2024 EVENT INFORMATION
Race Dates: 16 – 19 August 2024 (10th Edition)

Welcome to Run Larapinta – an extraordinary trail running experience through the very heart of Australia.

This is a race through a landscape that transcends time, where the tectonic lines of the MacDonnell Ranges stand solid and strong as the Larapinta Trail weaves its route like a magic serpent in the dust. It’s a landscape of boundless beauty that leaves you in awe at every step.

But more impressive than the country we get to experience, it’s the people that make this race really special. Coming from all corners of the nation, of all speeds and specialties – everyone becomes equal out here as we share an experience you’ll never forget. Ever.

Friday 16 to Monday 19 August 2024

WHERE:

Larapinta Trail in the MacDonnell Ranges; Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia.

ENTRIES:

Entries for the 2024 RUN LARAPINTA have SOLD OUT as we have reached our 200 runner self imposed capacity. Those who still want to enter can join the entry wait list HERE.

WHO:

Trail runners from around Australia (and overseas) – from the recreational to the elite. You don’t need to be fast but you do need to be determined.  

WHAT: 2024 Stages Below

The Malbunka (Long Course)*

The Namatjira (Short Course)

20km – 45km Stages

14km – 30km Stages

Stage 1: 19.5km around Alice Springs from the Old Telegraph Station to the Mercure
Stage 2: 41km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm
Stage 3: 33km Birthday Waterhole turn-off, to Standley Chasm 
Stage 4: 34km Ochre Pits to Ellery Creek Waterhole 

Stage 1: 13.5km around Alice Springs from the Old Telegraph Station to the Mercure
Stage 2: 20km Standley Chasm > High Route loop
Stage 3:22km Birthday Waterhole to Standley Chasm 
Stage 4: 27km Counts Point turn off, to Ellery Creek Waterhole