Grit and determination will be on show when keen athletes take on the Run Larapinta and Shimano Gravel Muster Stage Race later this month in Central Australia.
Run Larapinta is a 4-day, 4-stage trail running event held on 16 to 19 August along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail. The sold-out run will see 200 runners from across Australia test their stamina in the 10th iteration of the event.
Two different course lengths make up the event: the Malbunka long course featuring stages of 20km - 41km each day and the Namatjira offering stages of 13km - 27km.
The Gravel Muster Stage Race, formally known as the Redback MTB Stage Race, is a gravel race that will take competitors through the stunning East MacDonnell Ranges from 22 - 25 August.
The 4-day gravel riding experience delivers a blend of timed racing stages and untimed cruising sections in each day's route. This unique mix of racing and riding allows riders to test their mettle while also experiencing the sheer beauty of the outback landscapes at a more leisurely pace.
Both events are delivered by adventure company Rapid Ascent and supported by the Northern Territory Government through the Event Funding program delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company.
