Event Overview
Transcend Trails will be held on Saturday 22 August 2026 in Western Australia’s Avon Valley region, with courses running through Walyunga National Park and finishing near Cobblers Pool. Distance options listed by the organiser include 6km and 12km hike-or-run events, a 28km and 40km hike-or-run, plus 65km and relay categories, alongside an adaptive wheelchair 6km and a kids dash. The event provides marked courses and GPX files, and applies specified rules around support, transitions and mandatory gear.
What the Course Demands
Across the longer courses, the route is described in legs with repeated climbs, descents and sustained undulation, including steeper ascents to ridgelines and more technical downhill sections. The organiser notes steps in the Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary segment and highlights multiple creek crossings and narrow single-track in places. For 65km and relay categories, cut-off times are enforced through key checkpoints, so pacing and efficient transitions matter for maintaining progress.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners preparing for off-road racing that includes sustained climbing and sections requiring careful foot placement, particularly over the 28km, 40km and 65km options. The shorter 6km and 12km categories provide a more accessible entry point while still using the event’s marked course framework. Relay formats suit athletes who want a team-based day with defined checkpoint changeovers under formal event rules.
