Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run
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Organiser: Coastal Track and Trail Runners
The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run returns to Port Macquarie, NSW, on Sunday, 26 April 2026, featuring challenging courses of 42km, 21km, 12km, and 7km through the enchanting Burrawan State Forest.
Inspired by a passion for coastal trail running, this event is named after "Old Bottlebutt," a distinctive ancient Red Bloodwood tree renowned for its unique shape within the forest.
The 21km (one lap) and 42km (two laps) routes guide runners along scenic tracks and trails that reveal the forest's hidden beauty and secrets, offering a memorable trail running experience for all levels.
Distances:
7K
12K
Half Marathon
Marathon
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