Social schedule and presentations

A range of social functions are scheduled to ensure you have a great time off the trails as well as on them! Nightly functions will include a short presentation of the days’ results including the presentation of a glass to stage winners in each categoryas well as some spot prizes that anyone can win. Supporters welcome.

Wednesday 23rd

• 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Meet the Race Directors and event staff - at The Mercure bar. This is a great chance to meet the Rapid Ascent team and your fellow runners to chat about the race ahead. (Come 30mins earlier if you need help getting the GPS maps onto your phone)

• 6:30pm onwards. Dinner available at The Mercure’s Barra on Todd restaurent. Al a carte menu on user pays basis. Bookings essential - call: 08 8951 4545

Friday 25th

• 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Event buffet dinner at The Mercure + Stage 1&2 presentations

A hearty buffet will be served outdoors on the grass - providing a terrific opportunity to meet other competitors and compare stories after 2 hard days of running. Tickets $59pp sold online or during registration (included in the Entry Package).

Saturday 26th

• 6:30pm. BBQ buffet dinner at Discovery Parks Alice Springs + Stage 1&2 presentations

Regroup with friends old and new to celebrate 3 days done and 1 to go with a casual BBQ buffet meal in the entertainment centre $59pp tickets sold online or during registration.

Sunday 27th

• 11:00am - 3:00pm. ‘Beach Party’ post-race celebrations at the Ellery Creek Big Hole. Celebrate the end of the race in style by having a swim and relaxing on the sandy beach surrounding the magnificent Ellery Creek Water Hole. There will be a great BBQ and drinks at the finish to help you celebrate (user pays - cash only).

• 6:00pm. Official event presentation dinner at the Alice Springs Brewery. This is a must-attend event as we celebrate the end of an incredible 4 days of running in the Red Centre with a hearty buffet, great stories and good times at the Brewery. Dinner is included for 4 stage runners. Other runners and accompanying friends and family can purchase a dinner ticket for $59 pp, online or at Race Registration.