The Racing Pulse - June

Beat The Price Rise!

Raffertys Coastal Run

Lake Macquarie, Saturday 15 July 2023

How’s your training going? Are you looking for a new goal to keep you motivated on those chilly mornings?  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.

Choose from either the 12km, 22km or 36km course. The terrain is varied – bushland single track, fire trail, coastal tracks, rock platforms and beach running all feature to challenge and excite the most discerning of trail runners. There’s even a 1km Kids Fun Run which means the little ones can get involved just like mum or dad.

The event is hosted from the magnificent Raffertys Resort on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie. Nestled amongst beaches and bush on the quiet bay of Cams Wharf, the self catering resort offers visitors an opportunity to experience 38 acres of pure relaxation and rejuvenation – just 90 minutes north of Sydney. This location provides the perfect backdrop to a weekend of running and activities for the whole family. It’s runcation time!

With the price rise happening on 15th June, don’t miss out on your chance to experience this spectacular coastal trail run.

Royal National Park Event Wrap Up

Audley, Saturday 3 June 2023

Well, that was FUN!

The Royal National Park came alive this past Saturday as over 250 participants took to the trails and waterways pushing their physical limits and embracing the spirit of adventure. We want to congratulate every participant for taking on the challenge and joining us #livinglifetothemax.

A misty morning greeted teams as they descended into Audley for the early registration and race bag pick-up. The buzz of excitement and anticipation was thick as teams collected their maps and went off in pairs to make a game plan for the day ahead.

The courses were challenging for both Novice and Classic teams with long run and bike legs and some tricky hidden bonus checkpoints for a tempting 25-minute time credit. Returning Classic course teams were kept on their toes by some trails that the event hadn’t explored for many years. All teams did well navigating their way through the extensive trail network.  We love hearing the trail stories at the end of the day. Trail tail of the day goes to the Classic team whose suffered an early bike malfunction but didn’t let that stop them, completing the rest of the bike leg, and subsequent bike leg, on foot! No broken bike was going to stop them!

There were an impressive amount of parent/kid teams who took on the Max Adventure Race challenge – honing their abilities in communication, patience, resilience, and competitiveness. The triumphant delight on their faces upon crossing the finish line speaks volumes about the shared experience.

Thank you for being a part of the Royal National Park Max Adventure Race 2023. We cannot wait to welcome you back for future adventures! Speaking of, entries are now open for the next NSW leg of the Max Adventure Race series so why not sign up now to join us on the 16th September in the lower Blue Mountains!