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.

Boundless beauty, breathless exuberance, day-old friendships that will last for years and the unspoilt grandeur of a landscape that transcends time… this is an extraordinary run that should be on every bucket list.

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