The Track Australia
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THE TRACK Australia
THE TRACK Australia is a multi-day foot race of 520 km held in the Northern Territory between Alice Springs and Uluru. The route covers nine stages over ten days and runs through the West MacDonnell National Park, Finke Gorge National Park and toward Uluru / Kata Tjuta National Park in Anangu territory.
The competition is food self-sufficient. Each participant must carry ten days of food (a minimum of 20 000 kcal), presented as two bags covering Days 1–5 and Days 6–10 with similar weights. Mandatory equipment is checked before the race and includes items such as a backpack, sleeping bag, headlamp, cooking kit, water bidons and first aid supplies. Participants receive water at checkpoints and at bivouac morning and evening; the organisation distributes between 8 and 12 liters per day but does not provide bottles or hot water.
Terrain consists of pebbly and sandy tracks and single track. Daytime temperatures are expected between 20 and 30 °C and nighttime between 5 and 10 °C. Accommodation during the event includes tents (two people per tent) and other listed options. Stage time limits range from 10 to 35 hours; competitors who do not respect time limits may continue and will be classified by distance covered. The course is marked by the organisation and following the provided map is mandatory. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
