Media release – Bob Brown Foundation, 25 February 2023

takayna Trail 2023: running to protect Tasmania’s wilderness begins

Tasmania’s northwest will be abuzz with trail runners from around Australia this weekend as the annual takayna Trail takes place out of Waratah.

takayna Trail host three different running events – takayna trail ultra-marathon 62km, takayna 22km or the new two person relay race.

This event will raise money to support the Bob Brown Foundation campaign to have takayna / Tarkine protected as a World Heritage listed national park, returned to Aboriginal ownership. More than 150 runners have currently raised over $300,000 for the 2023 event.

Race schedule

6:30 am: takayna trail ultra-marathon 62km.

9:00 am: takayna 22km begins.

5:00 pm: all runners finished.