Entry Info and Fees

Entries for the 2026 Run Larapinta will open at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday 27 October, 2025

ENTRY UPDATE (27/10/2025):

Entries to the 2026 Run Larapinta reached capacity for the “all 4 stages” Malbunka and Namatjira Races late on Monday evening (27/10/2025); with limited single stage entries available only. Enter a Single Stage HERE >> (limited remain).

JOIN THE WAITLIST!!! A waitlist is available for those keen on the full “4-stages” race packages:

CLICK HERE to read our Terms and Conditions and various entry policies including: refund policy, pregnancy policy, entry transfer policy, wait list policy, event rescheduling and cancellations and under 18yrs entry policy.

Please get in touch via [email protected] or (03) 5261 5511 if you have any questions.

FIELD LIMIT

Run Larapinta has a field limit of 200 4-Stage Runners divided as 100 runners in the The Malbunka and 100 runners in The Namatjira.

ENTRY FEES

Entry fee options include a base fee level, OR an all-in-one package option** (that includes base fee, transfers, dinners and more!)

ENTRIES CLOSE: Online entries close 9:00am AEST Monday 10 August 2026 (unless the field limit of 200 is reached prior) 

Malbunka (Long Course) entry fees

STANDARD ENTRY
Enter prior to 8:00am on Monday 1 July 2026

LATE ENTRY
Enter after 8:00am on Monday 1 July 2026

DayStageDistanceSTANDARD ENTRY
LATE ENTRY
AllFour-stage Runner (all stages)*all stages $1,341$1,571
AllFour-stage Runner (all stages) with PACKAGE**all stages$1,692$1,945
Single Stage 119km$196$223
Single Stage 239km$410$470
Single Stage 334km$410$470
Single Stage 445km$445$495

All Malbunka entrants must meet the entry requirements as listed below.


Namatjira (Short Course) entry fees

STANDARD ENTRY
Enter prior to 8am on Monday 1 July 2026

LATE ENTRY
Enter after 8am on Monday 1 July 2026

DayStageDistanceSTANDARD ENTRY LATE ENTRY
ALL Four-stage Runner (all stages)*all stages $1,178$1,355
ALLFour-stage Runner (all stages) with PACKAGE** all stages$1,529$1,759
Stage 111km$174$199
Stage 218km$331$380
Stage 322km$331$380
Stage 430km$392$450

**PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

  • 4 stage entry to the Malbunka or the Namatjira
  • Return airport transfers – to and from the Mercure or Discovery Parks Alice Springs and the Alice Springs Airport
  • Race transfers: to and from the Start / Finish lines and the event hotels in Alice Springs for all stages
  • Ticket for the BBQ dinner at the Mercure following Stage 2
  • Ticket for the presentation dinner on final day of racing (following Stage 4)

*4-Stage Runners (no package) receive:

  • 4 stage entry to the Malbunka or Namatjira
  • Ticket for the presentation dinner on final day of racing (following Stage 4)

4 stage runner entry inclusions

Participants entering Run Larapinta (in either Malbunka or Namatjira as a package entrant or not) will receive the following included in their entry fee:

  • Race Entry
  • Short-sleeved technical T-SHIRT with customised event print (FREE for the 4-Stage Runners Only) Single Stage Runners can Pre Purchase the T-shirt
  • Finishers gift
  • Sew-on Badge
  • FREE Access to high resolution event photographs during and immediately after the event
  • Fully serviced race course
  • Professional medical support throughout the race
  • A free 5 month training program specific to Run Larapinta prepared by race winner Hanny Allston
  • Access to fresh fruit, cake and lollies at checkpoints and at the finish of each stage
  • Entry to the final event presentation dinner (4 Stage runners only. Additional tickets are available to purchase when entering)
  • Admission to Standley Chasm Park
  • Larapinta Trail National Park Fees
  • Electronic timing and results
  • Printed copy of the event program
  • Personalised race plate (plus a small running plate for your back pack)

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The Malbunka – Entry Qualifications

To be able to participate in any or all stages of the Malbunka, runners must have completed any one of the following within 2 years of the race date (between August 2024 and August 2026):

  • A 50km trail running race OR
  • A 100km trail running race OR
  • A marathon in a time of under 4.5 hours (this may be a road or trail marathon on flat terrain)
  • Previously completed the Malbunka at Run Larapinta

We have set in place these requirements to help ensure runners have the required skills and experience to complete the Malbunka stages safely and within the cut off times. You will be asked to provide a URL link to your race result as evidence of your satisfying these requirements during the online entry process (so have it handy when entering). If you have not yet completed these requirements but intend to do so before Run Larapinta you can enter TBA in the field whilst entering and advise us at a later date.

The Namatjira – Entry Recommendations

Prior to competing in any stage of The Namatjira, we strongly recommend competitors have completed the following as an absolute minimum:

  • A 30+km trail run in the past year

This is not a hard and fast requirement but a strong recommendation.

General Recommendations for All Runners

We strongly recommend that prior to competing at Run Larapinta all competitors should have:

  • trained on rough, rocky, technical and uneven terrain on a considerable number of occasions
  • run off-road using a headtorch in the dark
  • experienced running with up to 3L of water in your backpack, plus other mandatory gear (ie. total back pack weight of 5-6kg) 

Locals’ Discount

To support the local runners and members of the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club we are very happy to provide a 25% discount for any entries to the Run Larapinta Stage Race, this can be for all 4 stages or just for one stage. To qualify for the Alice Springs locals discount you must:

  • be a permanent resident of Alice Springs
  • be a current financial member of the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club.

How do I arrange the discounted entry?

  • Contact Rapid Ascent office at [email protected] with proof of Alice Springs residency and your Alice Springs Running and Walking Club membership. We will then send you an entry discount code
  • Enter online normally and pay the quoted entry fee (at checkout the discount will be applied).
  • Please note the discount applies to online entries only and cannot be offered retrospectively after online entries close.
  • If you have already entered Run Larapinta, please contact [email protected] to arrange for a refund of your discount amount.

FIELD LIMITS

The field limits for each race are as follows:

  • 100 people entered as 4 stage runners into the Malbunka (long course)
  • 100 people entered as 4 stage runners into the Namatjira (short course)
  • 5 people entered per stage as single-stage runners
  • JOIN 2026 WAIT LIST HERE >>

EXPLAINER: We have field limits for each race to help manage the logistics and ensure we can provide the best possible event experience for all runners. In order to balance demand on water points, bus services, toilets and other competitor services we will accept equal numbers into each race in 2026. This will preserve the competitor experience and make it even more memorable for all. Once the field limit is reached for each race we will commence a wait list.