The Great South West Run

Expressions of interest are invited for - The Great South West Run - Portland to Nelson (inland) returning to Portland (via the coast.)



The run is planned over 5 days as a stage run over 5 days for a total of 250 km.

Day 1 Friday 30 Sept – drive to Portland after work

Day 2 Saturday 1 Oct Portland to Fitzroy Camping (walk in from car) 53.5 km - Trail

Day 3 Sunday 2 Oct Fitzroy – Nelson B & B 74.5 km - Trail

Day 4 Monday 3 Oct Nelson – Swan Lake Camping (car access) 39.8 km – Sand

Day 5 Tuesday 4 Oct Swan Lake – Trewalla Camping (walk in from car) 47 km – Sand and Trail

Day 6 Wed 5 Oct Trawalla – Portland Drive home 31.5 km – Trail / Road

If you are interested in joining this either as a runner or support crew please let me know. At present I am planning a self supporting event with runners carrying all food and equipment. It is possible that with further planning we may be able to shorten it by a day and finish at Portland on Day 5 and overnite their. I have been told that the beach section will be quite tough with medium tides, given that I have erred on shorter run distances for the beach section.

All Overnights are at campsites that have water apart from Nelson – B & B pub dinner, Massage?? – Bed,bliss.

Depending on the level of support will depend if participants carry all their own gear - tents, sleeping bags, food etc or if we can get them carried in a car. Planning is currently on the basis of being totally self sufficient and carrying all overnite gear and food

I am currently researching accomodation in Portland and Nelson

To date 3 other people have expressed interest in joining me.

Once I have more details I will look at organising a planning meeting.

If interested please Paul Ashton on paul.ashton56@bigpond.com