Entry Info and Fees

Entries for the 2024 RUN LARAPINTA have SOLD OUT as we have reached our 200 runner self imposed capacity. Those who still want to enter can join the entry wait list via the link below. (Note the wait list policy below HERE).

> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAIT LIST <

INDEX for further details below

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 as a total across both The Malbunka and The Namatjira.

ENTRY FEES

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

ENTRIES CLOSE: Online entries close 9:00am AEST Monday 21 August (or until the field limit of 200 is reached prior) 

Malbunka (Long Course) entry fees

BASE ENTRY
Enter prior to 8:00am on Monday 1 July 2024

LATE ENTRY
Enter after 8:00am on Monday 1 July 2024

DayStageDistanceBASE ENTRY
LATE ENTRY
AllFour-stage Runner (all stages)*$1,193$1,398
AllFour-stage Runner (all stages) with PACKAGE**$1,487$1,658
Single Stage 119km$174$198
Single Stage 2                39km$364$388
Single Stage 334km$364$388
Single Stage 445km$396$424

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

**PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

  • 4 Stage Race Entry to The Malbunka
  • Return Airport Transfers* – to / from Mercure and / or Discovery Parks Alice Springs and the Alice Springs Airport
  • Race Transfers: to / from the Start/Finish lines and the event hotels in Alice Springs
  • 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 Race Entry to The Malbunka
  • Ticket for the Presentation Dinner on final day of racing (following Stage 4)
  • NOTE: Meals tickets and transfers can be booked separately during the entry process


Namatjira (Short Course) entry fees

BASE ENTRY
Enter prior to 8am on Monday 1 July 2024

LATE ENTRY
Enter after 8am on Monday 1 July 2024

DayStageDistance BASE ENTRY LATE ENTRY
ALL Four-stage Runner (all stages)*$1048$1,178
ALL Four-stage Runner (all stages) with PACKAGE** $1,3381,444
Stage 111km$155$176
Stage 218km$294$314
Stage 322km$294$314
Stage 430km$348$356

**PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

  • 4 Stage Race Entry to The Malbunka
  • Return Airport Transfers* – to / from Mercure and / or Discovery Parks Alice Springs and the Alice Springs Airport
  • Race Transfers: to / from the Start/Finish lines and the event hotels in Alice Springs
  • 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 Race Entry to The Namatjira
  • Ticket for the Presentation Dinner on final day of racing (following Stage 4)
  • NOTE: Meals tickets and transfers can be booked separately during the entry process

Entry Fee Inclusions

Participants entering Run Larapinta (in either Malbunka or Namatjira) will receive the following included in their entry fee:

  • Race Entry
  • Short-sleeved technical T-SHIRT with customised event print (4-Stage Runners Only. Or bought.).
  • Finishers gift
  • Sew-on Badge
  • FREE Access to high resolution event photographs during and immediately after the event
  • Fully marked and serviced race course
  • Professional medical support throughout the race
  • A free 5 month training program specific to Run Larapinta prepared by 2016 race winner Hanny Allston
  • Access to fresh fruit, cake and lollies at most checkpoints and at the finish of each stage
  • Entry to the final event presentation dinner *
  • Admission to Standley Chasm Park
  • Larapinta Trail Park Fees
  • Electronic timing and results
  • Printed copy of the event program
  • Personalised race plate (plus a small running plate for your back pack)

UTMB Qualifying Race & ITRA Points

The Malnbunka course at Run Larapinta is registered with the UTMB.

Participants who finish the Malbubnka course will receive a UTMB Performance Index in the category of the race. The Performance Index is used in a similar way as the ‘qualifying points’ to show a runner’s experience at different distances and can be used to enter the UTMB World Series Events and combined with Running Stones to enter the UTMB Finals.

UTMB Index races to do not give Running Stones to finishers, these are only available to finishers at UTMB World Series Events and UTMB World Series Majors. Vist the UTMB website for more information here.

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 between August 2022 and the August 2024 race:

  • 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 satisfaction of 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 the 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) 

Junior Entrants

Our general policy at Rapid Ascent is that we welcome junior competitors into all our events because we believe youth should be given the opportunity to challenge themselves if they want to and not be restricted just because of their age. We need to tread carefully because at the same time we also have a duty of care over them to make sure they get through safely and enjoy the experience.

Please review the following safeguards designed to ensure junior entrant’s safe participation during the event. Rapid Ascent also requires that:

  • Junior entrants submit a hydration and nutrition plan for Race Director’s approval before the race.
    • We want to see what and how much the entrant plans to eat / drink during each stage so we can see an understanding of fueling during an endurance event
  • Entrants submit and complete a training program lasting at least 12 weeks that meets our expectations (roughly similar to the training program on our website). Training program to be submitted for approval at least 12 weeks prior to the race.
    • The training program should include some race simulation style of sessions with longer runs completed on consecutive days – ideally over rough terrain
  • We see evidence that this training plan has been completed (via Strava link or other testimonial).
    • We want to receive updates on how training is progressing at least once a month over the 3 months leading up to the event.
  • Junior entrants must meet/chat with the Rapid Ascent RD on the phone approx. 4 weeks before the start of the race to discuss:
    • training and preparation for the event
    • hydration and nutrition plan during each stage
    • ability to use the CAPRA mapping ap and navigation function to follow an unmarked course
    • mental attitude and approach to the race
  • We speak to their running coach (or an independent runner who knows the entrant) about how their training is progressing and their mental and physical approach to the event
  • Entrants completing more than one stage must submit a medical certificate stating that they are medically fit to start the race

NOTE: If a race official considers that an underage athlete is in distress at any point in the race, then the athlete must be seen by a member of the event medical team who will determine if they are fit to continue.

Please contact Rapid Ascent to discuss these requirements further.

40% Discount for Locals

To support the local runners and members of the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club we are very happy to provide a 40% 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.

TERMS OF ENTRY

Click here to download a copy of the Terms of Entry Form. If you have any questions about this, please contact Rapid Ascent via [email protected]

ENTRY AND REFUND POLICY 

Refund Policy

If a competitor withdraws more than 23 days prior to event day they have the option of a credit or refund:

  • Credit: Credit towards another Rapid Ascent event – less a 10% administration fee
  • Refund: A refund will be offered, less 15% administration fee

If a competitor withdraws less than 23 days before event day:

  • No credits or refunds will be issued

Refunds/credits must be requested in writing via [email protected]
A refund cannot be granted once a credit has been issued.

Transfer Policy

  • Transfer of individual race entries are NOT permitted.
  • Providing there are spaces available, a runner may transfer from a higher entry fee event/category to a lower entry fee event/category before 8:00am AEST on the Tuesday before event day. In this case, the difference between the two entry fees will not be refunded.
  • Providing there are spaces available, a runner may transfer from a lower entry fee event to a higher entry fee event up to 8:00am AEST on the Tuesday before event day – no admin fee will be charged. Any entry upgrades requested after 8:00am AEST on the Tuesday before event day will incur a $15 upgrade fee (plus entry fee difference), to be paid at race registration.

Wait List Policy

A waiting list for entries will be set in place once the field limit of 200 4-stage participants is reached. The following conditions apply to the wait list:

  • An entrant must pay an entry deposit of 20% of the entry fee for their chosen event to be added to the wait list (ie. If a solo runner enters then their deposit is 20% of the solo entry fee).
  • If and when an entry becomes available, entry spots will be offered to the names on the wait list in chronological order. You will have a limited number of days to accept or decline that entry spot.
  • If someone on the wait list is offered a spot and they accept the entry, they must pay the balance of their entry fee when they complete their entry.
  • If someone on the wait list is offered a spot and they decline the entry, they will be refunded their entry deposit less an administration fee of 10% of the entry fee for their chosen event (ie. If a solo runner then 10% of the solo entry fee will be retained as an admin charge).
  • If someone on the wait list is not offered a spot, then their full entry deposit will be refunded 1 week after the event.
  • If someone on the wait list no longer wants to participate in the event, they can withdraw from the wait list at any time and receive a full refund of their entry deposit.

EVENT RESCHEDULING / CANCELLATIONS

If the event is deemed unsafe or unable to be held on the proposed date, the following steps shall be followed:

  • Rapid Ascent will endeavor to reschedule the event to another date with all entries transferring to the new date
  • If the new event date is more than 23 days after the original date and you are unable to attend a competitor may withdraw from the event according to the refund policy above.
  • If the new event date is within 23 days of the original date and you cannot attend you can receive a race credit to any Rapid Ascent event less a 25% admin fee

Note:

  • Rapid Ascent reserves the right to alter or amend the originally proposed course(s) from that which was published on the event website for any reason
  • Advice of any event postponement or change will be made on the front page of the event website as early as possible before the event, and will be posted to the official race notice board at the registration marquee.