2021 Duval Dam Buster Trail Run: New ultra-marathon unveiled

The race has been named the 50km Hendo Hustle, in honour of the local runner, triathlete and dentist Michael Henderson.

Henderson died during a triathlon at Tweed Heads in March.

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Now in its fourth year, the DDB will take place on September 19. Organisers are expecting record numbers at this year's event in the New England high country.

The picturesque Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area will be home to the event, where all five distance events will start and finish.

There are distances to suit everyone: a 3km family friendly course and an 8km run to the base of Mt Duval.

For those eager to take on more challenging distances, the 15km, 30km and 50km courses will start from 1000m above sea level and will reach the heights of Mt Duval at 1400m.

"The community is really getting behind this event, with some fantastic sponsors and early registrations from competitors," the event organiser, Lee-Anne McKinnon, said.

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