RACE DAY INFO
Your race day timetable
Select your distance to see the schedule for the day.
21.1km HALF MARATHON SCHEDULE
Sat 10th 4 – 7pm
Early Bib Pickup
Harrietville Hall, 210 Great Alpine Road · Recommended to avoid morning queues
6.45am
Shuttle bus departs Pioneer Park
To 21.1km start · Germantown · Multiple trips
7:00 – 7:30am
Bib pickup at start line
Great Valley Trail, cnr Tawonga Gap Rd & Old Harrietville Rd, Germantown
7:30am
Germantown → Smoko bus
For participants starting at 10.5km or entering from Germantown side
7:50am
Race briefing
Mandatory for all participants · At the start line
8:00am
Race start
Great Valley Trail, Germantown · Chip timing begins
~11:30am
Presentation ceremony
At the finish line – Rotunda, Tavare Park · All distance presentations · Random prize draw
Post-race
Celebrations at Harrietville Hotel Motel
Live music · All welcome
10.5km Run / Walk schedule
Sat 10th 4 – 7pm
Early Bib Pickup
Harrietville Hall, 210 Great Alpine Road · Recommended to avoid morning queues
7:25am
Shuttle bus departs Pioneer Park
To 10.5km start · McMahons Lane, Smoko · Multiple trips
7:30–8:00am
Bib pickup at start line
End of McMahons Lane Vehicle Track, Smoko · Firepit to keep warm
8:20am
Race briefing
At the start line · Mandatory for all participants
8:30am
Race start
McMahons Lane, Smoko · Chip timing begins
~11:30am
Presentation ceremony
At the finish line – Rotunda, Tavare Park · Random prize draw · Stay to cheer finishers
Post-race
Celebrations at Harrietville Hotel Motel
Live music · All welcome
5km Run / Walk schedule
Sat 4 – 7pm
Early Bib Pickup
Harrietville Hall, 210 Great Alpine Road · Recommended to avoid morning queues
8:50am
Shuttle bus departs Pioneer Park
To 5km start · Stony Creek Fish Farm · Multiple trips
8:30–9:00am
Bib pickup at start line
Stony Creek Fish Farm
9:35am
Race briefing
At the start line · Mandatory for all participants
9:45am
Race start
Stony Creek Fish Farm · Chip timing begins
~11:30am
Presentation ceremony
At the finish line – Rotunda, Tavare Park · Random prize draw · Stay to cheer finishers
Post-race
Celebrations at Harrietville Hotel Motel
Live music · All welcome
2km FUN RUN SCHEDULE
Sat 4 – 7pm
Early Bib Pickup
Harrietville Hall, 210 Great Alpine Road · Recommended to avoid morning queues
9:30–9:45am
Bib pickup at start line
Howards Bridge, Harrietville · Parking up Cemetery lane
10.10am
Race briefing
At the start line · Family friendly · Kids welcome
10:15am
Race start
Howards Bridge, Harrietville · Chip timing begins
~11:30am
Presentation ceremony
At the finish Line – Rotunda, Tavare Park · Random prize draw · Age category prizes
Post-race
Celebrations at Harrietville Hotel Motel
Live music · All welcome
Transport & parking
Plan your journey to the start line ahead of time.
- FREE SHUTTLE BUS
- Buses depart from Pioneer Park, Harrietville
Multiple trips to each start line. No booking required. - 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 - Optional bus from Germantown → Smoko
Departs 21.1km start at 7:30am
- 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 | Along Cemetery Lane, Harrietville |
- There is no parking at the 5km start. Please use the free shuttle bus.
Bib pickup & gear
Collect your race bib the night before to save time on race morning.
- Bib pickup
- Saturday 10 Oct, 4:00–7:00pm
Harrietville Hall, 210 Great Alpine Road Harrietville - Race morning - 1 hour before each starting time
At each respective start line - 21.1km: 7:00–7:30am
- 10.5km: 7:30–8:00am
- 5km: 8:30–9:00am
- 2km: 9:30–9:45am
- GEAR TRANSPORT
- Use a closed, clearly labelled bag
Multiple trips to each start line. No booking required. - Gear transport is available for the 21.1km; 10.5km and 5km events
- Gear is transported at your own risk. Organisers accept no responsibility for loss or damage.
Course Maps
ELEVATION
FAQs
WHAT TIME DOES MY EVENT START?
21.1km: 8:00am
10.5km: 8.30am
5km: 9.45am
2km: 10:15am
CAN I CHANGE MY DISTANCE?
Yes. Go to your registration email and click ‘Edit Data’ and you will be taken to the registration page to make changes.
WILL THE BUSES FIT STROLLERS?
Yes
WHERE AND WHEN IS BIB COLLECTION?
Saturday 10th October @ 4-7pm
Harrietville Community Hall – Preferred
OR
1 hour before your run at the relevant start line
IS THE COURSE HILLY / WHAT TYPE OF TERRAIN AM I RUNNING ON?
No. There is a gradual rise totalling approximately 150m
The entire course is run on the Great Valley Trail which is Asphalt
IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR FINISHING?
No. A sweep will follow the last people in. Presentations start around 11.30am which should give everyone enough time to finish.
CAN I DO LATE REGISTRATION?
Yes. The night before the run at the Harrietville Hall between 4 – 7pm (preferable) OR the morning of your run at the relevant start line.
IS THERE A BUS TO TRANSPORT PARTICIPANTS TO THE START LINE?
Yes (Except for the 2km run)
A bus will take runners to all starts and will make return trips as necessary
WHAT HYDRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE?
We’re excited to announce Tailwind Nutrition Australia as our official on-course nutrition partner!
On race day, the Mandarin flavour will be available at all aid stations, helping athletes stay energised and perform their best.
Hydration station will be located approximately every 5kms.
ARE THERE TOILETS?
Yes. Portaloos will be available at the 21.1km, 10.5km, 5km and near the Finish area in Pioneer Park.
CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG?
Unfortunately no. For the safety of yourself, other people (and other canine friends), dogs are not permitted to participate in this event.