 Until 28 July
Late Entry $140 Until 15 September
Total Ascent 770m
Total Descent 770m
Actual Distance 29.2km
Cut Off 8h
UTMB/ITRA = 1 Point
50K
Early Bird $150 Until 26 May
Standard $170 Until 28 July
Late Entry $190 Until 15 September
Total Ascent 1,485m
Total Descent 1,485m
Actual Distance 50.3km
Cut Off 11h
UTMB/ITRA = 2 Points
GNW Ultra Background
The Great North Walk Ultras (GNW Trail Running Festival) 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 Trail Running Festival 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.
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