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 (16 August, 2024)
FIRST PLACE MALBUNKA PRIZE
Win a race entry, meals and accommodation package in Spain!
The 1st place male and female competitors from the 2024 Run Larapinta Stage Race – Malbunka will each receive a free entry, meals and accommodation package for the 2025 Costa Brava Stage Run valued at $580 (as well as plenty of love and attention from the passionate Spanish!)
The Costa Brava Stage Run is a 3 day trail-running stage race along the Costa Brava (Catalonia, Spain), a wild and mountainous coast next to Barcelona. The route runs by the Mediterranean Sea and goes through landscapes and picturesque towns that you will never forget.
Three stages of adventure with two possible routes, one of 80km and another of 120km. They offer a full package with accommodation in hotels, meals and services included with a big dinner party every night. We also offer a Family&Friends package to follow the race and enjoy Costa Brava with you.
Check it out : www.cbsr.run/en
NOTE: We will offer this prize to 1st place male & female in the Malbunka, if 1st cannot commit to attending we will offer it to 2nd Malbunka and if they cannot then to 3rd Malbunka. If they cannot attend we will offer it to 1st, then 2nd then 3rd in the Namatjira.
DAILY PRESENTATIONS
A daily presentation ceremony will be held for each stage and provide 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 from the past 4 days:
- Top 3 male 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 male and female 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 2024 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.
