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Elephant Trail Race

The Elephant Trail Race (ETR) is from 17 to 19 July 2026 at the Cairncross State Forest in Port Macquarie, NSW. The event follows a 25 - 27km course, with approximately 1455m elevation per lap. The 217km & 100 mile distances start on Friday night, Saturday includes the full 100km course, 50km course and a 5km distance. Sunday has 25km, 13km and kids' trail races. There is also a 100km Stage Race which completes the distance over 3 days and a 75km Stage Race over 2 days - both miss the infamous 'Death Valley' section of the course. The ETR Race is only a short distance from Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Telegraph Point in the beautiful Hastings Area. All racing will take place in Cairncross State Forest. You will travel through the State Forest and NSW Crown Lands and land of the traditional owners, the Birpai People.

Coastal Track and Trail Runners
Organised by
Coastal Track and Trail Runners
Date
17 July – 19 July 2026
Races
12 distances

Getting there

This event is at Cairncross State Forest.

Available races

100km
100K stage race (Day 1)
100km
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217km
217K
217km·11,510m·17:30·
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5km
5K
5km
→Registration open
50km
50K
50km
Registration open
75km
75K stage race (Day 1)
75km
→Registration open
100km
100K solo
100km
→Registration open
100km
100K stage race (Day 2)
100km
→Registration open
2.5km
Kids' 2.5K
2.5km
Registration open
13km
13K
13km
→Registration open
25km
25K
25km
Registration open
75km
75K stage race (Day 2)
75km·
→Registration open
100km
100K stage race (Day 3)
100km
→Registration open

Each race has its own page with start times, mandatory gear, course map and registration. Pick the distance that suits you.