Australian Outback Marathon
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of running on the red earth of the desert with breathtaking views of Uluru.
- Join a global community of runners as you tackle diverse terrains, including unsealed roads and soft-sand dunes.
- Savour the unique atmosphere of the Australian Outback Marathon, set against the iconic backdrop of Kata Tjuta.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities at Ayers Rock Resort, ensuring a memorable experience for all participants.
Now in its 15th year and one of the most unique Australian running events on the running calendar. Ayers Rock Resort once again plays host to the Australian Outback Marathon on the last Saturday in July. With entrants participating from all over the world and set amongst one of the most iconic backdrops in the world. Entrants from every continent will once again pound the red dust with spectacular views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Race organiser and sports tour operator, Travelling Fit, have designed the event to be enjoyed by all levels of running abilities offering four different events -a full marathon, half marathon and two fun runs. Most of the course is run on unsealed roads, trails and bush tracks with some soft-sand and a few dunes thrown in for good measure (the views are spectacular!)
This event is unique and is not just about finishing the chosen distance, it is about being amongst one of the most iconic Australian landscapes and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. Don’t miss out on your chance to compete in this amazing Australian race. Contact us today and we will help you get there.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Activities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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