About This Race
The 35K provides the complete coastal trail challenge, featuring the dramatic rock platform section at Shark Hole and extensive beach running at Catherine Hill Bay. With 978 meters of elevation change and diverse terrain including 20% singletrack and 15% sand, this distance showcases everything the Central Coast has to offer.
The 35K provides the complete coastal trail challenge, featuring the dramatic rock platform section at Shark Hole and extensive beach running at Catherine Hill Bay. With 978 meters of elevation change and diverse terrain including 20% singletrack and 15% sand, this distance showcases everything the Central Coast has to offer.
Elevation Profile
Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.
The course gains 732m over 35km, with the steepest section between km 19–km 19.
Location
Practical Info
SYD - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Event is hosted from Rafferty's Resort on Lake Macquarie, offering self-catering accommodation on 38 acres. Located 90 minutes north of Sydney.
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Notable Features
The course's defining characteristic is its journey from calm lake shore to rugged coastline, including an exhilarating section along rock platforms where waves crash alongside runners. The route passes under the historic Catherine Hill Bay jetty and through diverse terrain that ranges from peaceful lakeside running to challenging coastal singletrack.