The 51st Great NOSH Footrace on 11 October 2026 is a tough 15km trail run – using SI stick timing, course map, and control checkpoints – from Forestville Park (aka Ferretville), to and around Manly Dam, and back to finish at Forestville Park.
REGISTRATION AND START
Registration opens at 7:30pm for timing stick & map collection.
A mandatory briefing will occur at 8:20am.
Please assemble for the start with faster participants in front and slower behind.
The mass start for all participants will be at 8:30am.
Participants have up to 4 hours to complete the course before course closure at 12:30pm.
CONTROL CHECKPOINTS
Control checkpoints will be used to set the course. If you fail to register any control on your SI timing stick you will not be recognised as completing the course and therefore register a MP (missed punch) result.
WATER STATIONS
All runners are encouraged to be self-sufficient for both hydration and nutrition needs.
Water is available at the Start/Finish, and at the (half way) Manly Dam picnic area.
CUT-OFF TIMES
A sweep will follow the back of the field. Cut-off times will apply based on the last participant reaching the finish by 12:30pm when the course closes. If you fall behind the sweep, you will not make the finish cut-off time and register a DNF (did not finish) result. If this is the case please make sure you advise the sweep, a marshal, &/or the organiser, of your situation.
