COVID Safety at Running Wild:
This event will operate according to all NSW Health COVID- 19 public health orders and the Running Wild NSW COVID Safety plan. All runners are asked to adhere to all guidelines at all times during the event and not attend the event on race day should they be unwell or have any symptoms for COVID-19.
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We celebrate Australia Day each year with a bush run with a difference. A 5km loop course around Knapsack Park, Glenbrook. The course has a mixture of single track, fire trail, descents, climbs and two lookouts. 3 hours or 6 hours.Solo runners, pairs relay and teams relay and up to four categories are available to suit all runners. Get a bunch of mates together and come up and make a day of it. Have a run and then sit back, enjoy the company, have a cold drink and watch others do the running.
Starting out of the leafy surrounds of sleepy Knapsack Oval and taking in the sights of this largely unknown running reserve (well Mtb I suppose officially). The Knapsack Lap Race will provide single track, open fire trail, ridge lines, gully’s and tremendous views from the Marge’s and Elizabeth Lookouts. All in a tidy 5km circuit. The event offers opportunities for solo runners and relay teams. With time frames of 3hrs and 6hrs to choose from. Run as many or as few laps as you want, but most importantly don’t miss the most enjoyable Australia Day event going round in running circles (literally). RESULTS can be found on Tempus Timing
“Trail Kids collaborate with Running Wild to put on a 3 race series of trail races for kids! Race 2 will be in conjunction with the Knapsack Lap Race. At Knapsack, after the grown ups 3h race, Trail Kids are offering a 1km un-timed race for under 10’s and a 3km timed race (consisting of 2 x 1.5km laps) for 5-14 year olds. Head to the Trail Kids website for all the details and registration”
Race Records
| Name | Time | Laps | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Davies | 6:18:21 | 15 laps | 6hr Solo Male | 2013 |
| Kath Carty | 5:54:58 | 12 laps | 6hr Solo Female | 2014 |
| Beth ‘n’ Gill | 6:08:48 | 15 laps | 6hr Pairs | 2013 |
| RW Leisurely Strollers | 6:13:36 | 14 laps | 6hr Team | 2013 |
| Dave Byrne | 3:16:48 | 9 laps | 3hr Solo Male | 2014 |
| Jo Brischetto | 3:07:56 | 7 laps | 3hr Solo Female | 2015 |
| Mountain Boys | 3:05:52 | 8 laps | 3hr Pairs | 2013 |
| Run with the Breeze | 3:06:17 | 9 laps | 3hr Team | 2013 |
Australian National Anthem – 2015
Stats
Race Date: October 2023
Time: 7:30am Start
Race Number Collection Time: 6:30am
Race Number Collection Location: Knapsack Park, Glenbrook
Mandatory items: 500ml bottle or fuel belt. Please bring as it is part of our approvals
Distance: Whatever you can complete in the time frame
Aid: 2 aid stations. 1 manned at start/finish and 1 unmanned at Elizabeth Lookout
Entry Fees
3hr solo members – $45.00; solo non-members – $65.00; pairs – $80.00; teams (3 runners) – $105.00; teams (4 runners) – $130.00
6hr solo members – $50.00; solo non-members – $70.00; pairs – $100.00; teams (3 runners) – $125.00; teams (4 runners) – $150.00
No on the day entries. All events have a competitor limit.