Run Larapinta Stage Run
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About the race
The Run Larapinta Stage Race presented by Fenix is a four day trail running event in the Red Centre based around Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. The event runs from Friday 14 to Monday 17 August 2026 and comprises four consecutive stages along sections of the Larapinta Trail. There are two course options: the Malbunka long course and the Namatjira short course. Course profiles include rocky terrain, boulder fields, ridge-line sections and dry sandy river beds, with daily distances ranging from about 13.5 km to 41 km.
The event provides full race support with logistics and competitor services organised by the organisers. An Event Guide is available and described as essential reading for all attendees; it covers the schedule, bus timetables, course descriptions and other important details. The listed stage distances are: - Malbunka long course : Stage distances: 19.5km, 41km, 33km, 34km - Namatjira short course : Stage distances: 13.5km, 20km, 22km, 27km Route start and finish points are given for each stage, including locations such as the Old Telegraph Station, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ochre Pits and Ellery Creek Waterhole. The event notes shared experiences among participants and repeated attendance by some competitors, and includes a gallery of photos and past results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
