Alpine Challenge
Falls Creek, Victoria, Australia
Apr 12-14, 2026 - Sunday to Tuesday
10k, 16k, 25k, 60k, 100k, 100mi, Marathon, Ultra, Relay
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Race Information
The Alpine Challenge is without doubt the toughest, most challenging, most spectacular and rewarding all mountain trail run in Australia—if not the southern hemisphere. Participants can run solo, in teams, or as a relay team.
The 100 mile (160 km) course takes in 6 major climbs with 7,600 m of ascent and descent including Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong plus five river crossings. The 100 km involves over 4,000 m of ascent and descent and the 60 km course over 2,000 m of ascent and descent, whilst for those undertaking the 42 km run you will have over 900 m of ascent. The three short distances—10/16/25 km—offer an opportunity to experience great trail running and some of the historic huts on single tracks with great views over Heathy Spur and Rocky Valley Dam.
It also offers the most challenging weather conditions, from intense heat during the day or snowstorms and driving rain, to subzero temperatures at night.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ 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 ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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