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Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Location
- Thowgla Public Hall, Thowgla Valley, Australia
- Distance
- 5.9 mi / 9.5 km
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km: 19 September 2026, 5.9 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 5.9-mile race-pace.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 2026: quick answers
When is Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 2026?
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 2026 takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, starting at 9:45am.
What time does Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km start?
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km starts at 9:45am from Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707.
Where does Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km start?
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km starts at Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km?
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km is 5.9 miles (9.5km).
How much does Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km cost to enter?
$25 - $135 (tiered, rising to 12 Sep 2026) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Distance
- 5.9 miles / 9.5km
- Location
- Thowgla Public Hall, Thowgla Valley, Australia
- Start Point
- Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707
- Start time
- 9:45am
- 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
$25 - $135 (tiered, rising to 12 Sep 2026) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Run Upper Murray.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Race Day Weather
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Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707
Start line.
Where Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km starts and finishes
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km starts at Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707. 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 Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Route Breakdown
Run Upper Murray is a UTMB® World Series Qualifier trail event through the farmland and native forests of the Upper Murray, starting and finishing at Thowgla Public Hall near Corryong, Victoria. The signature 33km course climbs to the summit of Mount Elliot (940m) and back, gaining 1,388m over five aid stations (8km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km) with a six-hour cut-off. The 16km summit out-and-back gains 735m with a four-hour cut-off, while the 9.5km climbs 440m past one aid station at 5km with a three-hour cut-off. Both the 33km and 16km are ITRA-registered UTMB® qualifiers. A 3km Kids Race (75m elevation, ages 12 and under) rounds out the day, with farmland tracks, forest trail and a technical descent off Mount Elliot.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Pace Calculator & Splits
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
40:41
Average pace / km
25:17
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 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 | 30:31 | 18:57 | 1:34:47 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 33:03 | 20:32 | 1:42:41 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 35:36 | 22:07 | 1:50:35 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 38:08 | 23:42 | 1:58:29 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 40:41 | 25:17 | 2:06:23 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 43:13 | 26:51 | 2:14:17 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 45:46 | 28:26 | 2:22:11 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 48:18 | 30:01 | 2:30:05 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 50:51 | 31:36 | 2:37:59 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 55:56 | 34:45 | 2:53:46 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:01:01 | 37:55 | 3:09:34 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:06:06 | 41:04 | 3:25:22 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:11:11 | 44:14 | 3:41:10 | 7:00:00 |
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km finish time.
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Estimated Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km finish
49:20
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 JourneyRun Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 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 Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 5.9-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 Thowgla Public Hall, 457 Thowgla Rd, Thowgla Valley VIC 3707 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.
5.9-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.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 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 Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km 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 Run Upper Murray Trail Run 9.5km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.