2024 edition of the West Macs Monster has been run and won!
Arguably one of the most gruelling, technical and scenic trails in Australia
West Macs Monster organised by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club is the flagship event on the trail running calendar in Central Australia.
The iconic Ekistica Sonder Monster challenges ultra runners to the full 231km of the Larapinta Trail in a supported, non-stop extreme ultra race. 128km option is offered for the semi-sane, & shorter distances provide options for all runners.
Pick your distance
Ekistica 231 km Sonder Monster: Redbank Gorge, up Mt Sonder and back, then East along the Rugged and Spectacular Larapinta Trail through to the Telegraph Station in Alice Springs
Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster: Ellery Creek to the Alice Springs Overland Telegraph Station along the Iconic Larapinta Trail taking the alternate high route on Section 3 between Standley Chasm and Jay Creek
Ekistica 65km Standley Monster: Standley Chasm to Telegraph Station along the Iconic Larapinta Trail taking the alternate high route on Section 3 between Standley Chasm and Jay Creek
ABC 25km Simpson Monster: Simpsons Gap to Telegraph Station along the Larapinta Trail to the Telegraph Station
ABC 5km Tele Monster: This event is considered a family fun run and will be a short loop away from the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, merging on to the last 2.5km of the Iconic Larapinta Trail and heading back in with competitors from the longer events
Lone Dingo has been a proud sponsor of the West Macs Monster since its inception in 2019. We love that this world class event showcases our beautiful desert ranges & our wonderful outdoor community. Since 2022 staff & friends of Lone Dingo have run the remote Hugh Gorge check point.
We wish all competitors a successful West Macs Monster campaign.
Lone Dingo stocks most of the gear on your mandatory gear list, plus an expansive range of footwear, running vests & much more. Check it out.
