Saturday 21 March 2026 – 50km Ultra

7:00am-7:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 50km Ultra

8:00am – 50km Ultra Start

10:30am – 50km Ultra Course cut-off at 14.2km Coombadjha Campground Aid Station (2 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra Course cut-off at 32.5km Boundary Falls Aid Station (6 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra Presentation

4:30pm – 50km Ultra Course cut-off at 43.5km Mulligans Drive Aid Station (8 hours 30 minutes)

6:00pm – 50km Ultra Course closure (10 hours total)

6:58pm – Sunset

Sunday 22 March 2026 – 25km & 9km

7:00am-8:00am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 25km and 9km

8:00am – 25km Start

8:15am – 9km Start

9:15am – 25km Course cut-off at 7km Mulligans Drive Aid Station (1 hour 15 minutes)

9:30am – 9km Presentation

10:30am – 25km Course cut-off at 13.1km Mulligans Drive Aid Station (2 hours 30 minutes)

10:30am – 25km Presentation

10:30am – 9km Course closure (2 hours 15 minutes total)

1:00pm – 25km Course closure (5 hours total)

Bib collection, mandatory gear checks and presentations are all held at Mulligans Campground.

A race briefing will be held 10 minutes before the start of each race.

Parking

Parking Location: Mulligans Campground (Start/Finish line)

Note – Parking is very limited and carpooling is strongly recommended.

Camping Options

Mulligans Campground (Start/Finish Area) – Recommended

• Free walk-in sites (Friday and Saturday night only)
  • No booking required
  • Undesignated sites
  • Separate male and female cold showers
  • Flush toilets, BBQ facilities and a swimming hole
• 20 Designated sites
  • Booking required via NPWS website
  • Same amenities as above

Other Campgrounds (30 minute drive) 

• Bellbird Campground – 17 designated sites (Washpool National Park)  
• Coombadjha Campground – 3 designated sites (Washpool National Park)
• Boundary Falls Campground – 8 designated sites (Gibraltar Range National Park) 

All designated sites must be booked through the NPWS website. Bookings open from 21 September 2025

Alternate Accommodation (1 hour drive)

• Glen Innes 
• Mann River Caravan Park

Event Guide

The 2026 Event Guide will be emailed to registered runners and available on our website at least one week before the event.

2025 Washpool World Heritage Trails Event Guide is available for reference only.

Finishers Items

No medals are awarded.

Instead, all finishers will receive the popular Washpool hat.

A large cowbell will be available to ring at the finish line.

Age Groups

Age groups 50km Ultra: 18-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60+ years.

Age groups 25km & 9km: Under 18 years, 18-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years & 70+ years.

Age groups are calculated on event day and shown in the results.

Prizes

Top 3 male and female in each distance receive an engraved Washpool World Heritage Trails glass

Basic age group prizes may be available.

Presentations

50km Ultra Presentation: Saturday 2:30pm

9km Presentation: Sunday 9:30am

25km Presentation: Sunday 10:30am

All presentations take place next to the finish line at Mulligans Campground.

Minimum Ages on Event Day

50km Ultra: 18 years

25km: 14 years

9km: 12 years

Qualification

No prior qualification is required for any distance.

Old Shoe Recycling – Tread Lightly

Bring your old, clean running shoes to bib collection.

We’ve partnered with Sportspower Coffs Harbour and Tread Lightly to recycle them responsibly.

Entry Fee Refunds

Due to the low entry cost, full refunds are only available if:

• You, your partner, or their surrogate are pregnant
• You are recovering postpartum
• You have a serious injury or medical condition (with a valid medical certificate)

Note: Running-related injuries are not eligible.

To request a refund, email admin@coffstrailrunners.com 

Merchandise Refunds

If you withdraw within 7 days of the event, you may request merchandise refund by emailing admin@coffstrailrunners.com

Note: Refunds are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the Coffs Trail Runners Committee.

Uncollected merchandise after the event will not be posted or refunded.

Transfers & Waitlist

No person-to-person transfers are allowed (e.g. selling or giving away entries).

If the event sells out, a free waitlist will open.

If a spot becomes available, the next person on the waitlist will be emailed registration instructions.

An additional $10 admin fee applies only when accepting a spot and completing the transfer into the event.

Deferrals

Deferrals to the 2027 event are allowed until 9:00am Monday 23rd February 2026.

Deferrals apply only to the next time the event is held.

To request a deferral, email admin@coffstrailrunners.com

Withdrawing 

If you plan to withdraw from the event, please notify us as early as possible at admin@coffstrailrunners.com

Early notice helps us manage logistics and offer spots to waitlisted runners.

Distance Changes

You can change your distance at anytime.

No refunds for switching to a lower-fee event.

Distance upgrades require paying the entry fee price difference + $10 admin fee..

For distance changes, email admin@coffstrailrunners.com

Event Cancellation

If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, all entries and store products will be automatically deferred to the next time the event is held.

If you are unable to attend the next time the event is held, you may request a refund by emailing admin@coffstrailrunners.com

Note: Refunds are not guaranteed and are the discretion of the Coffs Trail Runners Committee.

Our Green Commitment 

The ITRA Green Charter seeks to encourage the trail running community to work together to reduce the environmental impact of our sport. 

Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks, part of the World Heritage Listed ‘Gondwana Rainforests of Australia’ and the Australian National Heritage List, feature diverse and pristine forested areas in NSW.

These parks boast granite boulders, expansive rainforests, tall trees, steep gorges, clear waters, and breathtaking wilderness scenery.

We ask that runners during the event or training:

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

We also partner with Sportspower Coffs Harbour, who will collect your unwanted sport and active lifestyle footwear and pass them on to Tread Lightly — a national recycling initiative that responsibly recycles shoes to give them new life.

Bring a pair of used running shoes (clean and dry) to bib collection and we’ll pass them onto Tread Lightly

‘Trail Sisters’ Approved

Coffs Trail Runners is proud to align to the Trail Sisters Approved Standards to support, enhance, and equalize women’s experience in trail racing. This commitment aims to increase women’s participation and awareness of their needs and expectations. In all our races, we will do the following:

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

Runners experience a variety of stunning landscapes including the iconic Tree Fern Forest Walk, scenic singletracks along Coombadjha Creek in Washpool National Park and the iconic Boundary Falls Lookout.

Entry fee for the 50km Ultra: $50

Minimum age: 18 years

Total ascent & descent: +1,250m / -1,250m

Course cut-off: 10 hours total (6:00pm)

2 ITRA Points and part of the ITRA National League

Six Foot Track Qualifying Time: Under 7 hours 40 minutes

All aid stations and the finish line will be stocked with:

• Water
• Coca-cola
• Ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
• Trail Brew (neutral flavour)
• Lollies
• Chips
• Bananas
• Watermelon
• Ice (if forecasted over 23°C)

Aid Station – Coombadjha Campground (14.2km)

• Section Stats: 14.2km (+380m / -500m)
• Cumulative Stats: 14.2km (+380m / -500m)

• Course cut-off: 2 hours 30 minutes (10:30am)

• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)

• Mandatory, and will be checked, to carry 1 litre of fluid (2 litres recommended or mandatory if forecasted over 23°C) from the 14.2km aid station.

• Toilet: Yes – one unisex NPWS drop toilet

Aid Station – Boundary Falls (32.5km)

• Section Stats: 18.3km (+600m / -410m)
• Cumulative Stats: 32.5km (+980m / -910m)
• Course cut-off: 6 hours 30 minutes (2:30pm)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)
• Drop bag location: Yes, refer to Important Notes below
• Toilet: Yes – one unisex NPWS drop toilet

Aid Station – Mulligans Drive (43.5km)

• Section Stats: 11km (+200m / -210m)
• Cumulative Stats: 43.5km (+1,180m / -1,120m)
• Course cut-off: 8 hours 30 minutes (4:30pm)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)

Finish – Mulligans Campground (50km) 

• Section Stats: 11.9km (+70m / -130m)
• Cumulative Stats: 50km (+1,250m / -1,250m)
• Course cut-off: 10 hours (6:00pm)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)
• Drop bag location: Yes, refer to Important Notes below
• Toilet: Yes

Important Notes

Cupless Event

No disposable drink cups will be at aid stations or the finish line.

Bring your own reusable cup or soft flask

Drop Bags 

Drop bags are available at the Boundary Falls Aid Station at 32.5km + at finish line.

Arrange at bib collection and use a Woolworths Chiller Bag (or similar), no glass, clearly labelled with your name and bib number

Support Crew & Spectators

Support crew and spectators are allowed at all aid stations + at the finish line.

Toilets

One NPWS drop toilet is at the Coombadjha Campground Aid Station at 14.2km and Boundary Falls Aid Station at 32.5km.

Multiple toilets are available at the finish line.

Phone Reception 

No phone reception throughout entire course and at finish line.

Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried for the entire run:

• Water bottles or hydration bladder with capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid. Mandatory, and will be checked at the aid station, to carry 1 litre of fluid from the 14.2km aid station. 

• Emergency Food – 250 calories that you do not intend to consume (e.g. 2 x muesli bars)

• Mobile phone – charged, switched on with the Emergency Plus app downloaded. 

• Snake bandage (Recommendation: AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage 10.5cm x 10.5cm)

• Space blanket or light bivvy bag

• Emergency whistle

Weather-Dependant Mandatory Gear

Participants will be notified at least 3 days prior to the event if the following is required:

• Waterproof jacket – breathable with fully taped seams and a hood

• Water bottles or hydration bladder with capacity to carry 2 litres of fluid (if forecasted over 23°c)

Recommended Gear

• Collapsible soft cup 150ml (Cup free event) 
• Offline course map on phone or watch
• Warm gloves
• Warm headwear (Buff / Beanie / Balaclava)

Gear Checks & Penalties

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried for the entire run.

Random mandatory gear checks may occur at any time.

Failure to carry mandatory gear = disqualification.

Saturday 21 March 2026 

7:00am-7:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 50km Ultra

8:00am – 50km Ultra Start

10:30am – Course cut-off at 14.2km Coombadjha Campground Aid Station (2 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – Course cut-off at 32.5km Boundary Falls Aid Station (6 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra Presentation

4:30pm – Course cut-off at 43.5km Mulligan Drive Aid Station (8 hours 30 minutes)

6:00pm – 50km Ultra Course Closure (10 hours total)

6:58pm – Sunset

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

Runners then go straight at Mulligans Drive onto Surveyors Creek Track and then turn left to follow the World Heritage Walk in a clockwise loop. Runners go pass the turnoff to Dandahra Crags on the way back to Mulligans Drive.

Runners will then run back on the same Little Dandahra Creek trail, turn 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: 14 years

Total ascent & descent: +450m / -450m

Course cut-off: 5 hours total (1:00pm)

1 ITRA Point and part of the ITRA National League

All aid stations and the finish line will be stocked with:

• Water
• Coca-cola
• Ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
• Trail Brew (neutral flavour)
• Lollies
• Chips
• Bananas
• Watermelon
• Ice (if forecasted over 23°C)

Aid Station – Mulligan Drive (1) (7km)

• Section Stats: 7km (+140m / -90m)
• Cumulative Stats: 7km (+140m / -90m)
• Course cut-off: 1 hour 15 minutes (9:15am)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)

Aid Station – Mulligan Drive (2) (13.1km)

• Section Stats: 6.1km (+60m / -60m)
• Cumulative Stats: 13.1km (+200m / -150m)
• Course cut-off: 2 hour 30 minutes (10:30am)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)

Finish – Mulligans Campground (25km) 

• Section Stats: 11.9km (+250m /-300m)
• Cumulative Stats: 25km (+450m / -450m)
• Course cut-off: 5 hours (1:00pm)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)
• Drop bag location: Yes, refer to Important Notes below
• Toilet: Yes

Important Notes

Cupless Event

No disposable drink cups will be at aid stations or the finish line.

Bring your own reusable cup or soft flask

Drop Bags

Drop bags are available at the finish line only.

Arrange at bib collection and use a Woolworths Chiller Bag (or similar), no glass, clearly labelled with your name and bib number

Support Crew & Spectators

Support crew and spectators are allowed at all aid stations + at the finish line.

Toilets

No toilets on course.

Multiple toilets are available at the finish line.

Phone Reception

No phone reception throughout entire course and at finish line.

Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried for the entire run:

• Water bottles or hydration bladder with capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid

• Mobile phone – charged, switched on with the Emergency Plus app downloaded

• Snake bandage (Recommendation: AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage 10.5cm x 10.5cm)

• Space blanket or light bivvy bag

• Emergency whistle

Weather-Dependant Mandatory Gear

Participants will be notified at least 3 days prior to the event if the following is required:

• Waterproof jacket – breathable with fully taped seams and a hood

Recommended Gear

• Collapsible soft cup 150ml (Cup free event) 
• Offline course map on phone or watch
• Warm gloves
• Warm headwear (Buff / Beanie / Balaclava)

Gear Checks & Penalties

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried for the entire run.

Random mandatory gear checks may occur at any time.

Failure to carry mandatory gear = disqualification.

Sunday 22 March 2026

7:00am-7:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 25km

8:00am – 25km Start

9:15am – Course cut-off at 7km Mulligan Drive Aid Station (1) (1 hour 15 minutes)

10:30am – Course cut-off at 13.1km Mulligan Drive Aid Station (2) (2 hours 30 minutes)

10:30am – 25km Presentation

1:00pm – 25km Course Closure (5 hours total) 

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

Hikers are permitted to enter the 9km.

Entry fee for 9km: $15

Minimum age: 12 years

Total ascent & descent: +240m / -240m

Course cut-off: 2 hours 15 minutes total (11:30am)

1 ITRA Point and part of the ITRA National League

Aid Stations

No aid stations on the 9km.

Finish line will be stocked with:

• Water
• Coca-cola
• Ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
• Trail Brew (neutral flavour)
• Lollies
• Chips
• Bananas
• Watermelon
• Ice (if forecasted over 23°C)

Finish – Mulligans Campground (9km)

• Stats: 9km (+240m / -240m)
• Course cut-off: 2 hours 15 minutes (11:30am)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes, encouraged – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)

Important Notes

Cupless Event

No disposable drink cups will be at the finish line

Bring your own reusable cup or soft flask

Drop Bags

Drop bags are available at the finish line only.

Arrange at bib collection and use a Woolworths Chiller Bag (or similar), no glass, clearly labelled with your name and bib number

Support Crew & Spectators

Support crew and spectators are allowed at the finish line only.

Toilets

No toilets on course.

Multiple toilets are available at the finish line.

Phone Reception

No phone reception throughout entire course and at finish line.

Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried for the entire run:

• Mobile phone – charged, switched on with the Emergency Plus app downloaded
• Snake bandage (Recommendation: AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage 10.5cm x 10.5cm)

Weather-Dependant Mandatory Gear

No weather-dependant mandatory gear for the 9km.

Recommended Gear 

• Offline course map on phone or watch

Gear Checks & Penalties

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried for the entire run.

Random mandatory gear checks may occur at any time.

Failure to carry mandatory gear = disqualification.

Sunday 22 March 2026

7:00am-8:00am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 9km

8:15am – 9km Start

9:30am – 9km Presentation

11:30am – 9km Course Closure (2 hours 15 minutes total)