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Final Race Day Info

Jul 9, 2026

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 at Catherine Hill Bay headland to ensure safety. Don’t stress about this – if it’s needed there will be plenty of course marking and marshals in place to guide you. 

Race bibs will be available to pick up from registration on Friday 5:00pm -7:00pm and Saturday from 7:00am. You will need your race bib number for collection. If you did not receive your race number by email the runner list is linked on the button below.

The Event Safety Briefing is now available on the video below, please watch it prior to attending. As mentioned in the briefing the race will be a trickle start, with two runners starting every five seconds to reduce congestion on course. Please line up according to the time target signs in the start area.

Parking within Raffertys Resort will be limited, once the Resort is full, parking will be along Raffertys Road, and then near Cams Wharf boat ramp and along Crangan Bay Drive. Please follow the directions of parking marshals and volunteers to the nearest available parking and take care not to block any driveways or roads when parking. If you’re arriving for the later event starts (22km and 15km) you might end up with a 5-10min walk to the Event Centre. Plan accordingly, remember we will have a bag drop area for your gear at the Resort.

Due to this year’s course changes, there will be more running alongside and across roads than in previous years. Please pay close attention to course signage and always follow the instructions of traffic controllers and event marshals to ensure everyone’s safety.

Please note that dogs are not permitted within Raffertys Resort during the event.

The Event Program is available via the button below. This important document has all the information you need about race day

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