Sandman 50

17/09/2026

A few months from now, the legs will have done their share of the work.

There will be long runs behind you, early starts, tired afternoons and, hopefully, a sunny Saturday in January when sitting somewhere with a good book sounds considerably more appealing than putting the shoes back on.

We’ve got three books lined up for that moment:

The Endurance Artist
Running on Air
Rules To Live By

You can reserve your choice now at the special Sandman50 price.

A couple of practical details:

Orders close 1 November.

Books can be ordered through Race Roster or at Text & Co.

Payment and collection happen when you pick up your race bib at Text & Co. There’s no payment for the books through the registration platform.

Your legs will probably have plenty to think about by January. Your mind deserves something to read too.

11/09/2026

The early mornings are getting a little easier to justify.

Entries for the 2027 Sandman50 are now open.

For those who are members of AUTRA, your member discount is available through the AUTRA website. One of the small rewards for being part of the running community, and hopefully enough to buy something useful for the training ahead.

There are also three books available with the Sandman50 discount for anyone looking for a bit of reading material along the way.

A small but important detail with the books: payment is made when you collect your race bib at Text & Co. You won’t be charged for them through the registration platform.

Three books, a long way to run, and plenty of time to wonder why this seemed like a good idea.

Entries are open. Where will the next few months take you?

Sandman XII Geographe Bay, Australia - SANDMAN XI.Sandman 50 is a 50km running race from Old… - January 23, 2027

03/09/2026

Before sunrise, the beach is a fairly honest place.

The water is quiet, the shoreline is still and there’s usually very little to distract you from the distance ahead. It’s also a good time to wonder why we keep choosing adventures that require quite a bit of training and an alarm clock that seems unnecessarily early.

The answer, of course, is usually somewhere out there on the horizon.

2027 SANDMAN50 REGISTRATIONS OPEN
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

If the Sandman50 has been sitting somewhere in the back of your mind, Friday is the day to put it on the calendar properly.

The beach will be waiting.

The question is, will you be joining us?

05/08/2026

The beach tells you plenty before the sun does.

Some mornings it's glassy enough to see yesterday's footprints still holding their shape in the damp sand. Other mornings the wind has wiped the slate clean overnight. The only constant is the sound of the water finding its way back to shore, one wave at a time. It's a good place to stand before the day gets busy and wonder what the next adventure might look like.

If you've been waiting for a sign, this might be it.

Entries for the 2027 Sandman will open before the end of the month. There's still a little time to think about the distance that keeps creeping into your thoughts, the mate you've been meaning to convince, or whether this is the year you finally stop saying "maybe next time."

No rush. The beach will still be here tomorrow morning. But there's something satisfying about putting a date in the calendar and letting the anticipation quietly build.

Where will your footsteps take you when the moon is high and the shoreline is waiting?

13/05/2026

Like the bay at night, we have been quiet.

We have checked the charts and looked at options for Sandman XII. With all things considered we will hold the event on Saturday 23 January 2027.

Things to know. Registration fees have remained the same ($70 solo, $95 Duo, AURA members discounted), bib collection will be from Text and Co prior to the event, no changes to the 2026 course will be made. A new website is live www.sandman50.com.au and email [email protected]

Stay tuned for registration dates.