Duval Dam Buster Trail Run

DEC
7
2025
Scenic trail running from Dumaresq Dam near Armidale in the New England High Country. Choose family friendly distances up to the Hendo Hustle 50 km which is ITRA listed and enjoy challenging climbs and valley views.
Sun 7 Dec 2025
50 kilometers 28 kilometers 16 kilometers 8 kilometers

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Duval Dam Buster - event overview

Duval Dam Buster is a trail run held a few kilometres outside Armidale in the New England High Country, New South Wales. The event was established in 2018 and is hosted by Armidale Athletics Club. The 2025 event has been moved from September to Sunday 7 December 2025. The races start from a marshalling area at the Dumaresq Dam picnic area, with the start altitude around 1000 m above sea level. The event is AURA-listed. The 50 km event, called the Hendo Hustle, is ITRA-listed and awards 1 ITRA point; the 28 km event is under evaluation by ITRA.

Courses and distances

All events begin at the Dumaresq Dam picnic area. For the 16 km, 28 km and 50 km races the route goes up, then comes back down and around. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 3 km - open to children, adults and families
  • 8 km
  • 16 km
  • 28 km
  • 50 km - Hendo Hustle, ITRA-listed
50 km
28 km
16 km
8 km

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