THE RACE
Four distances. One spectacular alpine course.
Sunday 11 October 2026
Choose Your Distance
Not sure which event suits you? Click any distance to see the full course details below.
21.1km
Half Marathon- Start 8:00am
- 14 yrs +
- Germantown
- Team event available
5 km
Run/Walk- Start 9:45am
- All Ages
- Stoney Creek Fish Farm
- Team event available
2 km
Fun Run/Walk- Start 10:15am
- All Ages
- Howards Bridge
- Team event available
Course Details
All of our events finish at Tavare Park in Harrietville where our presentation ceremony will be held once all participants have finished, at approximately 11.30am. Remember there will be random prize draws for all finishers but you must be present to win! There will also be a post-race celebration at the Harrietville Hotel Motel with live music – all are welcome…
Community Bank Bright Half Marathon
Route
- Start: Great Valley Trail, cnr Tawonga Gap Rd & Old Harrietville Rd, Germantown
- Through Freeburgh & Smoko camp grounds
- Past Stony Creek Fish Farm
- Finish: Tavare Park, Harrietville
EVENT INFO
- Start time: 8:00am · Briefing 7:50am · Bib pickup 7:00–7:30am
- Open to M/F 14 years and over · 14-15 yrs (must be accompanied by adult)
- Chip timing · Water stations every 5km · First Aid on course · Gear transport available
- Cash prizes for overall M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Prizes for Age Categories - 1st place only
All participants will receive a finishers medal.
More Information
Event Categories:
Male/Female aged 14-17; 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+years.
- Any 14 or 15 year old must be accompanied by a running adult.
- 16/17 years old must have parental permission.
Team / Club Challenge
Grab a team of 4 runners / walkers and register your team / club / business in a race distance (all four runners to do the same distance)
Support
Hydration stations, toilets and First Aid assistance will be located roughly every 5kms for runners competing in the 21.1km.
Runners must carry their own emergency personal health devices E.g. Asthma puffers, Epi-Pens for each distance.
Further Hydration stations will be situated at the finish area at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
We encourage runners to bring their own hydration packs / flasks to minimise the use of non-resuable cups!
Registration
All online race entries must be received by 11 pm, Saturday 10th October 2026.
Entry Fee
Early Bird Price: $50 – Up to 10th September, 2026
Late Entry Price: $70 – 11th September – 11th October, 2026
Late Entries
Late entries will be accepted this year.
Bib Pick Up times on Saturday 10th October and 1hr before your event at the Start Line on Race Day.
Dickens Real Estate 10.5km Walk/Run
Route
- Start: McMahons Lane carpark, Smoko
- Along the Great Valley Trail to Harrietville
- Past Stony Creek Fish Farm
- Finish: Tavare Park, Harrietville
- If you're chasing a PB, this course is approx 200m more than advertised.
EVENT INFO
- Start time: 8:30am · Briefing 8:20am · Bib pickup 7:30–8:00am
- Open to M/F 12 years and over
- Cash prizes for overall M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Prizes for Age Categories - 1st place only
All participants will receive a finishers medal.
More Information
Event Categories:
Male/Female aged 12-17, 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+years.
Team / Club Challenge
Grab a team of 4 runners / walkers and register your team / club / business in a race distance (all four runners to do the same distance)
Support
Hydration stations, toilets and First Aid assistance will be located roughly every 5kms for runners competing.
Runners must carry their own emergency personal health devices E.g. Asthma puffers, Epi-Pens for each distance.
Further Hydration stations will be situated at the finish area at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
We encourage runners to bring their own hydration packs / flasks to minimise the use of non-resuable cups!
Registration
All online race entries must be received by 11 pm, Saturday 10th October 2026.
Entry Fee
Early Bird Price: $40 – Up to 10th September, 2026
Late Entry Price: $60 – 11th September – 11th October, 2026
Late Entries
Late entries will be accepted this year.
Bib Pick Up times on Saturday 10th October and 1hr before your event at the Start Line on Race Day.
BlueRock 5km Run/Walk
Route
- Start: Stony Creek Fish Farm, Harrietville
- Along the Great Valley Trail to Harrietville
- Finish: Tavare Park, Harrietville
- If you're chasing a PB, this course is approx 200m more than advertised.
EVENT INFO
- Start time: 9:45am · Briefing 9:35am · Bib pickup 8:30–9:00am
- All Ages · Family friendly
- Cash prizes for overall M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Prizes for Age Categories - 1st place only
All participants will receive a finishers medal.
More Information
Event Categories (Prizes):
Male/Female aged 8-12; 13-17; 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+years.
Team / Club Challenge
Grab a team of 4 runners / walkers and register your team / club / business in a race distance (all four runners to do the same distance)
Support
Hydration stations, toilets and First Aid assistance will be located roughly every 5kms for runners competing.
Runners must carry their own emergency personal health devices E.g. Asthma puffers, Epi-Pens for each distance.
Further Hydration stations will be situated at the finish area at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
We encourage runners to bring their own hydration packs / flasks to minimise the use of non-resuable cups!
Registration
All online race entries must be received by 11 pm, Saturday 10th October 2026.
Entry Fee
Early Bird Price: $30 – Up to 10th September, 2026
Late Entry Price: $40 – 11th September – 11th October, 2026
Late Entries
Late entries will be accepted this year.
Bib Pick Up times on Saturday 10th October and 1hr before your event at the Start Line on Race Day.
Alpine Valley Getaways 2km Fun Run
Route
- Start: Howards Bridge, Harrietville
- Along the Great Valley Trail to Harrietville
- Finish: Tavare Park, Harrietville
EVENT INFO
- Start time: 10:15am · Briefing 10.10am · Bib pickup 9:30–9:45am
- All Ages · Family friendly
- Cash prizes for overall M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Prizes for Age Categories - 1st place only
All participants will receive a finishers medal.
More Information
Event Categories (Prizes):
Male/Female aged 4-7; 8-12; 13+ years.
Team / Club Challenge
Grab a team of 4 runners / walkers and register your team / club / business in a race distance (all four runners to do the same distance)
Support
Hydration stations, toilets and First Aid assistance will be located roughly every 5kms for runners competing.
Runners must carry their own emergency personal health devices E.g. Asthma puffers, Epi-Pens for each distance.
Further Hydration stations will be situated at the finish area at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
We encourage runners to bring their own hydration packs / flasks to minimise the use of non-resuable cups!
Registration
All online race entries must be received by 11 pm, Saturday 10th October 2026.
Entry Fee
Early Bird Price: $10 – Up to 10th September, 2026
Late Entry Price: $15 – 11th September – 11th October, 2026
Late Entries
Late entries will be accepted this year.
Bib Pick Up times on Saturday 10th October and 1hr before your event at the Start Line on Race Day.
- PRESENTATION CEREMONY
- Rotunda, Tavare Park, Harrietville
Approximately 11:30am - Held once all participants have finished
- Random prize draw for all finishers
You must be present to win - Post-race celebrations at Harrietville Hotel Motel
Live music · All welcome
- Parking
| Parking is available at the following locations: | |
|---|---|
21.1km | Roadside, cnr Tawonga Gap Rd & Old Harrietville Rd, Germantown |
10.5km | End of McMahons Lane Vehicle Track, Smoko |
5km | No parking available at start — please use the free shuttle bus |
2km | Cemetery Lane, Harrietville |
- FREE SHUTTLE BUS
- Buses depart from Pioneer Park, Harrietville
Multiple trips to each start line - To 21.1km start — departs 6:45am
- To 10.5km start — from 7:25am
- To 5km start — from 8:50am
Essential — no parking at this start - Bus from Germantown → Smoko
Departs 21.1km start at 7:30am