Its a big claim, but this new event offers the best combination of trails you’ll race anywhere in Australia this year.  There’s a shorter option of 9km among the rainforest and streams of Washpool National Park. And a long option of 33km passing through the best features of both Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks!

Well formed trails and a relatively flat long course make for ideal trail running. This World Heritage Trail links an astonishing variety of landscapes. Beginning in the high granite country of the Gibraltar range, the trail starts alongside Dandahra Creek in dryer eucalypt forests, set amidst a broken collection of granite tors, passing through a mosaic of subalpine wetlands and clear streams. Towards the finish in Washpool National Park, lush rainforests safeguard the largest remaining area of coachwood in the world.

The weekend will be based around the historic town of Glen Innes, with the countryside at its prettiest in autumn colours and an average daily temperature range in April of 10-22 degrees.

On Sunday, a Glen Innes countryside fun run rounds out the weekend, and there are optional arranged meals and accommodation to help make your stay simple and fun. Maximum of 100 places. Plan for a weekend away on the 4-5 April 2009 (weekend before Easter) to experience this new world class trail run.

Also available is a supported two-day 34km trek around the World Heritage Walk for walkers, with your pack delivered to overnight camping. 

Online entry opens Monday 16 February
Entry and further information at the Event page (click here)