Transcend Trails
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Transcend Trails : Avon Valley trail running and hiking event
Transcend Trails is a point-to-point trail event through the Avon Valley in Western Australia on Saturday 21 August 2027. Courses start in Walyunga National Park and all distances finish at Cobbler Pool, Morangup. Buses run from Midland to the starts and from the finish back to Perth.
Available distances:
- 65 km (running; +2743 m climbing)
- 40 km (hike or run; +1612 m)
- 28 km (hike or run; +988 m)
- 12 km (hike or run; +460 m)
- 6 km (hike or run; +230 m; adaptive wheelchair category available)
- Kids' Dash for ages 3 to 10
Entries open 17 November 2026 and close 8 August 2027; Kids' Dash entries close on race day. Transferring an entry to another person or team is allowed up to 8 August 2027; refunds and deferrals are not processed except where the event cannot be rescheduled. Event insurance is available at registration through XCover for a 10% fee.
The 28 km, 40 km and 65 km have mandatory kit requirements, including a charged phone, first aid kit, jacket and 750 ml water; additional night-time items are required if a competitor reaches a late aid station. Youth under 18 may compete in longer events subject to specified training evidence and approval. The event includes prize money, a live broadcast on race day, and environmental measures such as pre-race rubbish collection and tree planting at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.