Hundreds of fitness fanatics are expected to take part in this year's race, which will be held on November 29.

Considered one of the country's most gruelling soft sand challenges, the Red Bull Dune Dusters race is set out across 10 kilometres of sand with the final leg being a killer climb up a dune.

Novocastrian Stu Adams was the first ever event winner in 2014.

He smashed the course in just over 32.48 minutes, coming in without a shirt or shoes and metres ahead of his nearest competitor.

"I was determined to be the first winner," Adams said of that race.

"I've run the dunes since I was a young kid and I'm always on the sand. The race was an amazing challenge last year.

"I'll be looking to better my first record time when I defend my title this year."

The first woman across the line last year was Mel Campbell from Cronulla, in a time of 40.14 minutes.

"The location is spectacular, the course is gruelling and the timing is perfect for helping fitness fanatics stay on track in the lead in to the silly season," said Red Bull Dune Dusters race director Dave Robertson

"This will be one of the toughest soft sand running events ever staged in Australia, and will once again be a real badge of honour for the winner to take out."

The race is open to all participants aged 16 years plus.

However, the high intensity race does require athletic skills.

The cost is $30 to enter. Click HERE for more information and to enter.