The Run Tasmania Stage Race is designed to make things simple for runners — so all you have to do is run, rest and soak in the magnificent landscapes and friendly camaraderie of the event!
Key points about the event logistics:
- the event is based in Hobart for Day 1 and 2, and on the Tasman Peninsula for Day 3 and 4
- event hotels are appointed in Hobart and on the Tasman Peninsula to make accommodation ultra easy – you book your own accommodation
- buses available for transfers between the event hotels and the start / finish line each day
- mid-event dinner so we’re all together on Day 2 in Hobart – included in your entry
- waterpoints will be stocked with sufficient race food to get you through
All points are explained in greater detail below.
Race Transfers
Rapid Ascent will provide optional bus transportation between the partnered event hotels and the start / finish line each day – making race logistics a lot easier. There are two different race transfer options – SUMMARY:
- Full Service: $293pp
Designed for those with no support crew or rental car – this includes all race transfers between the event hotels and the start/finish each day, including between Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula.
- Half Service: $146pp
Designed for those who have / rent a car, or have some access to a support crew – this includes selected transfers between the start/finish on most days.
We recommend that runners book the race transfer service you need closer to the event, when you know if you’ll have a car or a friend / support crew with you. Get your entry in, book your travel and accommodation now and then we’ll help you sort these final logistics later!
RACE TRANSFER DETAILS: > click here < to see a table of the different transfers provided under each option.
How to book Race Transfers
The race transfer services are an optional extras and can be booked when you enter online, or added at a later date, but must be purchased prior to 1st November 2026. Add via Merch Page >>
Staying Elsewhere? Have your own car? You can still use the bus.
If you are NOT staying at the event hotels and/or have your OWN CAR – you can still catch the bus. The two different race transfers are open to anyone and are designed to keep your logistics super easy.
Can you do it yourself?
Of course you can do your own car shuffles and/or have a support crew drop you at the start / finish at any time.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers are NOT included in the event. Runners can use one of the multiple commercial airport transfer services operating between Hobart Airport and central Hobart, such as: Sky Bus (although they don’t stop at Wrest Point), Jay Ride, a taxi or an Uber.
Race Registration
All runners must register / collect their race kits; and complete the mandatory gear check in person.
- WHEN: 8:00am – 11:00am Wednesday 25 November 2026 (immediately before event briefing)
- LOCATION: The Green Room – Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart
Competitor Briefing
All runners are strongly encouraged to attend the competitors’ briefing to hear further details about the event, ask questions and meet one another.
- WHEN: 11:00am Wednesday 25 November 2026 (immediately after registration)
- LOCATION: The Green Room – Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart
Mandatory gear check
All runners must get their mandatory gear checked off during competitor registration. This will include the presentation of all items listed as mandatory on the website and in the event program. Runners will not be able to start unless all items are checked off.
Additional Competitor Services
Drop Bags
Rapid Ascent will take your spare items from the start to the finish (eg. warm clothes and coffee mugs from the bus). Just make sure your items are in a sealed bag and clearly labelled and we’ll ferry them around for you.
On-site Medical Team
A medical team will be on site during the event to respond if there is an emergency out on the track. The medical team will consist of a medical base with paramedic and first aiders at the water points and at finish line each day with the ability to respond to issues out on the course.
Social Functions
A coordinated calendar of social functions will be conducted as outlined in the event schedule that will allow you to get to know one another away from the trails.
Water Points
Water points will be set up along the course for each stage – as outlined on the Course Maps pages – Devil Long Course HERE Quoll Short Course HERE. Water points will have the following items freely available to all runners:
- Chips / BBQ shapes
- Water
- Skratch Hydration Sports Drink
- Skratch energy bars
- Skratch chews
- Lollies
- Some cafe baked items as well as fruitcake
- Fruit – bananas and oranges
Facebook Group
Runners and support crews are encouraged to connect with one another before, during and after the event via the dedicated Run Tasmania Stage Race Facebook Group for the event.
Support Crews
You do not need a support crew to participate in the Run Tasmania Stage Race. Support crews are not permitted to provide any assistance to any runners on the course at any time.
That is not to say that support crews, spectators, families and friends are not welcome – you are very welcome to come and be involved with the event and cheer on the runners. Spectators bring a very friendly atmosphere to events and we openly encourage anyone who is thinking of coming to the race ‘to watch’ to book a flight now and come up and join the fun.
