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Run Larapinta Stage Race

Run Larapinta is a 4 day stage race from 14 to 17 August 2026 on the Larapinta Trail in the MacDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory. There are 2 course length options (Malbunka long course and Namatjira short course). You can choose to run the entire 4 day stage race, or choose which days and distances you prefer. Long course stages range from 20-45km and short course stages from 14-30km. Please refer to the event website for further details including full course information.

Rapid Ascent
Organised by
Rapid Ascent
Date
14 Aug – 17 Aug 2026
Races
8 distances

Available races

13.5km
Stage 1: 13.5K from the Old Telegraph Station > the Mercure
13.5km·148m
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20km
Stage 2: 20K from Standley Chasm > to Standley Chasm loop
20km·1,039m
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22km
Stage 3: 22K Birthday Waterhole > Standley Chasm
22km·875m
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27km
Stage 4: 27K Counts Point turn off > Ellery Creek Waterhole
27km·847m
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19.5km
Stage 1: 19.5K from the Old Telegraph Station > the Mercure
19.5km·187m
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41km
Stage 2: 41K from Simpson’s Gap > Standley Chasm
41km·1,282m
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33km
Stage 3: 33K Birthday Waterhole turn-off > Standley Chasm
33km·942m
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34km
Stage 4: 34K Ochre Pits > Ellery Creek Waterhole
34km·1,025m
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Each race has its own page with start times, mandatory gear, course map and registration. Pick the distance that suits you.