Ultra Running Hub Patonga, NSW, Australia · Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Great North Walk 50 km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 99 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 85 | Lachlan Bensley · 05:03:15 | Ray Firth · 06:48:20 |
| 2024 | 50km | 97 | Jason Stafford · 05:17:26 | Maddi Fleetwood · 05:56:13 |
| 2023 | 50km | 61 | Nic Hoskin · 05:28:55 | Ela Heiniger · 06:02:41 |
| 2022 | 50km | 52 | Josef McGrath · 04:41:46 | Cecily Butler · 06:16:58 |
| 2021 | 50km | 88 | Josef McGrath · 04:46:26 | Monika Ludriks · 05:59:12 |
| 2019 | 50km | 64 | Mark Lee · 04:49:09 | Louise Clifton · 05:51:44 |
| 2018 | 50km | 95 | Vladimir Shatrov · 04:28:00 | Ingrid Cleland · 05:41:00 |
The field shrank 12% between 2024 (97) and 2025 (85). 11% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,499 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,499 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Great North Walk 50 km, organised by Terrigal Trotters Incorporated, is a trail race in Patonga, NSW, Australia, with its next edition on 20 September 2026. This 50 km fixed-distance event has a total elevation gain of 1499 metres, averaging 30 metres of climb per kilometre.
With 85 finishers in its most recent edition, this race has a larger field than 75% of 50k races. The 9-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometre, which is tighter than 60% of 50k races. The course is an out-and-back route on single-track and fire-trail within Brisbane Water National Park.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.