Run Larapinta Stage Race

Run Larapinta is a 4 day, 4 stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia's Northern Territory.

Boundless beauty, breathless exuberance, day-old friendships that will last for years and the unspoilt grandeur of a landscape that transcends time… this is an extraordinary run that should be on every bucket list.

The 2026 event sees participants based out of Alice Springs for all stages.

The Malbunka (The Longer Course)*: Stage 1: 20km around Alice Springs from the Old Telegraph Station to The Mercure Stage 2: 41km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm Stage 3: 33km from Birthday Waterhole turn off to Standley Chasm. Stage 4: 34km from Ochre Pits to Ellery Creek Water Hole.

The Namatjira (The Shorter Course): Stage 1: 13.5km around Alice Springs from the Old Telegraph Station to The Mercure Stage 2: 21km from Standley Chasm – High Route loop Stage 3: 22km Birthday Waterhole to Standley Chasm Stage 4: 27km from Counts Point turn off to Ellery Creek Water Hole.

Both courses will be held at the same time, utilise the same event services and be conducted in the same friendly spirit.