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For Wild Places is dedicated to turning passionate outdoor enthusiasts into wild place advocates, through sport. We call it Sports Activism.

For Wild Places hopes to create lasting change within the outdoor space. Our desire to harness the power of movement and energy is not a fad; it’s a commitment to life-long action and engagement. We hope that the ripples we create will spread far and wide, reaching the global outdoor community. The early days of FWP will focus on harnessing the community we know best, by focusing on trail running and the existing relationships and extensive experience we have within the sport.

03/10/2026

Melbourne, TRACTION is back! Next Saturday at Yarra Bend Park, join us for Community Trail Action at one of Melbourne’s most-loved green spaces. Together we will collect rubbish, connect with like-minded trail lovers, and give back to the trails that give us so much.

Plus, a bonus talk on the beautiful Grey Headed Flying Fox from our friends at Friends of Bats and Bushcare!

8:30-11:30am at the Studley Park Picnic Area, and coffee and croissants are on us.

RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/traction-melbourne-10-oct-2026

This event takes place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people.

TRACTION is generously supported by a grant from the Bupa Foundation and Pablo & Rusty’s.

21/09/2026

Join us for TRACTION – Community Trail Action at Yarra Bend Park, VIC

This is an opportunity to give back to the trails and come together with the trail-loving community. At this event, our Trail Action will be picking up rubbish to ensure this popular patch of bush can stay healthy and thriving 🌿

⏰ 8.30am - 11.30am
📆 Saturday 10th Oct 2026
📍 Yarra Bend Park, Studley Park Picnic Area
🐶 Everyone welcome, dogs included
☕️ Coffee & croissants
👉🏽 RSVP to join us https://events.humanitix.com/traction-melbourne-10-oct-2026

This event will take place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people

13/09/2026

Registrations for the PU2026 closes at 5pm tomorrow, Monday 14th September.

Spots are still available across all three events 🏃‍♀️🥾

Dinner & Gasfield Tour tickets will remain open until sold out 🤗

Register via the link in bio 🔗👆

11/09/2026

Want a sneak peek at our 2026 Pilliga Ultra bibs, featuring custom artwork by Caitlin Trindall - Mirii Art 💛 Swipe to see! ➡️➡️

Registrations are still open for the PU10, PU50 and Kids Race! Head to the link in bio to enter 🔗

09/09/2026

The PU10 Non-binary division is heating up! 🔥

Five non-binary runners are participating in Friday afternoon’s 10k race, and we may see the course record fall!

There are still places left in Friday’s 10k event, so if you’d like to join in, register today - https://events.humanitix.com/pilliga-ultra-2026/tickets

08/09/2026

Relax on Friday & Saturday night and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal at the Blue Wren Cafe at Pilliga Pottery 🥘

Additional DINNER TICKETS have been released for Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September. All dietaries can be catered for.

Adults $25
Kids (under 10) $15

Numbers are strictly limited so pre-purchase your meals now.
https://events.humanitix.com/pilliga-ultra-2026/tickets

07/09/2026

Calling all Pilliga Ultra runners and hikers! 📣 Join us for a full-day or half-day guided tour through the Pilliga forest to explore the sites, stories, and impact of the Narrabri Gas Project, led by experienced, local campaigners and conservationists.

The tour is led by the local grassroots group North West Protection Advocacy, who have been active in the campaign to stop various coal and gas projects in the Pilliga for years.

During the tours, we will visit retired gas wells, water treatment facilities, culturally significant sites and more. Join us for a morning of listening, learning, and gaining a deeper understanding of the devastation CSG is having on the Pilliga.

Get your ticket today via the link in bio 🔗

FULL DAY TOUR
Thursday 17th September
7.45am - 4pm
Departs Pilliga Pottery, transport & lunch provided
$50 per person

HALF DAY TOUR
Saturday 19th September
7:00am - 12:00pm
Departs Pilliga Pottery, transport & morning tea provided
$30 per person

This is your chance to slow down, ask questions, and understand what’s at stake.

Book your place now by following the link in bio or heading to our website. Have a question? Ask us in the comments 👇🏼

29/08/2026

Right now, Toni Gracia, former PU race director is on race at UTMB. We are all so incredibly proud of Toni and all the work she’s done to get there - and for everything we know she will give this iconic, brutal race.

Also out on course is , who has taken out multiple podiums at the Pilliga Ultra in the past few years, and epitomises the passion and love the trail community has for nature and the Pilliga.

We’ll be following Toni & Tom’s progress over the next hours and days, and wish them all the best out there! We are sure they could do with some encouragement, so pop some well wishes in the comments for these two Pilliga legends! 🙌🏽🫶🏃‍♀️

HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc

25/08/2026

With just 24 sleeps until race day, we’re sure there are a few pre-race ‘what if’s’ keeping you up at night! Join Coach Lewis and Race Director Mat tomorrow night for a live Q&A session to address all of your queries and concerns ahead of the 2026 Pilliga Ultra.

Regardless of which race you’re in, now is your chance to get your questions answered by those in the know!

Attendance is free; registration is essential. Follow the link in bio to join this exclusive coaching session

📍6 pm AEST, Wednesday 26th August

21/08/2026

Last year, the PU10 was our most popular race, but this year, our other races are leading the charge in registrations!

While we love the enthusiasm for the longer (and harder!) races, we want to see as many people as possible toeing the starting line at 4 pm on Friday, 18th September to bring the ✨vibes ✨as we kick off PU2026!

If you’re a hiker or new to running, then the 10k event is perfect for you. With the option of a 3.30 pm early start for hikers and a 6 pm cut-off, there is plenty of time to hit the trails and experience the beauty of the Pilliga forest for yourself. We also love seeing so many young athletes out there - runners under 18 must have written approval from a guardian (completed at registration). And dogs are welcome too! 🐕

For more information and to register, head to the link in bio 👆

Address

5 Raymond Road
Strathalbyn, SA
2515

Website

http://www.forwildplaces.com/

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