TRIPLE CROWN INFORMATION

Series Events

Three (3) races shall comprise the inaugural Trail Trips Triple Crown;

• the Wild Earth ‘In the Raw’ event in Numinbah Valley on Sunday June 9, 2024

• the Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ on Sunday August 4, 2024 and

• the prestigious Wild Earth ‘Coastal High’ on Saturday August 31, 2024

Series Distances

There will be two options in the inaugural Trail Trips Triple Crown; a short course and long course series; with the following races at the three (3) Wild Earth events:

Short course distances are: ‘In the Raw’ 15k, ‘Border Bolt’ (22k) and the ‘Coastal High Crunch’ (28k).

Long course distances are: ‘In the Raw’ 25k, ‘Border Bolt’ (31k) and the ‘Coastal High 50’ (50k).

Series Categories 

• Overall Champions & Placegetters will be recognised for both Short & Long Series

• Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age category in both the Short & Long Course Series.

• The age categories for 2024 are:

• 15-23 M&F

• 24-33 M&F

• 34-41 M&F

• 42-47 M&F

• 48-54 M&F

• 55-64 M&F

• 65+ M&F

Series Scoring

Lowest score wins!

• Your placings at each event in your category shall be accumulated to determine your total score. The higher you place; the lower that number, the better your chances.

• Participation in ALL THREE events is required and runners must race in the same division at each event; i.e. SHORT COURSE or LONG COURSE option at all three events.

• Overall TRIPLE CROWN Champions shall be decided by the lowest accumulative score of OVERALL race placings at each event.

• Overall placegetters at each event shall be counted in the age groups for the purpose of the TRIPLE CROWN categories (in the event that they are not on the podium at each event, they will still be eligible for their age group TRIPLE CROWN)

TRIPLE CROWN PRIZES -

2024 Overall Series TRIPLE CROWN (Male & Female) shall receive: 

• Champions: $250 Cash +$250 Wild Earth voucher, 50% discount and guaranteed entry to the 2025 Series.

• Runner-Ups: $150 Cash + $150 Wild Earth voucher, 25% discount and guaranteed entry to the 2025 Series.

• Third Place Getters: $100 Cash + $100 Wild Earth voucher, 25% discount and guaranteed entry to the 2025 Series.

2024 Age Champions will receive $75 Wild Earth Vouchers and a 25% discount and guaranteed entry to the 2024 Series. 

Series Fees 

SERIES GOLDEN TICKET

• 5% discount off existing fees - get in before midnight Boxing Day and save!

  Price INCLUDES card surcharges, processing and booking fees

PAY AS YOU GO SERIES ENTRY

• Up to 150 up-front series tickets will be made available. Once exhausted; just enter each race to be eligible for the Triple Crown titles!

SERIES GOLDEN TICKET BENEFITS

• the three race entries up-front carry a 5% discount and work out cheaper than early bird rates,

• a Triple Crown medal hanger

• distinctive, personalised Series bibs for each event

STANDARD ENTRY

You can join the Series up-front OR simply enter each individual even as it opens. Your results will be compiled by our event partners; Sports Event Services and you will be eligible for the Triple Crown Series titles and prizes.

Gift Inclusion

There will be up to 150 up-front SERIES TICKETS available. These Series participants in the Trail Trips Triple Crown will be provided with our Triple Crown Medal Hanger! There is no cap on ‘pay as you go’ Series entrants.