Competitor Services and Logistics

RACE REGISTRATION

All runners must register in person:

  • WHEN: 11:00am – 3:00pm Friday 15 August 2025
  • LOCATION: The Mercure Alice Springs Resort (Event HQ)

At registration you will receive:

  • Number plate. Fix your personalised number plate to the front of your race shirt. Number plates cannot be trimmed or altered in any way and must remain on your outermost garment and be facing forward while racing
  • Printed event program
  • A wrist band for those who have booked the full package or added bus transports – this is your bus ticket!
  • Technical t-shirt – if you enter ALL stages for The Malbunka or The Namatjira
  • A woven Run Larapinta badge (to sew onto your vest pack or favourite running hat or garment).
  • Bag Tags – for clothing transport from start and finish lines
  • Sponsors information or products

COMPETITOR BRIEFING

  • Friday 15 August 2025 – 3:00pm – Mercure Alice Springs Resort (Event HQ)

All runners are strongly encouraged to attend the competitors’ briefing at the event hotel where final updates and information on the event will be given to all competitors.

Welcome Pack for 2025 Competitors

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Rapid Ascent will arrange airport shuttle transfers to the official event hotels (The Mercure and Discovery Parks Alice Springs ONLY) on 14th August and 15th August and departures on Tuesday 19th August. These airport shuttles are INCLUDED in ‘The Package’ entry option and will be coordinated by Rapid Ascent. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS>>

START/FINISH RACE TRANSFERS 

Rapid Ascent provides transport for competitors to and from the Start and Finish of each stage, each day. We will pick up and drop off from the two official event hotels only – The Mercure and Discovery Parks Alice Springs. These race transfers are INCLUDED in ‘The Package’ entry option or can be purchased separately for $295 per person. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS>>

 

COMPETITOR SERVICES

Being runners ourselves and regularly participating in trail running events we know what helps make this a great event. The following competitor services will be provided to all runners:

Clothing transport

As all stages start and finish in different locations, we will transport your clothing from one to the other while you’re racing. Just drop your clothing off to us at the race info marquee at the start line and then collect it at the finish… !

On site medical team

There will be a medical team on site during the event to respond if there is an emergency out on the track. The medical team will consist of a medical base with A&E doctor, paramedic and first aiders at the finish line each day with the ability to respond to issues out on the course.

A nurse from St Johns will also be at The Mercure on Friday and at Discovery Parks Alice Springs between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on Saturday and Sunday to provide post race care (eg. blister care, taping and advice).

Online results and results centre

The results from each day’s racing will be uploaded to the internet as soon as all competitors have finished.

Social functions and entertainment

A range of social functions will be held around the event schedule to allow you to get to know one another away from the trails. With a nightly presentation ceremony to recognise the day’s winners, a welcome dinner, and a massive presentation dinner on the final stage’s evening outside in the Mercure gardens – you’ll have plenty of opportunity to have a bit of fun and get to know one another.

Further details on the event functions can be found on the Spectator Info page

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Events like this can only operate with the assistance of a number of volunteers to help us get things organised and under way so you as competitors have the best possible event. Volunteering is also a great way to be involved with and enjoy the spirit of the event without having to actually run or raise (much of) a sweat! Please suggest to any of your family members, partners or friends who are accompanying you during the event that we’d greatly appreciate any time they could spare to give us a hand be it for 2 hrs or 2 days…

This could vary from helping at registration, recording times at a finish line for a few hours or maybe manning a remote water point for half a day… either way, we’d be grateful for any assistance for any length of time. We’ll fix them up with lunch on the day, and a few other goodies.

Please contact John Jacoby at Rapid Ascent if you or your colleagues are interested, via [email protected] or 03 5261 5511.