Categories and Prizes

CATEGORIES

The following categories will be acknowledged after each stage as a ‘Stage Winner’.

Four-Stage runners and single-stage runners are eligible.

The Malbunka and The Namatjira:

  • Junior (U/18) Individual – Male & Female
  • Prime (18-39) Individual – Male & Female
  • Veteran (40-49) Individual – Male & Female
  • Vintage (50-59) Individual – Male & Female
  • Masters (60+) Individual – Male & Female

 Categories are determined by your age on the first day of racing (15 August, 2025)

DAILY PRESENTATIONS

A daily presentation ceremony will be held for each stage. It’s a great way to recount the day’s running and meet up with other runners. Daily presentations include:

  • Individual male and female category stage winners (four-stage runners and single-stage runners are eligible)
  • Plus a bunch of random prizes given away to runners across all divisions

FINAL PRESENTATIONS

A final presentation ceremony (overall awards) will be held on the evening of Stage 4 to recognise the following:

  • Top 3 males and females in the General Classification from The Malbunka and The Namatjira who entered as a Four-Stage Runner prior to Stage 1 
  • Top 3 males and females in each age category in The Malbunka and The Namatjira (listed above) who entered as a ‘Four-Stage Runner’ prior to Stage 1
  • Overall and Catgeory winners in the General Classifcation will receive a custom medal
  • Plus a bunch of random prizes

UTMB Qualifying Race & ITRA Points

The Malbunka course (4 stages) of Run Larapinta is with the UTMB as an official qualifying race for the UTMB World Series with a value of 3 points and is also awarded 3 ITRA points. For further information on UTMB click here.