Elephant Trail Race

JUL

16-18

2027

A multi‑distance trail running event in Port Macquarie from 16 to 18 July 2027, featuring looped ultra races, technical terrain, on‑course support, and finisher buckles or medals.

16-18 Jul 2027

Port Macquarie, New South Wales

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217 kilometers 160 kilometers 100 kilometers 75 kilometers 50 kilometers 25 kilometers 13 kilometers

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About the race

The Elephant Trail Race is a multi‑distance trail running event held in Port Macquarie, NSW from 16 to 18 July 2027. The event offers a range of course lengths and formats, including multi‑loop ultra races, staged multi‑day events, shorter trail races, and a kids race.

Distances on offer:

217 km Ultra (8 laps, 27 km loop)
160 km Ultra (6 laps, 27 km loop)
100 km Solo (4 laps, 27 km loop)
100 km Stage (3 days, 25 km loop)
75 km Stage (2 days, 25 km loop)
50 km (2 laps, 25 km loop)
25 km (1 lap, 25 km loop)
13 km (shorter different loop)
2.5 km Kids race

Course characteristics include steep climbs, technical terrain, and looped sections with a directional change every two laps for many distances. Some ultra distances include a 27 km Full Loop known as Death Valley.

Support is provided on course and at the main race hub. Checkpoints offer water, coke, electrolytes, and a self‑serve food buffet; volunteers refill bottles and provide hygiene measures. The finish hub includes a food truck, coffee and drinks for purchase, a staffed medical tent, space for support crews and spectators, and distribution of finisher buckles or medals. The race is solo only; audio devices are banned on course for safety. Mandatory and weather dependent gear requirements are specified for entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.