Inward Bound
Key Information for Runners

Key Information for Runners

Blindfolds Off!

Do you want to run Inward Bound in 2025? You’ve come to the right place!

Read the Rules

Don’t cop a penalty! Make sure you know what you can and can’t do during Inward Bound.

(2025 update to come later in the year!)

Get the Gear

Having the right gear is important for your safety (and to avoid getting disqualified).

Get the Gear

Having the right gear is important for your safety (and to avoid getting disqualified).

Qualify to Navigate

To be a navigator you have to complete at least one bush-based rogaine with a duration of six or more hours (plus an additional rogaine for Divisions 1-3) and meet the minimum score requirements.

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Key Dates

Check back later for more updated dates!

  • Tuesday 22 July: Inward Bound 2025 Launch Event
  • Sunday 17 August: ACT 6hr metrogaine
  • TBC: Division nominations due
  • TBC: Division fees due
  • Saturday 6 September/Sunday 7 September: ACT 5hr/6hr day/night rogaine
  • TBC: IB runner & spectator accessibility form opens
  • TBC: IB race rules released
  • TBC: Team Nominations due
  • TBC: Volunteers briefing #1
  • TBC: Volunteers briefing #2
  • TBC: IB runner & spectator accessibility form closes
  • Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September: Remote area first aid course #2
  • Tuesday 7 October: Runners briefing
  • Wednesday 8 October: Back-up runners briefing
  • Friday 10 October/Saturday 11 October: Race weekend!

See also the following Google Calendar, which is generally more up-to-date: