About the Punish
Mount Panorama Punish is ‘one hot lap’ of the iconic motor racing circuit… with a difference. It’s your legs that will provide the horsepower and your lungs that will burn. With 174m of elevation gain over the 6.2km track, Mount Panorama Punish is a running race with no peer. Re-established in its current format in 2017, the 9th Punish will take place at 8am on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Winner of the 2017, 2019 and 2023 Destination Event of the Year and finalists in 2018, and 2022, the Mount Panorama Punish is your ‘MUST DO’ running event for 2026.
The race track will be under traffic management, giving you the ONLY opportunity to really test yourself around this track without the risk of vehicles. Take the racing line around Hell Corner, glide across Brock Skyline taking in the breathtaking views, then crank up the pace as your throw yourself down through The Esses with Conrod Straight coming into sight!
Strict cut off times will be in operation:
3km – 30 minutes (near KOM and QOM at McPhillamy Park)
Finish, 6.2km – 60 minutes
KOM and QOM will be located close to McPhillamy Park, at about the 3km mark. You have 60 minutes in total to complete the lap. This means you will have to maintain an average pace of 9:39min/km. Sounds easy but the first 3km are uphill the whole way. Never fear; if you don’t make it to the checkpoints in time, a bus will be on hand to get you back to the start line.
Ready to Take on the Punish?
8am 25 October 2026
Early bird entries for the 2026 Mount Panorama Punish now open.
If you're keen to run one hot lap, make sure to get in quick! Early bird prices end Wednesday 9 September.
Looking to Volunteer?
The Mount Panorama Punish would not happen without our incredible volunteers. If you would like to join the amazing team that makes the Punish a reality and help out either before or on race day, please complete the form below. We will be in touch closer to race day with information about what you need to do.
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Contact Us
This event is run by Bathurst Regional Council and an incredible team of volunteers, and we are super keen to make it a great event. Whether you have feedback to give us or just want to say hi, we'd love to hear from you.
Simply call or email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, join our mailing list so you never miss out on an update.
Phone: (02) 6333 6111
Email: panoramapunish@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Postal Address: Wiradjuri Country, PMB 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
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