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It’s time to get excited again for the spectacular Raffertys Coastal Run!

Even though the 2020 version of the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all in for the 2021 version scheduled for Saturday 3rd July. Read More

It is with a heavy heart that we have to postpone Raffertys Coastal Run, planned for Saturday 18th July. With the decision of event sponsor and venue, Raffertys Resort, to close for the next 5 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have no alternative but to postpone the event till 2021. Read More

Love trail running? Looking for a family friendly running event offering trails with beautiful coastal views and a variety of terrain? Then you’ve come to the right place with Raffertys Coastal Run, sponsored by Lake Macquarie City Council. Read More

Once again trail runners descended on Lake Macquarie and Raffertys Resort for the 2019 edition of Raffertys Coastal Run. Sunny but blustery conditions at the start line greeted the runners but that didn’t stop them smashing out some super quick times around the picturesque course. Read More

If you haven’t had a look through the official Event Program yet you definitely should do so before event day. It contains all the information you need to know about the day, what time to arrive, how to get there, where the aid stations are located and what is available at the aid stations. Read More

Raffertys Coastal Run 2019 is less than two weeks away. Congratulations on securing your spot and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

The Event Program is available for download via the link below. This important document contains lots of information so we recommend taking a few minutes to have a good read. Read More

We are super excited to announce that we are supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) as part of our Raffertys Coastal Run 2019 event on Saturday 13th July.

The NBCF is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Read More

Is your motivation to train waning now that winter has arrived? Sounds like you need a goal, something to look forward to and make those chilly morning runs worthwhile. If that’s the case then we have something for you, the Raffertys Coastal Run! Now is a great time to enter as well, with a price rise happening next week you can get in early and save yourself some dollars. Read More

If trail running is your passion and you are looking for a family friendly event offering trails with spectacular coastal views and a variety of terrain, this event is for you!

12km, 22km and 36km Course Options

Hosted from the magnificent Raffertys Resort on the shores of Lake Macquarie, the event accommodates runners of all abilities with three course distances on offer; 12km, 22km and 36km. Read More