Set for August 30, 2025, this night-time trail running event draws participants into the wild beauty of The Dial Range, departing from Mount Gnomon Farm near Penguin, Tasmania. Runners can choose between a short course (4.6 km), medium course (12 km), or long course (18 km), each beginning under headlamps—kicking off at 6:00 PM for the longest distance, followed by staggered starts for shorter ones. This event emphasizes self-reliance in winter trail conditions, requiring participants on medium and long courses to carry mandatory gear, including a mobile phone, water, a compression bandage, and weather-appropriate clothing. Unique race-day features include a post-race Run Nation Film Festival screening, camping and glamping options at the venue, live music, and community atmosphere—with no finisher medals for individual races, but a special “Triple Crown Finisher’s Medal” awarded to those completing all three NWTRS races.
Race
5 km
Race Date:
30 August, 2025
Launching at the same event on 30 August 2025, the 4.6 km Short Course offers a friendly night-time introduction to trail running, starting at Mount Gnomon Farm and run by the North West Trail Running Series.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the North West Trail Running Short Course?
How long is the North West Trail Running Short Course?
Where does the North West Trail Running Short Course take place?
What is the elevation gain of the North West Trail Running Short Course?
How can I prepare for the North West Trail Running Short Course?
How do I choose the right training plan for the North West Trail Running Short Course?
Launching at the same event on 30 August 2025, the 4.6 km Short Course offers a friendly night-time introduction to trail running, starting at Mount Gnomon Farm and run by the North West Trail Running Series.
The North West Trail Running Short Course is 5km long.
The North West Trail Running Short Course takes place in Penguin, TAS, Australia.
Runna classifies the North West Trail Running Short Course elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the North West Trail Running Short Course?
Launching at the same event on 30 August 2025, the 4.6 km Short Course offers a friendly night-time introduction to trail running, starting at Mount Gnomon Farm and run by the North West Trail Running Series.
How long is the North West Trail Running Short Course?
The North West Trail Running Short Course is 5km long.
Where does the North West Trail Running Short Course take place?
The North West Trail Running Short Course takes place in Penguin, TAS, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the North West Trail Running Short Course?
Runna classifies the North West Trail Running Short Course elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the North West Trail Running Short Course?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the North West Trail Running Short Course?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Nature
Night Run
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