Saturday 21st March 2026 

7:00am to 7:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 50km Ultra at Mulligans Campground

7:50am – Briefing for 50km Ultra at Mulligans Hut

8:00am – Start of 50km Ultra at Mulligans Hut

10:30am – 50km Ultra course cut off at 14.2km aid station (2 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra course cut off at 32.5km aid station (6 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra presentation

4:30pm – 50km Ultra course cut off at 43.5km aid station (7 hours 30 minutes)

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

6:58pm – Sunset

Sunday 22nd March 2026

7:00am to 8:00am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 25km and 9km at Mulligans Campground

7:50am – Briefing for 25km at Mulligans Hut

8:00am – Start of 25km at Mulligans Hut

8:05am – Briefing for 9km at Mulligans Hut

8:15am – Start of 9km at Mulligans Hut

9:15am – 25km course cut off at 7km aid station (1 hour 15 minutes)

9:30am – 9km presentation

10:30am – 25km course cut off at 13.1km aid station (2 hours 30 minutes)

10:30am – 25km presentation

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

Parking

Parking is located at Mulligans Campground which is the start and finish line.

Parking is very tight and we strongly recommend you carpool to the event.

Camping

Camping is optional and located at:

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

All designated sites must be booked through NPWS website.

NPWS bookings for designated sites open from 21 September 2025.

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 click on this link for the Washpool World Heritage Trails 2025 Event Guide (for reference purposes only)

Do have you medals?

No. For 2025, all finishers received a Washpool ‘buff’ headwear which is worth a much greater value than a medal. 2026 finishers prize is TBC.

What are the prizes and age groups?

Top 3 male and female in each distance will receive an engraved Washpool glass, a 250ml soft flask and event stickers.

50km Ultra Presentation: Saturday 2:30pm

9km Presentation: Sunday 9:30am

25km Presentation: Sunday 10:30am

There are no age group prizes.

Results will display age groups which are calculated on day of the event and include:

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

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

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

We do not allow refunds.

Deferrals to the 2027 event are only allowed up until Monday 9th March 2026.

Changing up or down distances are allowed without charge at any time.

If you are registered and can no longer make the event, your spot must go to the next person on the waitlist.

Transfers off the waitlist into the event or changing up distances will incur a $3 additional fee. 

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

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.

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

Entry fee for the 50km Ultra: $50

Minimum age on event day: 18 years

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

Course cut off at 14.2km aid station: 2 hours 30 minutes (10:30am)

Course cut off at 32.5km aid station: 6 hours 30 minutes (2:30pm)

Course cut off at 43.5km aid station: 8 hours 30 minutes (4:30pm)

Total 50km Ultra course cut off: 10 hours (6:00pm)

Total ascent: 1,250m

Total descent: 1,250m

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 degrees

Aid Station – 14.2km – Coombadjha Campground

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

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

• Mandatory that you carry 1 litre of fluid (2 litres recommended) out of the 14.2km aid station. You will be checked at the aid station.

• The next section of the course to the 32.5km aid station is remote with no water available.

• We do not recommend drinking from the creeks.

• Toilet: Yes – one unisex NPWS drop toilet

• Phone reception: No
  

Aid Station – 32.5km – Boundary Falls

• Course cut off: 6 hours 30 minutes (2:30pm)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes, encouraged – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)
• Drop bag location: Yes – optional and arranged on event day at bib collection 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.

• Toilet: Yes – one unisex NPWS drop toilet

• Phone reception: No

Aid Station – 43.5km – Mulligans Drive

• Course cut off: 8 hours 30 minutes (4:30pm)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes, encouraged – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)

• Toilet: No

• Phone reception: No

Total 50km Ultra course cut off: 10 hours (6:00pm)

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

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried at all times during the run:

• Water bottles or hydration bladder with capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid. Mandatory, and will be checked at the aid station, that runners carry 1 litre of fluid (2 litres recommended) 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 only recommended (not mandatory) that you download an 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 at least 3 days prior to the event if required.

• Warm headwear (Buff or Beanie or 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.

Saturday 21st March 2026 

7:00am to 7:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 50km Ultra at Mulligans Campground

7:50am – Briefing for 50km Ultra at Mulligans Hut

8:00am – Start of 50km Ultra at Mulligans Hut

10:30am – Course cut off at 14.2km aid station (2 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – Course cut off at 32.5km aid station (6 hours 30 minutes)

2:30pm – 50km Ultra presentation

4:30pm – Course cut off at 43.5km 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 turn right at the Mulligans Drive crossing onto the World Heritage Walk, then do an clockwise loop, passing the turnoff to Dandahra Crags and take Surveyors Creek Track on the way back to Mulligans Drive.

Runners 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 event day: 14 years

Age groups: Under 18 years, 18-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years

Course cut off at 7km aid station: 1 hour 15 minutes (9:15am)

Course cut off at 13.1km aid station: 2 hours 30 minutes (10:30am)

Total 25km course cut off: 5 hours (1:00pm)

Total ascent: 470m

Total descent: 470m

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 degrees

Aid Station – 7km – Mulligan Drive

• Course cut off: 1 hour 15 minutes (9:15am)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes, encouraged – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)
  
• Drop bags: No
• Phone reception: No
• Toilet: No

Aid Station – 14km – Mulligan Drive

• Course cut off: 2 hour 30 minutes (10:30am)
• Support Crew and Spectators: Yes, encouraged – 2WD accessible (Google Maps)
• Drop bags: No
• Phone reception: No
• Toilet: No

Total 25km course cut off: 5 hours (1:00pm)

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

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried at all times during the run:

• 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 only recommended (not mandatory) that you download an 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 at least 3 days prior to the event if required.

• Warm headwear (Buff or Beanie or 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.

Sunday 22nd March 2026

7:00am to 7:45am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 25km at Mulligans Campground

7:50am – Briefing for 25km at Mulligans Hut

8:00am – Start of 25km at Mulligans Hut

9:15am – Course cut off at 7km aid station (1 hour 15 minutes)

10:30am – Course cut off at 13.1km aid station (2 hours 30 minutes)

1:00pm – 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 event day: 12 years

Age groups: Under 18 years, 18-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years

Total ascent: 240m

Total descent: 240m

There are no aid stations on the 9km.

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 degrees

Mandatory Gear will be checked at bib collection and must be carried at all times during the run:

• Fully charged mobile phone that is switched on with Emergency Plus app downloaded. It is only recommended (not mandatory) that you download an 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.

Sunday 22nd March 2026

7:00am to 8:00am – Bib collection and mandatory gear check for 9km at Mulligans Campground

8:05am – Briefing for 9km at Mulligans Hut

8:15am – Start of 9km at Mulligans Hut

9:30am – 9km presentation

1:00pm – 9km course closure (3 hours 45 minutes total)