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Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Location
- Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, Australia
- Distance
- 4.97 mi / 8.0 km
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run: 20 September 2026, 4.97 miles, from Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 4.97-mile race-pace.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run 2026: quick answers
When is Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run 2026?
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run 2026 takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026, starting at 8:00am.
What time does Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run start?
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run starts at 8:00am from Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW.
Where does Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run start?
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run starts at Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run?
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run is 4.97 miles (8km).
How much does Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run cost to enter?
$15 - $120 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Distance
- 4.97 miles / 8.0km
- Location
- Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, Australia
- Start Point
- Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW
- Start time
- 8:00am
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
$15 - $120 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Armidale Athletics Club.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Race Day Weather
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Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW
Start line.
Where Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run starts and finishes
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run starts at Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Route Breakdown
The Duval Dam Buster starts and finishes at the Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area, roughly 12km from Armidale's CBD, at around 1000m above sea level in the New England High Country. The flat 3km Duval Dash follows the fire trail on the dam's western side with one creek crossing. The 8km, 16km, 28km and 50km courses climb Mt Duval on fire trail and narrow single track, with rocky sections, boulders and steps, before returning to the picnic area. The 28km and 50km routes summit Mt Duval twice via the back/eastern trail, passing a major aid station at Newholme Road. Course marking uses orange cones, tape and pink flags, with marshals at trail junctions and the CAPRA mapping app required for the longer distances.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
48:17
Average pace / km
30:00
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 36:13 | 22:30 | 1:52:31 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 39:14 | 24:23 | 2:01:54 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 42:15 | 26:15 | 2:11:17 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 45:16 | 28:08 | 2:20:39 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 48:17 | 30:00 | 2:30:02 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 51:18 | 31:53 | 2:39:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 54:20 | 33:45 | 2:48:47 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 57:21 | 35:38 | 2:58:10 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:00:22 | 37:30 | 3:07:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:06:24 | 41:15 | 3:26:17 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:12:26 | 45:01 | 3:45:03 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:18:28 | 48:46 | 4:03:48 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:24:30 | 52:31 | 4:22:33 | 7:00:00 |
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Finish Time Estimator
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Estimated Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run finish
41:08
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyDuval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.97-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Dumaresq Dam Picnic Area, Armidale, NSW fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
4.97-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run for charity?
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Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Duval Dam Buster Trail Run 8km Duval Base Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.