Pemby Trail Fest
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Pemby Trail Fest : Pemberton, WA
Pemby Trail Fest is a three-day trail running festival in Pemberton on 23 to 25 October 2026. The program spreads events across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and includes single-day and multiday entries. Registration includes access to a Saturday evening awards dinner.
The event uses a colour system for course lengths: Green, Blue, Black and Double Black. Course guidance from the organiser describes typical distances and expected time on trail for each colour:
- Green Course : usually around 5 km.
- Blue Course : usually around 10 km.
- Black Course : half marathon distance.
- Double Black Course : marathon distance.
Daily offerings and ticket types include multiple distances:
- Friday: 7 km course with single-track trails and fairy lights.
- Saturday: 50 km Double Black, 22 km Black, 10 km Blue, 5 km Green, and a Kids Fun Run.
- Sunday: 21 km Black, 10 km Blue, 5 km Green.
Children must meet minimum age and experience requirements to enter relevant courses. Minimum ages and conditions include:
- Green Course: minimum age 6; under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian.
- Blue Course: minimum age 12; must have completed three Green events; first Blue run accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian.
- Black Course: minimum age 16; must have completed three Blue events; first Black run accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian.
Multiday entry allows participants to run each day and select distances for each day via a form. Registrants for multiday receive an email with the selection form; selections must be submitted by 14 October and can be updated until that date.
An event brief with logistics and race details is sent to participants on the Wednesday before the festival. If participants have unsubscribed from event emails they will not receive this briefing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
