Run Larapinta Stage Race

20221223
2024-08-15

Aug 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Alice Springs

Northern Terr.

Australia

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Entry Fee $125
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $1658
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

19K, 34K, 39K, 45K

Type: Adventure/Stage Race

Participant Limit: 200

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 90%

First Year of the Event: 2015

Description:

Run Larapinta is a 4 day, 4 stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia’s Northern Territory – a life changing experience for anyone who gives it a go!

August 2024 – Stay In Alice Springs For All Stages.

**The Malbunka (The Longer Course)*:**

Stage 1: 20km around Alice Springs from the Old Telegraph Station to The Mercure
Stage 2: 41km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm
Stage 3: 33km from Birthday Waterhole turn off to Standley Chasm.
Stage 4: 34km from Ochre Pits to Ellery Creek Water Hole.

The Namatjira (The Shorter Course):

Stage 1: 13.5km around Alice Springs from the Old Telegraph Station to The Mercure
Stage 2: 21km from Standley Chasm – High Route loop
Stage 3: 22km Birthday Waterhole to Standley Chasm
Stage 4: 27km from Counts Point turn off to Ellery Creek Water Hole.

Both courses will be held at the same time, utilise the same event services and be conducted in the same friendly spirit.