Key Dates
Earlybird Entries Open
5th Feb 2021
Standard Entries Open
28th May 2021
Late Entries Open
22nd October 2021
All Entries Close
5th November 2021
Race Date
20th November 2021 (50K, 50M, 100K & 100M)
21st November 2021 (25K)
25K
Early Bird $80 Until 28 May
Standard $100 Until 22 Oct
Late Entry $120 Until 05 Nov
Total Ascent 686m
Total Descent 686m
Actual Distance 26.1km
Cut Off 5h
50K
Early Bird $125 Until 28 May
Standard $150 Until 22 Oct
Late Entry $175 Until 05 Nov
Total Ascent 1,499m
Total Descent 1,499m
Actual Distance 50.3km
Cut Off 9h
50M
Early Bird $170 Until 28 May
Standard $200 Until 22 Oct
Late Entry $230 Until 05 Nov
Total Ascent 2,416m
Total Descent 2,416m
Actual Distance 80.0km
Cut Off 18h
100K
Early Bird $210 Until 28 May
Standard $250 Until 22 Oct
Late Entry $290 Until 05 Nov
Total Ascent 3,058m
Total Descent 3,058m
Actual Distance 101.4km
Cut Off 23h
100M
Early Bird $300 Until 28 May
Standard $350 Until 22 Oct
Late Entry $400 Until 05 Nov
Total Ascent 4,480m
Total Descent 4,480m
Actual Distance 161.9km
Cut Off 36h
GNW Ultra Background
The Great North Walk Ultras (GNW Ultras) event was first organized by the Terrigal Trotters running club in 2005. Initially, it consisted of two ultra-distance races - a 100 Mile and a 100 Kilometre – which followed much of the spectacular Great North Walk hiking trail that runs between Sydney and Newcastle. In 2018, popular 50 Mile and 50 Kilometre races were added to the program, and in 2021, for the first time, a 25 Kilometre (not strictly an “ultra”, we know), will be included.
Increasing traffic management restrictions meant that in 2019 the course was changed to ensure the GNW Ultras can continue into the future. The new courses, which remain a challenging test for any runner, all start and finish at the major event hub in Patonga and include parts of the GNW along with other trails in scenic Brisbane Water National Park.
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GNW ULTRA MARATHON PARTICIPATION WARNING
Despite its proximity to the populated Central Coast of New South Wales, the course passes through rugged and spectacular terrain and is a demanding challenge for all runners. Entrants need to cope with precipitous ascents and descents, muddy trails and creek crossings, slippery rocks and roots, and hard-to-follow trail. There are a number of sections where running is impossible.
IT IS EASY TO GET LOST OR INJURED ON THIS COURSE IF YOU DO NOT EXERCISE SUFFICIENT CARE AND/OR ARE ILL-PREPARED.
For the longer races (100M, 100K, 50M) there will be no marshals on the course and all runners will need to be capable navigators and prepared to travel at night in remote areas on difficult trail. They will also be required to carry certain equipment and must carry sufficient water to last them between checkpoints which can be up to 30 km apart. IT IS COMMON FOR RUNNERS TO WITHDRAW SUFFERING FROM DEHYDRATION.
GNW ULTRAS IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES
