Washpool World Heritage Trails
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Event overview
The Washpool World Heritage Trails is a trail running event on 21–22 March 2026 at Mulligans Campground in Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW. The courses run through World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks and pass rainforest, granite outcrops and creeks.
Distances
- 50km Ultra
- 25km
- 9km
All races start and finish at Mulligans Campground. No prior qualification is required.
Courses, logistics and rules
Course details: the 50km is an anti-clockwise loop mostly following the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk (+1,250m ascent/descent). The 25km (+450m) follows Little Dandahra Creek, Mulligans Drive and the World Heritage Walk. The 9km (+240m) is a loop including the Tree Fern Forest Walk. Cut-off durations: 50km 10 hours, 25km 5 hours, 9km 2 hours 15 minutes.
Aid stations: stocked with water, soft drinks, snacks and fruit on the 50km and 25km; no aid stations on the 9km (finish line stocked). The 50km has aid stations at 14.2km, 32.5km and 43.5km; drop bags available at 32.5km and the finish. The event is cupless; runners must carry a reusable cup or soft flask. No phone reception on course or at the finish line.
Mandatory gear is checked at bib collection and must be carried; items include a charged mobile phone with the Emergency Plus app, water capacity (minimum requirements vary by distance), snake bandage, space blanket and whistle. Finishers receive a Washpool hat; no medals are awarded. Minimum ages: 50km 18 years, 25km 14 years, 9km 12 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.