Elephant Trail Race 2021 photos are NOW available online
They are FREE this year
Big thank you to Cooper, Hamish,Rob from Dennis Photography
Elephant Trail Race 2021 photos are NOW available online
They are FREE this year
Big thank you to Cooper, Hamish,Rob from Dennis Photography
ELEPHANT TRAIL RACE
18-20 JULY 2025
Port Macquarie
ETR RACE OPTIONS
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
DISTANCES,TIMES,PACERS, MANDATORY GEAR
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ETR RACE OPTIONS
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
217km-160km-100km-PACERS Mandatory Gear List
You are not required to carry all your mandatory gear with you, but it is mandatory that you have it available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.
Mandatory Gear you must carry at all times.
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Mobile Phone (for photos and to call us if you need us)
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Whistle
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Water Bottles or Bladders (capacity to carry 2 Litres of water)
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Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched).
NOTE:2025 We are changing over to SNAKE BANDAGE ONLY
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Small Backup Light
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Emergency Space Blanket
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Collapsible Cup or extra Soft Flask (no cups on course)
Mandatory Gear to be available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.
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Main Headlamp + Spare Batteries (required to collect after 1pm Saturday)
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Long Sleeve Synthetic Fleece Top
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Long Sleeve Thermal Top (polypropylene, wool).
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Long Leg Thermal Pants (polypropylene, wool).
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Waterproof and Breathable Jacket with Fully Taped.
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Beanie or Buff.
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Full-Fingered Lightweight Thermal Gloves (Polypropylene, Wool)
50km-25km-13km Mandatory Gear
You are not required to carry all your mandatory gear with you,
but it is mandatory that you have it available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.
Mandatory Gear you must carry at all times:
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Mobile Phone (for photos and to call us if you need us)
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Whistle
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Water Bottles or Bladders for 50km, 25km [capacity to carry 2 Litres of water]
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Water Bottles or Bladders for 13km [capacity to carry 1 Litres of water]
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Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched)
NOTE:2025 We are changing over to SNAKE BANDAGE ONLY
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Headlamp [50km only]
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Emergency Space Blanket
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Collapsible Cup or extra Soft Flask (no cups on course)
5km Mandatory Gear
You are not required to carry all your mandatory gear with you,
but it is mandatory that you have it available at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.
Mandatory Gear you must carry at all times:
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Mobile Phone (for photos and to call us if you need us)
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Whistle
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Water Bottles or Bladders for 5km [capacity to carry 500ml of water]
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Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched)
NOTE:2025 We are changing over to SNAKE BANDAGE ONLY
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Collapsible Cup or extra Soft Flask (no cups on course) Recommended.
Recommended Gear - 50km-25km-13km-5km
[May become mandatory depending on conditions]. Decision will be made by 4pm the night before race, but make sure you still have all gear at the hub encase weather changes and RD asks to carry.
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Long Sleeve Synthetic Fleece Top
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Long Sleeve Thermal Top (polypropylene, wool).
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Waterproof and Breathable Jacket with Fully Taped.
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Beanie or Buff.
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Full-Fingered Lightweight Thermal Gloves (Polypropylene, Wool)
Drop bags are to be left at the Start/Finish HQ aid station tent.
The mandatory gear required to carry may change if weather conditions are very cold or wet.
This decision can be made by the Race Director at any time.
ETR RACE OPTIONS -Distances
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
OUR RACES
217km
(135 mile) Ultra Elite
(18+ years to enter)
217.60km / 11510m+
5.30pm Friday - 2pm Sunday
[44.5hours]
No last lap cut off
2 lap anti-clockwise
2 lap clockwise
2 lap anti-clockwise
2 lap clockwise
160km (100mile)
(18+ years to enter)
163.3km / 8650m+
7.00pm Friday - 2pm Sunday
[43 hours]
No last lap cut off
2 lap anti-clockwise
2 lap clockwise
2 lap anti-clockwise
100km- Solo
(18+ years to enter)
108.8km / 5760m+
6.30am Saturday - 2pm Sunday [31.5 hours]
All runners must leave the Start/Finish HQ before 5.30am Sunday to start their last lap (75km Lap 4). AFTER THIS TIME YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE.
2 lap clockwise
2 lap anti-clockwise
100km Staged race (3 days)
Entry Fees
(18+ years to enter)
103.4km / 4820m+
DAY 1
7.00pm Friday-6.30am Saturday 25.8km [11.5 hours]
DAY 2
7.30am Saturday-6.00am Sunday 51.8km [22.5 hours]
DAY 3
7.00am Sunday-2pm Sunday
25.8km [7 hours]
Rules
- Must stop for at least 1 hour
- Must be on the start line for next race
- Must complete each race within the time allocated
- NO Death Valley
- Once all 3 days have been finished between allocated times, you will receive you finishes buckle.
1 lap anti-clockwise direction
2 lap clockwise direction
1 lap clockwise direction
75km
(50km+25km)
ETR DOUBLE
(18+ years to enter)
Purchase 50km ticket and
Purchase 25km ticket
50km
51.8km / 2410m+
7.30am - 10.30pm Saturday
[15 hrs-UTMB Points]
or
7.30am Saturday-2pm Sunday [30.5hrs-No Points]
25km
25.8km / 1200m+
7.00am Sunday-2pm Sunday [7hrs]
50km
2 lap clockwise
25km
1 lap clockwise
50km
(18+ years to enter)
* there are special exceptions
51.8km / 2410m+
7.30am - 10.30pm Saturday
[15 hrs-UTMB Points]
or
7.30am Saturday-2pm Sunday
[30.5hrs-No Points]
2 lap clockwise
25km
(18+ years to enter)
* there are special exceptions
25.8km / 1200m+
7.00am - 2pm Sunday [7hrs]
1 lap clockwise
13km
(14+ years to enter)
* there are special exceptions
13.0km / 420m+
7.30am - 2pm Sunday
[6 1/2hrs]
5km
(10+ years to enter)
Under 12 must have a parent enter race with them
5.0km
10.00am - 11.30am Saturday [1 1/2hrs]
2.5km kids
(FREE to the whole family)
Kids under the age of 12 must have adult supervision when on course.
2.5km
11.00am - 12.00pm Sunday [1hrs]
At 2pm Sunday the elephant full course is officially CLOSED to all runners regardless of where you are on course. All runners will be removed from course.
ETR RACE Pacers 217km, 160km
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
Pacers
217KM (LAP 7 - 8)
160KM (LAP 5 - 6)
100KM (NO pacers)
Rules on Pacers
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Must purchase Pacer 25km or 50km ticket (this is not the normal 25km or 50km ticket)
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50km Pacer x1
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25km x2
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Last lap of your race, is called the 'Party Wave' lap. You can have 1x 50km pacer and/or multiple 25km pacers (only on last lap) to help you finish of your race. Party Wave Lap example 1x50km pacer, 3x25km pacers to bring the runner home.
50 km Pacer
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They must purchase a 50km Pacer entry
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They will receive a 50km medal once the 2 laps (50km) is completed.
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Pacer must be ready to start when their runner starts their 2nd last lap, regardless of the time.
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If your 217km or 160km runner has pulled out. The pacer is allowed to leave to complete the 50km reverse laps solo. Pacer must be finished by 2pm Sunday, as course closes at 2pm. Once Pacer has completed the 50km (2 reverse laps) they will receive a 50km medal.
25 km Pacer
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They must purchase a 25km Pacer entry
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They will receive a 25km medal once they complete their pacer lap (25km)
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Pacer must be ready to start when their runner starts either their 2nd last lap or last lap (reverse direction) regardless of time.
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If their 217km or 160km runner has pulled out. The pacer is allowed complete in the 25km race on Sunday morning at 7am. Pacer must be finished by 2pm Sunday as course closes at 2pm. Once they complete the 25 km (1 forward lap) they will receive a 25km medal.