Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

The Great North Walk Ultras

Trail Running covering 10 km to 162.5 km with up to 5,100 m D+ in Sydney (New South Wales, Australia)

LocationSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaShow on map(33.8688° S, 151.2093° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2005
Elevation gainUp to +5,100 m

The Great North Walk Ultras is an endurance sporting event in Sydney, New South Wales, AU focused on Trail Running. First held in 2005, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 100 MILES (162.5 km, +5,100 m D+), 100 KILOMETRES (101.8 km, +3,230 m D+), 50 MILES (80.3 km, +2,560 m D+), 50 KILOMETRES (50.4 km, +1,560 m D+), 30 KILOMETRES (30 km, +720 m D+), and 10 KILOMETRES (10 km, +329 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gnwultras.com.au).

Official website
The Great North Walk Ultras in Sydney (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
100 MILESTrail Running162.5 km+5,100 m5 m - 2,147 mLoop courseRoute & profile
100 KILOMETRESTrail Running101.8 km+3,230 m8 m - 1,365 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 MILESTrail Running80.3 km+2,560 m11 m - 1,086 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 KILOMETRESTrail Running50.4 km+1,560 m14 m - 669 mLoop courseRoute & profile
30 KILOMETRESTrail Running30 km+720 m17 m - 319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KILOMETRESTrail Running10 km+329 m5 m - 143 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
162.5 km
Elevation gain
+5,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,100 m D-
Altitude range
5 m - 2,147 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.3 % / 11.3 %
Course format
Loop course
162.5 km+5,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS33.8688° S, 151.2093° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 5 m to 2,147 m above sea level (+5,100 m D+, -5,100 m D-)

Peak: 2,147 m·at 49.4 km·Ø 6.3 %
5 m719 m1,433 m2,147 m0 km32.5 km65 km97.5 km130 km162.5 km2,147 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Great North Walk Ultras take place?

The Great North Walk Ultras takes place in Sydney, New South Wales, AU (start area at coordinates 33.8688° S, 151.2093° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at The Great North Walk Ultras?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 100 MILES (162.5 km, +5,100 m D+), 100 KILOMETRES (101.8 km, +3,230 m D+), 50 MILES (80.3 km, +2,560 m D+), 50 KILOMETRES (50.4 km, +1,560 m D+), 30 KILOMETRES (30 km, +720 m D+), and 10 KILOMETRES (10 km, +329 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Great North Walk Ultras?

The main competition (100 MILES over 162.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,100 m of elevation gain and -5,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 5 m and 2,147 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Great North Walk Ultras?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gnwultras.com.au).