North West Trail Running Series - Round 3 (Wild Mersey)
About the Event
Experience the third round of the North West Trail Running Series at Wild Mersey near Railton, where single-track trails await runners seeking an adrenaline-packed adventure. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned athletes, this course features smooth terrain with no major peaks or sharp climbs, making it accessible yet challenging. The event offers three distinct courses: a long 18 km route starting at 8:00 am, a medium 12 km option beginning at 8:15 am, and a shorter 4.6 km run kicking off at 8:30 am. Registration fees vary by distance—$45 for the short course, $55 for the medium, and $65 for the long—but on-the-day entries will incur an additional charge of $10. The event welcomes runners aged 13 or older to participate in longer courses; those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For detailed maps and mandatory gear requirements, visit www.nwtrs.com. This race is committed to inclusivity and acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which it takes place—paying respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
Races Offered
Long Course
Jul 18, 2027
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18K
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286 days remaining
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$65.00
Medium Course
Jul 18, 2027
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12K
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286 days remaining
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$55.00
Short Course
Jul 18, 2027
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4.6K
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286 days remaining
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$45.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Railton.
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4.4° / 12.0°
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1.0° / 9.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
6h 23m
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Avg rainfall
3.4 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
10.8 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
83.7%
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Sunrise
08:34
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Sunset
18:05
About Railton
Learn more about the host city, Railton.
Railton is a town situated 20 km inland from Devonport on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia's island state. In the 2016 census, Railton had a population of 997.
The locality is in the Kentish Council area, but with about 1% in the Latrobe LGA.
