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NSW · CENTRAL COAST
The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival
The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival returns to NSW's Central Coast on 20 September 2026 with 50km, 30km and 10km distances. The courses all start and finish at the event hub at Patonga Beach and include parts of the GNW along with other trails in scenic Brisbane Water National Park. The Great North Walk is a legendary 250km track running between Sydney and Newcastle, known for its rich bushland, coastal views, and lush forests. This annual event is organised by the Terrigal Trotters.
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The Great North Walk Trail Running FestivalDate
20 Sept 2026
Races
3 distances
Getting there
All events start/finish from Patonga Beach.
Available races
10km
10km
10K10K
10km·329m·Start 08:30
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30km
30km
30K30K
30km·770m·Start 07:30·Cutoff 15:30
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50km
50km
50K50K
50km·1,485m·Start 06:30·Cutoff 17:30
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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.