Run Tarra Bulga
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Event overview
Run Tarra-Bulga 2026 is a trail running event held on April 11, 2026, at the Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre in Balook, Victoria. The event is presented by Ultra Endurance and is staged on trails within and around Tarra-Bulga National Park, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours drive east of Melbourne. The park features cool temperate rainforest, giant Mountain Ash trees, fern gullies, ancient myrtle beeches, and the Corrigan’s Suspension Bridge that crosses the rainforest canopy. The park is on Brataualung Country and is significant to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners.
Course and logistics
Four distances are offered:
- 42.3 km: 1810 m elevation, 4 aid stations, 5 water points, 9-hour cut-off.
- 25.4 km: 1230 m elevation, 2 aid stations, 3 water points, 7.5-hour cut-off.
- 6.8 km: 315 m elevation, no aid stations, 1 water point, 3-hour cut-off.
- 2.5 km: 120 m elevation, no aid stations, 1 water point, 1.5-hour cut-off.
All distances include a finisher medal. Registration pricing varies by distance; published prices range from A$10 for the kids 2.5 km opening price to A$105 for the 42.3 km normal price. The 2.5 km is offered as an introduction for children under 16; parents running with their children do not need to register, and only registered children receive a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.