EVENT INFORMATION
Everything you need to prepare for Cave Run and plan your race day.
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026
Naracoorte Caves National Park
89 Wonambi Road, Naracoorte SA 5271
Plan to arrive with enough time for parking, bib collection and the pre-race briefing.
START TIMES AND CUT-OFFS
42 km
START
7:15 am
CUT-OFF
1:15 pm
TIME ALLOWED
6 hours
23 km
START
8:30 am
CUT-OFF
11:45 am
TIME ALLOWED
3 hours 15 minutes
15 km
START
9:30 am
CUT-OFF
12:15 pm
TIME ALLOWED
2 hours 45 minutes
5 km
START
10:00 am
CUT-OFF
12:15 pm
TIME ALLOWED
2 hours 15 minutes
Times and cut-offs shown above are the current published schedule. Any necessary changes will be posted on the website and sent to registered participants.
BIB COLLECTION
Collect your race bib on Saturday afternoon or from the registration area in the Cave Run start and finish precinct on race morning.
SATURDAY COLLECTION
Saturday 31 October 2026
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Helloworld Travel Naracoorte
Collecting your bib on Saturday is recommended and will make race morning quicker and easier.
RACE MORNING COLLECTION
Sunday 1 November 2026
Race bibs can also be collected from the registration area within the Cave Run start and finish precinct.
Please arrive early enough to park, collect your bib, prepare and attend the pre-race briefing.
EVENT PRECINCT
The Cave Run start and finish precinct is based in the Naracoorte Caves National Park Visitor Centre area.
PARKING AND ARRIVAL
Use the existing National Park car parks and follow the directions of event staff and parking marshals. Overflow parking will be used when required. Keep marked emergency-access routes clear at all times.
TOILETS
Public toilet facilities are available in the Visitor Centre area.
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCIES
A central first-aid point will operate within the start and finish precinct. Report injuries, illness or other incidents to the nearest event official. For a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
SHARED NATIONAL PARK
Naracoorte Caves National Park remains open to the public during the event. Participants and other park visitors may share trails and facilities. Follow course signage and marshal instructions, give way when directed and keep the finish area and emergency access routes clear.
WEATHER AND COURSE CHANGES
The event team will monitor weather, fire danger and park conditions. The event may be held, modified or cancelled if required for participant, volunteer, public or environmental safety. Any changes will be published on the website and sent to registered participants.
PLAN YOUR RACE DAY
View courses and maps
Read the participant guide
Plan your journey and parking
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