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Race Day Wrap Up
A week of on-off rain had everyone wondering what race day would bring. As it turned out, the timing couldn't have been better! Wallarah National Park and surrounds served up fast, tacky trails beneath bright winter skies, creating near-perfect conditions for a day of trail running. This year's course saw the addition of some spectacular ocean...
Final Race Day Info
Raffertys Coastal Run is almost here! We can't wait to see you at Lake Macquarie on Saturday. Due to recent weather there will be sections of the course that are muddy and slippery and you will get your feet wet. Come prepared and watch your footing out there! Depending on the swell in the coming days we may need to re-route the course slightly...
2026 Event Program Available
The 2026 Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to beautiful Lake Macquarie. EVENT PROGRAM & RACE BIBS The Event Program is now available with information including the event schedule, location, parking, registration rules and aid station information. If you missed last week's announcement, there has...
Event Update – Course Change
We hope you are all looking forward to joining us at Raffertys Coastal Run in just a few short weeks! Now is the time to start making those final plans - transport, accommodation, etc. Those of you who have run this event before will be familiar with course changes due to ongoing development in the Lake Macquarie region. This year we received...
Final Race Day Info
Raffertys Coastal Run is almost here! We can't wait to see you at Lake Macquarie on Saturday. Due to recent weather there will be sections of the course that are muddy and slippery and you will get your feet wet. Come prepared and watch your footing out there! ...
Final Race Day Info
Raffertys Coastal Run is almost here! We can't wait to see you at Lake Macquarie on Saturday. Due...
2026 Event Program Available
The 2026 Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to beautiful Lake Macquarie. EVENT PROGRAM & RACE BIBS The Event Program is now available with information including the event schedule, location, parking, registration rules...
2026 Event Program Available
The 2026 Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to...
Event Update – Course Change
We hope you are all looking forward to joining us at Raffertys Coastal Run in just a few short weeks! Now is the time to start making those final plans - transport, accommodation, etc. Those of you who have run this event before will be familiar with course changes...
Event Update – Course Change
We hope you are all looking forward to joining us at Raffertys Coastal Run in just a few short...
SOLD OUT!
Entries for the 2026 Raffertys Coastal Run have now sold out across all distances! A huge...
Book your stay on the start line!
Do you have your race travel plans sorted for Raffertys Coastal Run? Did you know that event...
Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
Get in quick if you want to sign up at early bird rates! Prices for the Rafferty Coastal Run are...
Entries Open!
Entries have opened for the 2026 Raffertys Coastal Run! Join us this year and find out why we love...
Race Day Wrap Up
Raffertys Coastal Run 2025 brought the magic once again! Thank you for being part of it! We had a...
Final Race Day Information
Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We can't wait to see you at Lake Macquarie on Saturday. Due...
Event Program Available
The 2025 Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to...
Don’t Miss Out – Entries Closing Soon
Entries Close Midnight Wednesday 2nd July Join us for Raffertys Coastal Run next week at Lake...
Eat, Stay, Run at Raffertys
We are getting excited to host the Raffertys Coastal Run once again from the beautiful Raffertys...
Early Bird Pricing Ends Tonight
Get in quick if you want to sign up at early bird rates! Prices for the Rafferty Coastal Run are...
Entries Open
Entries have now opened for the 2025 Raffertys Coastal Run! Join us this year and find out why we...
Race Wrap Up
What an amazing race day at the Raffertys Coastal Run! We had a great turnout - 57% race newbies...
Final Race Details
The 2024 Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We can't wait to see you at Lake Macquarie on...
Sold Out!
The 2024 Raffertys Coastal Run is now sold out! Congratulations to all runners who have secured...
Event Program Available
The 2024 Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! We are...
Stay For The Weekend
We are getting excited to host the Raffertys Coastal Run once again from the beautiful Raffertys...
The Perfect Trail Run Getaway
The Raffertys Coastal Run event is one of a kind! The trail run starts and finishes on the lawns...
Event Wrap Up
That’s a wrap for the Raffertys Coastal Run 2023! Congratulations to all who took on the Raffertys...
Last Minute Info
Race day is almost here! and we can’t wait to see you at Raffertys on Saturday. Race bibs will be...
Entries Closing Soon
The weather forecast is out and it’s looking like perfect conditions for a trail running adventure...
Entries Open!
Raffertys Coastal Run returns to its July date in 2023, and entries are now open! If you missed...
Event Wrap Up
More than 750 runners and their friends and families joined us for a spectacular day on the shores...
Last Minute Info
Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here, after a couple of false starts the stars have aligned, the...
Event Program Available
The first 2023 edition of Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly here! After a couple of years of delays...
Sold Out!
Everyone is excited for the return of the Raffertys Coastal Run on 4th Feb 2023 - so much so that...
Entries Selling Fast!
Raffertys Coastal Run Saturday 4th February, 2023 Lake Macquarie, NSW The Raffertys Coastal Run...
Event Postponed
Due to the extreme rain in the area over the last couple of days, and more expected we have had to...
Event Program Available
Saturday 9th July, 2022Lake Macquarie, NSW The 2022 edition of Raffertys Coastal Run is nearly...
Event Sold Out!
It appears everyone was as excited as us for the Raffertys Coastal Run, as entries have now sold...
We Are Racing!
2022 will see runners return to Raffertys Resort for the first time since 2019 - and we know you...
Event Postponed
Due to the COVID-19 situation in NSW and the continuing restrictions on outdoor events, Raffertys...
Event Postponed
Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation in Sydney and the extended lockdowns across the Sydney...
Event Postponed
Due to the COVID-19 situation in Sydney and the recently announced lockdowns across the Sydney...
Event Update
Raffertys Coastal Run is just around the corner and we hope you are all as keen as we are to get...
Event Program Available
The Raffertys Coastal Run is now less than two weeks away on Saturday 3rd July 2021....
Entries 50% Sold Out!
Raffertys Coastal Run, proudly sponsored by Lake Macquarie City Council is fast approaching and is...
Charity Partner Announcement
We are super excited to announce that we are once again supporting the National Breast Cancer...
Have You Signed Up Yet?
It’s time to get excited to run the Raffertys Coastal Run, sponsored by Lake Macquarie City...
2021 Entries Now Open
Love trail running? Looking for a family friendly running event offering trails with beautiful...
2021 Entries Opening 29th March
It’s time to get excited again for the spectacular Raffertys Coastal Run! Even though the 2020...
Results, Photos & Wrap Up
Once again trail runners descended on Lake Macquarie and Raffertys Resort for the 2019 edition of...
Last Minute Race Information
If you haven’t had a look through the official Event Program yet you definitely should do so...
Event Program Available
Raffertys Coastal Run 2019 is less than two weeks away. Congratulations on securing your spot and...
Beat The Price Rise
Is your motivation to train waning now that winter has arrived? Sounds like you need a goal,...