How the Event Works

• each walker must register their intent to take part
• walkers can travel solo or form teams of 2 or more people (there is no limit on the number of people in a team)
• all walkers pay a registration fee which pays for things like insurances, first aid, venues, food, printing, permits, etc. (for details on the different registration fees click here)
• each walker agrees to the condition of entry that they raise a minimum of $200 for charity (which is all tax deductible, 100% of which goes to charity)
• walkers receive a printed mapbook upon registration
• on event day walkers congregate at the Start (they must make their own way to the Start - normally dropped off by friends/family)
• all walkers depart together en masse at 7am
• some run, some walk, some crawl - all are heading to the Finish 50kms away
• the trail is marked with arrows and signs by volunteers indicating the direction to head
• 'Pit Stops' are positioned along the trail for food & fluid supplies and rest (walkers can also meet their friends/family who are helping them on the day - and hopefully get a massage!)
• walkers must cross the finish line before midnight (so there's lots of time to finish) and meet their friends/family - who will ferry them home
   
• hopefully lots of donations are received online to reward walkers efforts (any other monies collected by walkers are to be deposited with Go the Extra Mile by Sep 30)

Some folks take an event like this very seriously - others will rock up in bear suits. Whatever your approach we will happily accommodate you!

There's a bunch of rules (and the normal Terms and Conditions of entry) - but the overarching request from the Go the Extra Mile team is that you enjoy yourself while participating in the event!

If you think we can make the event better, then let us know here.