22KM TRAIL RUN
- 22KM
- July 10, 2027
- LAKE MACQUARIE, NSW
COURSE STATISTICS
- DISTANCE:
- 22.5KM
- ELEVATION:
- +/- 488M
- TRAILS:
- 20% SINGLE TRAIL, 60% FIRE TRAIL, 20% SEALED PATH
- COURSE RECORDS:
- 1:30:24 (MALE) 1:46:28 (FEMALE)
- COURSE CLOSES:
- 3PM (5.5 HRS)
- RACE REGO:
- 5:30-7:00pm Friday July 9, 2027 & 7:00-8:45am Saturday July 10, 2027
- RACE START:
- 9:15am Saturday July 10, 2027
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Starting from the very edge of Lake Macquarie, runners in the 22km course are in for a variety of terrain and trails on their journey from calm lake shores to rugged coastline.
After exiting Raffertys Resort and winding through Murrays Beach, you will emerge back on the lake shore for some flat easy running. Turning right and up the fire trail, you will soon cross Murrays Beach Rd and follow the fire trail up to the footbridge and to the first aid station.
Following Scenic Drive towards Caves Beach and the ocean, you will be rewarded with views in both directions along spectacular coastline. Dropping down next to the ocean, along some rocky trails and across a small creek – you’ll keep heading south and the ocean views continue. Before long you’ll head out onto the rock platform south of the infamous Shark Hole for an exhilarating run along the edge as the waves crash alongside. Soon you will reach Aid Station 2 and the 36km/22km split point.
From the split point, head up the fire trail – keep an eye on course markings as numerous 4WD tracks enter from each side.
The finish is near. A course chance in 2026 eliminates the dreaded Scenic Trail climb, instead you will follow the highway for a short distance back to Aid Station 1, cross back over the footbridge and follow the trails back to Raffertys Resort and your finish line on the shores of Lake Macquarie!
COURSE MAP
AID STATIONS
There are two marshalled aid stations on the 22km course:
- 5.5KM
- AID STATION 1 (FOOTBRIDGE)
- 14.5KM
- AID STATION 2 (MIDDLE CAMP)
- 20KM
- AID STATION 1 (FOOTBRIDGE)
ACCREDITATION
International Trail Running Association
Raffertys Coastal Run 35km and 22km events are accredited with the International Trail Running Association (iTRA).
Raffertys Coastal Run will contribute to all 22km and 35km finishers ‘Performance Index’ and National League Ranking. Some trail running events use ‘Performance Index’ to determine qualification, start waves or similar.
UTMB World Series Index
Raffertys Coastal Run 22km and 35km events are also UTMB® World Index Races.
A UTMB Index race contributes towards every Finishers UTMB Index in the corresponding category (20K, 50K, 100K or 100M) and gives runners access to the UTMB World Series Events or Majors.
Finishing a UTMB Index race will contribute towards your UTMB Performance Index.