Inward Bound
Key Information for Runners

Key Information for Runners

Blindfolds Off!

Do you want to run Inward Bound in 2024? 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.

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

  • Sunday 4 August: ACT 6hr metrogaine
  • Tuesday 13 August 5pm: Division nominations due
  • Wednesday 28 August: Division fees due
  • Saturday 31 August/Sunday 1 September: ACT 5hr/6hr day/night rogaine
  • Monday 2 September: IB runner & spectator accessibility form opens
  • Monday 16 September: IB race rules released
  • Sunday 29 September 5pm: Team Nominations due
  • Monday 30 September: Volunteers briefing #1
  • Wednesday 2 October: Volunteers briefing #2
  • Wednesday 2 October: IB runner & spectator accessibility form closes
  • Saturday 5 October/Sunday 6 October: Remote area first aid course #2
  • Tuesday 8 October: Runners briefing
  • Thursday 10 October: Back-up runners briefing
  • Friday 11 October/Saturday 12 October: Race weekend!