Peaks & Trails Run
Dunkeld, Victoria, Australia
Aug 8-9, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
6.2k, 6.4k, 13.5k, 20k, 50k, Ultra
Race Information
Peaks and Trails is a challenging trail running event, starting and finishing in the heart of picturesque Dunkeld. The weekend offers something for all levels of trail enthusiast with 5 distance options: 6.4km; 13.5km; 20km; 50km; and the 6.2 Mud-Dadjug Challenge where runners will challenge themselves against the rugged terrain of Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt) by climbing 3.1km, a total elevation gain of 430m to the summit of Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt) before retracing their steps back to the starting line.
The longer options also include trails on privately owned land, normally inaccessible to the public. Runners will experience a range of landscapes and stunning postcard views on these trails surrounded by the four most southern peaks: Wurgarri (Mt Sturgeon), Bainggug (Piccaninny), Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt) and Signal Peak. Track surfaces will vary significantly throughout the course to include river flats, open woodland, technical loose rocky single trail, 4WD track, sand, tree roots and everything in between. Being August, expect mud, water and slippery conditions.
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πTanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossaβs breathtaking wine country. Whether itβs 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SAβs most iconic regions!
π Why We Like This Run
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Run Barossaβs breathtaking wine country
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Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
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Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or βpersonal bestβ. ππ¦πΊ
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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