UltraFriday 21st March 2025 – Optional

2:00pm onwards – optional free camping opens at walk-in undesignated sites at Mulligans Campground Group Site

Saturday 22nd March 2025 

8:00am to 8:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 50km Ultra at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

9:00am – Start of 50km Ultra (briefing at 8:50am)

11:15am – 50km Ultra course cut off at 13.5km aid station (2 hours 15 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra course cut off at 31km aid station (5 hours 30 minutes)

4:45pm – 50km Ultra course cut off at 44km aid station (7 hours 45 minutes)

6:00pm – 50km Ultra course closure (9 hours total)

4:00pm to 6:00pm – optional bib collection for 25km and 9km at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

Sunday 23rd March 2025

8:00am to 9:45am – Bib collection for 25km and 9km at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

9:00am – Start of 25km (briefing at 8:50am)

10:00am – Start of 9km (briefing at 9:50am)

2:00pm – 25km course closure (5 hours total) 

Camping is optional and located at:

• No booking required. Free undesignated walk-in sites at Mulligans Campground Group Site (recommended) at the start/finish area with separate male and female cold showers and flush toilet, BBQ facilities and a great swimming hole.    
• BOOKED OUT! 20 Designated sites at Mulligans Campground (recommended) at the start/finish area with separate male and female cold showers and flush toilets, BBQ facilities and a great swimming hole. 
• BOOKED OUT! 17 Designated sites at Bellbird Campground in Washpool National Park (30 minute drive) with toilets, picnic tables and BBQ facilities.
• BOOKED OUT! 3 Designated sites at Coombadjha Campground in Washpool National Park (30 minute drive) with toilets, picnic tables and BBQ facilities. 
• BOOKED OUT! 8 Designated sites at Boundary Falls Campground in Gibraltar Range National Park (30 minute drive) with toilets, picnic tables and BBQ facilities.

All designated sites must be booked through NPWS website which is open for bookings from 24 September 2024.

The closest alternate accommodation can be found at Glen Innes or the Mann River Caravan Park (both approximately 1 hour drive)

Do you have an Event Guide?

Yes. An updated 2025 Event Guide will be emailed out to all registered runners and posted on our website at least 2 weeks prior to the event

2024 Washpool World Heritage Trails Event Guide (for reference purposes only) 

Do have you medals?

No. For 2025, all finishers will receive a Washpool ‘buff’ headwear which is worth a much greater value than a medal.

What are the prizes?

Top 3 male and female in each distance will receive an engraved Washpool glass.

Presentations will occur after the first three men and women finish in each distance.

There are no age group prizes but the results will display age groups which are calculated on day of the event and include under 18, 18-34, 35-44, 45-55, 55+

Can I get a refund, defer, change my distance or transfer my entry to another runner?

We do not allow refunds. Deferrals to the 2026 event and changing down distances are allowed without charge. Transfers to another runner, transfers off waitlist into event or changing up distances incur a $3 additional fee.

Please contact admin@coffstrailrunners.com first for any of the above.

The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) Green Charter seeks to encourage the trail running community to join forces, working together to reduce the environmental impact of our sport. It lists practical steps events can take to be more eco-responsible.

Coffs Trail Runners are proud to support and align to the ITRA Green Charter. Steps we are taking to reduce our environmental footprint are here: Coffs Trail Runners x ITRA Green Charter

Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks are part of the World Heritage Listed ‘Gondwana Rainforests of Australia’ and part of the Australian National Heritage List.

The parks encompass some of the most diverse and least disturbed forested country in NSW with stunning landscapes of granite boulders, expansive rainforests, tall trees, steep gorges, clear waters and magnificent scenery over wilderness forests.

We ask that runners during the event or training:

• Do not disturb wildlife
• Stay on existing track to avoid soil erosion
• Do not intentionally litter or you will be automatically disqualified
• Be eco-responsible where possible 

Trail Sisters support, enhance, and equalize women’s experience in trail racing. By implementing these standards race events commit to a welcoming experience for women participants. This will help to increase women’s participation in trail (and ultra) events as well as provide awareness of the needs, expectations, and support, female runners’ desire.

Coffs Trail Runners is proud to align to the Trail Sisters Approved Standards in all our races in the following ways:

The 50km Ultra starts at the historic Mulligans Hut and mostly follows the diverse Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk in an anti-clockwise loop.

The 50km Ultra course will take you through a variety of stunning landscapes including iconic Tree Fern Forest Walk and beautiful singletracks along Coombadjha Creek in Washpool National Park.

Entry fee for the 50km Ultra: $50

Minimum age on race day: 18 years

Age categories: 18-34 years, 35-44 years, 45-54 years, 55+ years

Course cut off at 13.5km aid station: 2 hours 15 minutes (11:15am)

Course cut off at 31km aid station: 5 hours 30 minutes (2:30pm)

Total course cut off: 9 hours (6:00pm)

Total ascent & descent: 1,250m

2 ITRA Points and part of the ITRA National League

Six Foot Track Qualifying Time: Under 7 hours 40 minutes

Female 50km Ultra Record: Hannah McRae 4:40:18 (2017)

Male 50km Ultra Record: Daniel Stein 3:46:45 (2024)

All aid stations will be stocked with water, coca-cola, ginger beer (non-alcoholic), Trail Brew (neutral), lollies, chips, bananas and watermelon:

• 13.5km – Coombadjha Campground. Course cut off at 13.5km aid station: 2 hours 15 minutes (11:15am). It is mandatory, and you will be checked at the aid station, that you must carry 1 litre of fluid out of the 13.5km aid station. The next section of the course to the 31km aid station is remote with no water available.

• 31km – Tin Ore Creek Trail. Course cut off at 31km aid station: 5 hours 30 minutes (2:30pm). Drop bag location.

• 44km – Mulligan Drive crossing (western side). Course cut off at 44km aid station: 7 hours 45 minutes (4:45pm)

Please note that for environmental reasons we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at aid stations.

Drop bags are optional and arranged on race day only at bib collection at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground.

Drop bags are recommended to be a Woolworths Chiller Shopping Bag or similar, cannot contain glass and must be clearly labelled with your name and bib number.

Drop bag location is at 31km Tin Ore Creek Trail aid station.

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried at all times in the race:

• Water bottles or hydration bladder with capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid. It is mandatory, and will be checked at the aid station, that runners carry 1 litre of fluid out of the 13.5km aid station. 

• 500 calories of emergency food (e.g. 4 x muesli bars) that you do not intend to consume

• Fully charged mobile phone that is switched on with Emergency Plus App downloaded. It is recommended (not mandatory) that you download the GPX and offline map of the course.

• Snake bandage (minimum dimensions 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched)

• Space blanket or light bivvy bag

• Emergency whistle

• Zip-lock bag for rubbish

• Collapsible soft cup 150ml (recommended but not mandatory. This is a cup free event.) 

The following mandatory gear items are wet weather dependant. Participants will be advised by email at least 3 days prior to the event if required.

• Warm headwear (Buff / Beanie / Balaclava) 

• Waterproof and breathable jacket with fully taped seams and hood

Random mandatory gear checks may occur at any time. Any participant not found carrying the required mandatory gear will be disqualified.

Friday 21st March 2025 – optional

2:00pm onwards – optional free camping opens at walk-in undesignated sites at Mulligans Campground Group Site

Saturday 22nd March 2025 

8:00am to 8:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 50km Ultra at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

9:00am – Start of 50km Ultra (briefing at 8:50am)

11:15am – 50km Ultra course cut off at 13.5km aid station (2 hours 15 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra course cut off at 31km aid station (5 hours 30 minutes)

4:45pm – 50km Ultra course cut off at 44km aid station (7 hours 45 minutes)

6:00pm – 50km Ultra course closure (9 hours total)

6:58am – Sunset

The 25km course starts at the historic Mulligans Hut and follows the Little Dandahra Creek trail to Mulligans Drive.

You will then go straight at the Mulligans Drive crossing onto Surveyors Creek Track and then on the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk. You will then do an anti-clockwise loop, passing the turnoff to Dandahra Crags on the way back to Mulligans Drive.

You will then run back on the same Little Dandahra Creek trail before turning left over a bridge and follow the 9km course past the iconic Tree Fern Forest Walk in a clockwise direction.

Entry fee for the 25km: $25

Minimum age on race day: 14 years

Age categories: 14-34 years, 35-44 years, 45-54 years, 55+ years

Total course cut off: 5 hours (2:00pm)

Total ascent & descent: 470m

1 ITRA Point and part of the ITRA National League

Female 25km Race Record: Clare Palmer 1:58:19 (2016)

Male 25km Race Record: Kayden Elliott 1:44:10 (2024)

All aid stations will be stocked with water, ginger beer (non-alcoholic), Trail Brew (neutral), lollies, chips, bananas and watermelon:

• 6.6km – Mulligan Drive crossing (western side)
• 14km – Mulligan Drive crossing (western side)

Please note that for environmental reasons we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at aid stations.

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried at all times in the race:

• Water bottles or hydration bladder with capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid
• 250 calories of emergency food (e.g. 2 x muesli bars) that you do not intend to consume
• Fully charged mobile phone that is switched on with Emergency Plus App downloaded. It is recommended (not mandatory) that you download the GPX and offline map of the course.
• Snake bandage 
• Space blanket or light bivvy bag
• Emergency whistle
• Zip-lock bag for rubbish

• Collapsible soft cup 150ml (recommended but not mandatory. This is a cup free event) 

The following mandatory gear items are wet weather dependant. Participants will be advised by email at least 3 days prior to the event if required.

• Warm headwear (Buff / Beanie / Balaclava) 

• Waterproof and breathable jacket with fully taped seams and hood

Random mandatory gear checks may occur at any time. Any participant not found carrying the required mandatory gear will be disqualified.

Friday 21st March 2025 – optional

2:00pm onwards – optional free camping opens at walk-in undesignated sites at Mulligans Campground Group Site

Saturday 22nd March 2025 – optional

4:00pm to 6:00pm – optional bib collection and mandatory gear check for 25km at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

Sunday 23rd March 2025

8:00am to 8:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 25km at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

9:00am – Start of 25km (briefing at 8:50am)

2:00pm – 25km course closure (5 hours total) 

The 9km is a looped course starting at the historic Mulligans Hut and follows the iconic Tree Fern Forest Walk through rocky outcrops, spectacular cascades, ferny understorey and verdant rainforest.

Hikers are permitted to enter the 9km.

Entry fee for 9km: $10

Minimum age on race day: 12 years

Age categories: 12-34 years, 35-44 years, 45-54 years, 55+ years

Total ascent & descent: 240m

Female 9km Record: Katie Porra 46:52 (2017)

Male 9km Record: Keelan Birch 40:17 (2021)

There are no aid stations on the 9km course.

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried at all times in the race:

• Fully charged mobile phone that is switched on with Emergency Plus App downloaded. It is recommended (not mandatory) that you download the GPX and offline map of the course.
• Snake bandage 

Random mandatory gear checks may occur at any time. Any participant not found carrying the required mandatory gear will be disqualified.

Friday 21st March 2025 – optional

2:00pm onwards – optional free camping opens at walk-in undesignated sites at Mulligans Campground Group Site

Saturday 22nd March 2025 – optional

4:00pm to 6:00pm – optional bib collection and mandatory gear check for 9km at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

Sunday 23rd March 2025

8:00am to 9:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check at the large picnic shelter at Mulligans Campground

10:00am – Start of 9km (briefing at 9:50am)

2:00pm – 9km course closure (4 hours total)