Run Larapinta Stage Race
Australia’s Newest Trail Running Event Is Set To Inspire
News Release / 08.01.2015
The new Run Larapinta Stage Race has been launched today, Thursday 8 January, and is well-positioned to inspire runners from across Australia and overseas.
Run Larapinta is a 4-day, 4-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, from 27 to 30 August 2015.
The event offers two course distance options to cater for runners of all levels: The Malbunka – a long course option with stages of 20-45km each day, and The Namatjira - a short course option with stages of 10-30km each day.
The quality of the running along the Larapinta Trail, combined with the incredible setting in Australia’s Red Centre, the friendly camaraderie amongst runners and the awe of the outback will give all competitors an extraordinary event experience.
The Larapinta Trail is one of Australia’s most spectacular walking trails and trekking experiences as it traverses an iconic 223km route from the Historic Telegraph Station at Alice Springs to the lofty summit of Mt Sonder in the MacDonnell Ranges.
The trail is quickly emerging as one of Australia’s most popular and renowned treks and is well recognised internationally with travellers coming from overseas to experience one of Central Australia’s most unique and spectacular attractions.
Run Larapinta is the latest initiative of event organisers Rapid Ascent who also conduct the Salomon Trail Running Series and the renowned Surf Coast Century 100km ultra-marathon in the Great Ocean Road region.
Rapid Ascent’s General Manager Sam Maffett, is very excited to announce the new event. “Run Larapinta is a unique event to Australia and you won’t believe how magnificent the MacDonnell Ranges are and the peace and tranquillity that running in Central Australia gives you.
“There are endless k’s of beautiful trails that will allow runners to combine a love for trail running with a visit to one of the most spectacular destinations in Australia. We look forward to sharing the event with the global trail running population” said Sam Maffett.
NT Chief Minister Adam Giles, Minister for Tourism and for Central Australia, said his government is delighted to support such an enterprising initiative.
‘‘By choosing a different section for each stage of the contest, the organisers will showcase the Larapinta Trail as ideal for trail running. The competitors and their support teams will make a significant contribution to the region, and we hope other runners will be motivated to come outside the event period,” said Chief Minister Adam Giles.
Run Larapinta competitors can choose to do the full course or just select individual stages that suit your schedule, which is great for competitors’ partners, supporters and local competitors.
Event accommodation partners have been appointed and all race logistics can be provided - including race transport, social functions and race support – to make the Run Larapinta Stage Race as easy as just putting one foot in front of the other!
This will be a running event like no other so join us for the inaugural Run Larapinta Stage Race.
To enter or find out more please visit www.RunLarapinta.com.au
Event Details:
When: Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th August 2015
Where: Larapinta Trail in the MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
What: A 4-day, 4-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail with two course distance options:
The Malbunka (the longer course):
· Stage 1: 19km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station
· Stage 2: 39km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm
· Stage 3: 29km from Ochre Pits to Ormiston Gorge
· Stage 4: 45km from Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder and Glen Helen
The Namatjira (the shorter course):
· Stage 1: 11km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station
· Stage 2: 18km from The Old Hamilton Downs Station to Standley Chasm
· Stage 3: 22km from Glen Helen to Ormiston Gorge via Ormiston Pound
· Stage 4: 30km from Redbank Gorge to and Glen Helen
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· Twitter: @Rapid_Ascent #runlarapinta
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