The Henderson Shuffle
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About the race
The Henderson Shuffle is a 12 hour community event on a flat, repeatable 4 km loop around Henderson Park and Henderson Creek. The course follows wide, smooth cycleway paths along the creek to Border Road, then returns on a bush trail beside the stream. The route is pushchair friendly and has no stairs; wheelchair users can access the course though some gravel sections may be harder to navigate.
Bikes are not permitted on the trail sections. Participants complete as many laps as they choose at their own pace. There are no cut offs and no minimum pace. Typical loop times are noted as about 20 to 30 minutes when running and about 40 to 50 minutes when walking, but participants may move at any speed. An event village will be set up in Henderson Park on Wilscher Crescent near the toilet block and drinking fountain.
A gazebo provides water refills and basic first aid. Food options will include hot food served by Pilgrims Bandits, and a coffee cart will operate on Wilscher Crescent. Participants are expected to be self sufficient and may set up small tents or bases while leaving the park as they found it. Every participant receives a medal and is eligible for hourly spot prize draws.
A separate team competition, the Toughest First Responder Trophy, pits Police, Fire, and St John teams against each other to record the most collective laps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
