Wild Earth
Border Bolt

RACE DAY - SUNDAY
AUGUST 2, 2026

The Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ is a fan fave with record numbers in 2025, it's now the largest Triple Crown event; with its convenient location, stunning yet challenging hinterland hills and views and the constant camaraderie facilitated with the out & back format, its become the run of choice for beginner trail runners and seasoned veterans!

The famed Border Trails do not disappoint, with their twists,turns, lumps and bumps lifting runners to gorgeous ocean views.

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There are 4 distance offerings: 6.6km, 13.5km, 22km and 31km, with increasing elements of trail running; the longer you go, the more trail (and hills) you get to enjoy! The 6.6km is all pavement, the 13.5km; a little taste of trail, the 22km a full meal and the 31km includes the infamous Strawberry Hill for dessert!

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The 2026 Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ will be the second round in the Trail Trips Triple Crown; also incorporating ‘In the Raw’ on May 31, 2026 and our flagship event; the Wild Earth Coastal High on Saturday Augus29th, 2026. Enter all three races at once and receive a discounted rate and FREE Trail Trips back pack & gift bag! 

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In the Triple Crown; there is both a Short Course and Long Course series; with the Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ 22km event being the Short Course option; teamed up with the 15km Wild Earth ‘In the Raw’ and 28km Wild Earth ‘Coastal High Crunch’. The Long Course Series will require you to run the 31km event at the Bolt, the 25km at ‘In the Raw’ and the Wild Earth ‘Coastal High 50’ in late August!

Be part of the fun and register when entries open on February 1, 2026!