Cave Run 2025
Event Information
When
Sunday November 2nd 2025
Where
Naracoorte Caves National Park – Visitor Information Centre
89 Wonambi Road, Naracoorte SA. Please note, the start line is approximately a 12-minute drive from town.
Click Here For Directions - Map Link
Pricing
Standard Pricing
(From 9:00am Sunday June 22nd to 9:00am Monday, October 6th)
42km – $139
23km – $109
15km – $72
5km – $29
Late Entry Pricing
(From 9:00am Monday, October 6th to 9:00am Wednesday, October 22nd)
42.2km – $159
23km – $129
15km – $89
5km – $39
Very Late Entry Pricing
(From 9:00am Wednesday, October 22nd to 5:00pm Friday, October 31st)
42.2km – $179
23km – $149
15km – $99
5km – $45
Online Entries Close on Wednesday, October 29th at 5:00pm
Age Limits
42km – Minimum age: 18 years
23km – Minimum age: 15 years
15km – Minimum age: 11 years
5km – Minimum age: 5 years
Age requirements protect the health and safety of young children as well as all other participants. Although there is no age requirement for the 5km course, please be mindful of your child’s capabilities. You must enter with your child if there is any chance that they might require supervision during the event.
For both the 15km and 23km events, entrants between the ages of 11-16 must have suitable trail running experience that would demonstrate their ability to complete the distance and terrain of the Cave Run course, prior to event day.
You must enter with your child if there is any chance that they might require your assistance to complete the event.
Please respect that these age limits have been set, in part, due to risk assessment factors and associated insurance requirements, which must be met in order to continue to hold the Cave Run event.
Please note: This is not a pram friendly event
Bib Pick-Up
Wildgame Wine Bar, 91 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte (adjacent to the Art Gallery, near Naracoorte Hotel).
Race Day: Bibs can also be collected at the start line on race morning.
Start Times
42km – 7:15am
23km – 8:30am
15km – 9:00am
5km – 10:00am
A compulsory pre-run briefing will be held 5 minutes prior to each distance event.
Aid Stations
(Details are subject to change)
5km Course – 3.5km
15km Course – 4.5km, 10km & 13.7km
23km Course – To be confirmed
42km Course – To be confirmed
Aid Station Supplies
(Details are subject to change)
Water, Coke, Lemonade, Lollies, Chips
No electrolyte drinks will be supplied on course
Note: All Aid Stations are Cup-Free. You must bring your own drinking vessel. This includes for use at the finish line
Cut-Off Times
42km – 1:15pm (6 hours, 8:30 mins/km pace)
23km – 11:45am (3.25 hours, 8:30 mins/km pace)
15km – 11:45am (2.75 hours, 10:30 mins/km pace)
5km – No cut-off time, walking permitted
Medal Presentations
Medal presentations will occur at the conclusion of the event, likely around 11:00am.
For further information, event updates, and discussions between fellow Cave Run enthusiasts, we recommend that you join the official Cave Run Facebook group.
what should i bring?
There is no compulsory equipment for Cave Run Run. While this is true, we would recommend a water-carrying device of some kind, suitable footwear for the task at hand (road shoes with good grip, or trail shoes that aren’t too aggressive with their grip) and, possibly, a weather-proof jacket.
Please note: Single-use cups will not be available at the event. This is inline with the South Australian plastic cup/single-use plastics ban, as well as just being the right choice for our environment. Please make use of your personal reusable cups and water carrying devices to stay hydrated and refill at the aid stations provided.
A drop bag area will be available inside the start/finish area for the use of participants. This will be self-managed by runners and, while volunteers will be nearby with aid station duties, items are left at their owners risk.
Hiking Poles: The use of hiking poles is permitted BUT strong consideration MUST be given to the comfort and safety of all other entrants, if you choose to use them. Walking poles MUST be stowed away, or carried vertically, when not being utilised. When poles are in use, you must give way to other runners approaching from behind you. Be aware that this is event with multiple event distances involved.
can i get a refund after i register?
If you wish to withdraw prior to the event, please email info@towertrailrun.com.au with a request to be withdrawn.
In the event of withdrawal by an entrant, entry fees will be refunded as follows:
Before 19/10/2024 – Less a fee of $40
No refund will be given on or after October 19th 2025.