Feel The Burn
Elite Trails. Iconic Ground. One Cause.
Flock Hill Station, Castle Hill Station & the Craigieburn Forest Park
What a great first "Feel the Burn"
From the Craigieburn Basin Recovery Trust "A huge thank you to every competitor, volunteer, and supporter who made the first Feel the Burn Trail Run happen. Your energy and enthusiasm made it unforgettable.
This event came to life through the generous support of so many people who donated their time, money, and resources. We're deeply grateful to Isaac Construction, DOC, Flock Hill and Castle Hill Stations, Silvereye Communications, Bells (Annabelle Latz), our amazing volunteers, and our organising committee. For our full list of sponsors and supporters, please visit our website.
To everyone who was part of this journey – thank you. We learned so much and can't wait to see you all again next year with a bit more experience under our belts!"
The Full Burn
30km
A brutal, beautiful journey through rarely accessed private high country. Expect steep climbs, technical trails, and raw terrain.
The Incinerator
20km
Tough, scenic, and just a bit more forgiving. The 20km winds through the same private stations offering a true adventure.
The Toastie
10km
Set your own pace. Whether you’re walking, jogging, running, or simply here to soak it all in.
Check us out on Seven Sharp!
Teams Entries
Choose your trail — 10km, 20km, or 30km. Gather a team of 3–4 and enjoy a 10% discount, plus prizes for the best team outfits.
Your Race Entry Supports
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Post-fire recovery
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Working Group and the 100 year plan
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Native planting, erosion control, pest management
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Ongoing Support to Craigieburn Valley
The Valley Burned. We Run To Rebuild.
The Full Burn 30km
Starting on Flock Hill Station above the Craigieburn Cutting, the route winds through private farmland, climbing 200 m to a limestone ridge and across the world-renowned bouldering field. A steep 400 m descent through Dry Gully (film site for The Chronicles of Narnia) drops you into Broken River, following it downstream to the Porter, then up the gorge to the Thomas River confluence.
From here, cross into Castle Hill Station and loop around Kura Tāwhiti Reserve (320 m climb) before returning to Broken River.
The final push takes you up onto Flock Hills Flockburn block and along to Dixons Track (380 m climb) in Craigieburn Forest Park, before descending through the burn area via Hut Creek to the ski field road and back to base. Early entries have now closed , late fee applies from the 22nd
The Incinerator 20km
Starting on Flock Hill Station above the Craigieburn Cutting, this route leads you through private farmland, climbing 200 m to a limestone ridge and the world-renowned bouldering field.
From there, a steep 400 m descent drops you through Dry Gully — a filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia — and into Broken River. The course then follows the river upstream for around 2 km before you climb out onto Flock Hill’s farmland, returning toward Dixons Track (a 380 m ascent) in Craigieburn Forest Park, and finishing with a descent through the burn area via Hut Creek to the ski field road and back to base. Early entries have now closed regular fees apply until the 22nd
The Toastie 10km
Take it at your pace. The 10km is ideal for explorers, new trail runners, and anyone ready for a bit more adventure. A mix of flowy terrain and gentle elevation gives you enough challenge to feel proud — and plenty of scenery to enjoy along the way. Early entries have now closed regular fees apply until the 22nd
The Spark 5km
Short, fun, and fiery. The Spark 5km is the perfect gateway into trail events — a supportive vibe, a scenic course, and a feel-good challenge you can take on at any pace. Bring the kids, bring the energy, and enjoy the burn.
West Coast Road, Craigieburn