FAQs

How can I edit my registration / change distance / purchase a bus ticket / buy a lilo or a tee, after I have already registered?

Editing your registration details and what you have signed up for is easy!

Just find the confirmation email you received after you registered and in it you will see link that will allow you to go back to your original entry information and change up your details.

If you need camping accommodation click HERE.

DO YOU HAVE ANY MERCHANDISE?

Yes, but limited this year to avoid wastage. Check out the Tour de Trails shop for more details, remaining sizes and to order. Newer version of tees are undated.

What is the REFUND POLICY?

Should you wish to withdraw from the event BEFORE 7 February 2025, we will refund your entry, minus an administration fee ($15-$30 pending distance).

Should you wish to withdraw from the event AFTER 7 February 2025, as per the conditions of entry, we will not refund your entry. Why? Many reasons, but mostly because a significant portion of your entry fee will have already been spent on printing bibs, a timing chip, permit inclusions etc. IMPORTANT – there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule including if you have a doctor's certificates, a great sob story, etc). Sorry but sunk costs are sunk costs.

WHAT ABOUT FORWARDING MY ENTRY TO A FUTURE EVENT?

No. For the same reason as per above, the money you paid to enter the original event has already been spent on the goods and services (materials, logistics, food, bibs, timing chips) associated with your entry for the event you entered.

WHAT ABOUT…CAN I TRANSFER MY ENTRY TO ANOTHER PERSON?

Now this one is a YES. Because it makes sense - the money we have already invested from your entry fee on goods and services in preparation for you attuning the event, can be applied to the replacement money and no one loses out then! You need to email RD Chris Ord and supply:

Details of withdrawing runner

Details of replacement runner:

  • Name

  • Gender

  • Distance

  • DOB

  • Mobile

  • Address

  • Email

  • Emergency contact (name, relationship, mobile)

  • Medicals (if any)

WHAT ABOUT… IF I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER PRICE POINT EVENT, CAN I GET THE DIFFERENCE BACK?

Nup. Same reason as above. The way event logistics work, most money from entry fees is spent well prior to the actual event. We don’t sit on pools of cash laying around just doing nothing ;). It’s all in the accounts of those people and businesses and services we need to pay to ensure the event runs.

MANDATORY ITEMS?

YES - there are for the longer runs. 

50km Lumberjack Ultra
(course can be remote. longest distance between aid stations 11.5km)

  • Hydration of 1.5L (we recommend 2L) minimum.

  • Snake bandage - 10cm, elasticised (preferably two)

  • Mobile phone

  • Wet weather jacket, seam sealed ONLY IF ADVISED PRIOR TO RACE DUE TO COLD/WET WEATHER

  • Space blanket

  • Thermal top ONLY IF ADVISED PRIOR TO RACE DUE TO COLD/WET WEATHER

27km Redwoods Rush / Don Valley Doozie
(course mostly flat along an aqueduct. longest distance between aid stations approx 8km)

  • Hydration of 500ml (we recommend 1L) minimum.

  • Mobile phone

  • WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND - at least on Snake Bandage similar to this.

  • Wet weather jacket seam sealed ONLY IF ADVISED PRIOR TO RACE DUE TO COLD/WET WEATHER

22km Donna Double
(course longest distance between aid stations approx 6km)

  • Hydration of 500ml (we recommend 1L).

  • Snake bandage - 10cm, elasticised (preferably two) similar to this.

  • Mobile phone

  • Wet weather jacket seam sealed / thermal ONLY IF ADVISED PRIOR TO RACE DUE TO COLD/WET WEATHER

14km Sawmill Grove
(course longest distance between aid stations approx 4.5km)

  • Hydration of 500ml

  • Mobile phone

  • WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND - at least on Snake Bandage similar to this.

8km Little Joe's Night Terror
(course longest distance between aid stations approx 4km)

  • Headlamp + spare batteries / spare mini lamp (if rechargeable being used)

  • some form of hydration receptacle (cup free aid stations)

5km Rapid River Run / Body Positive Stomp
(course longest distance between aid stations approx 4km)

No mandatories.

Lily Derby

  • BYO lilo / flotation device (i.e. rubber tyre tube)

  • Shoes and helmet are mandatory. No shoes and helmet, no entering the water – this is a very strict rule!

  • Children under 12 must have a supervising adult accompany them down the river (entry must also be paid for adult).

  • Wetsuits, PFDs, elbow and knee pads are NOT mandatory, but the safety conscious may like to have them.

  • Fancy dress is NOT mandatory but encouraged and spot prizes will be given.

  • Take care when walking in the water (you will need to at various times) – be observant for holes and places where you can twist your ankle or get caught.

  • Drinking alcohol and liloing is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught drinking and floating will be barred from the course.

SPEAKING OF THE LILO DERBY, I NEED TO HIRE A LILO / RIVER SLED…?

No worries - our partners in river fun, Warburton Adventure Co. are hiring out their awesome, primo, dare we say professional-racer grade river sleds. But be quick - limited numbers.

Contact and book via THIS LINK.

ARE THERE CUPS AT AID STATIONS?

NO! This one's important, WE WILL NOT BE SUPPLYING CUPS at aid stations!

You need to bring your own hydration equipment. This could be a collapsible cup, softflask, fuel belt, handheld bottle or hydration vest. This is to limit littering, comply with waste-wise protocols and the council's determination to limit the use of throw-away items and most importantly reduce the environmental impact of the event and preserve the pristine environment we're all running through.

WILL YOU SEND MY BIB AND ‘STUFF’ OUT?

NO! BIB COLLECTION IS AT THE EVENT - either on the Friday prior if you can make that 3pm - 7.30pm @ Warburton Recreation Oval OR prior to each event / run. All at Warburton Recreation Oval, except for the 50km Lumberjack Ultra which can be collected either on the Friday session, or from 5-6am at Warburton Recreation Oval (for this catching the bus), or at Powelltown start line (for those going direct).

SO, NO CUPS AT AID STATIONS. GOTCHA. BUT WHAT DO YOU HAVE AT AID STATIONS?

Aid stations will have a basic mix of :

  • Tailwind Hydration/Nutrition - pre mixed in marked barrels.

  • Water - in barrels

  • Chips - pre packaged

  • Lollies - pre packaged 50grams

  • Mini chocolate bars assorted

  • Muesli Bars

  • Bread, vegemite, peanut butter (LUMBERJACK 31.5km Starling Gap Aid Station Only)

  • LUMBERJACK 43km AID & FINISH LINE ONLY: the above plus fruit including a mix of oranges, bananas and watermelon (limited stock, finish line only)

You are now able to self serve your water and Tailwind (volunteers will wipe down taps as possible), however please allow volunteers to hand you the foodstuff.

WHAT TYPE OF SHOES SHOULD I WEAR?

Over the course of the Festival there are many different types of runs and that means many different types of shoes could be the go. We’d suggest that Salomon, with it’s huge trail range, will have something that suits (There MAY be a 20% DISCOUNT for all participants see HERE

For the Lumberjack ultra and the Donna Double you're going to want your fave trail treads as the terrain is challenging and changable. If you're only doing the Redwoods Rush, the Sawmill Grove, Mt Little Joe Night Terror or either of the River Rapids Run you could get away with road shoes if you wanted to (though if it is wet you will slip and slide a bit and they might get some wear and tear through them). If you're doing the Lilo Dash 'n Darby (and of course you are!) you're going to need a pair of shoes that can get wet as you are going in the river with them.

MEDALS

Yep, if you finish the Multiday Madness, Lumberjack Ultra, Donna Double, Redwoods Rush, the Sawmill Grove of the Rapid River Runs / Body Positive Stomp, we’ll have a medal for you. Finishes of our ‘for giggles events’ the Lilo Dash 'n Darby and the Three Thong Thang do not get medals. You get giggles though.

Can I listen to music when I run?

NO! In the interests of trail safety and courtesy, we discourage the use of music. Some sections are quite tight and you’ll need to be aware of what’s going on around you. So please, no headphones! Jive to the sound of nature, eh? 

ARE THERE PRIZES & PRESENTATIONS?

After the Lilo Dash 'n Darby on Monday, trophies and sponsor product will be awarded for Multiday Madness, Lumberjack, 25km and Donna Double. Sponsors product (only) will be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place getters in those races plus in the 14km, 9km and 5km runs.

A perpetual trophy will be engraved with the names and times of the Men's and Women's winners of the Multiday Madness.

Age group results will be available ASAP via the website or via Tomato Timing website following the event.

I’M A WARBURTON VALLEY LOCAL RESIDENT ? BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE SOME MORE INFORMATION…

No worries - check our Community Consultation page here for more information!