Trailsplus - Bogong to Hotham
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Event overview
Bogong to Hotham is a mountain ultra scheduled for Saturday 17 January 2026. Distances offered:
- 29 km
- 35 km
- 64 km
Registration is open. The event is presented as the Bogong to Hotham Rooftop Run and is organised by Trailsplus in partnership with Alpine Resorts Victoria.
Course
The course starts at Mountain Creek Campground and finishes at the Mt Hotham summit. The route includes a climb of Mt Bogong, a descent via T-Spur to Big River, a climb up Duane's Spur to the Bogong High Plains, passage through the main aid station at Langford Gap, a drop to the Cobungra River, and a final climb up Swindler's Spur to Mt Hotham.
Entry, safety and equipment
The 64 km distance requires prior ultra-running experience and full mandatory equipment as listed by the organiser. Entry assessment considers trail experience, endurance and pace/speed, typically demonstrated by suitable race results or a combination of relevant experiences. The 29 km distance has lower qualifying requirements but still requires some trail experience and mandatory gear. All participants must download and configure the event tracker app; instructions are provided for iPhone and Android.
Logistics and services
There is no bus to the start at Mountain Creek and parking at Mountain Creek Campground is limited. Paid transport tickets are available for specific transfers: return transport from Langfords Gap for 35 km runners, shuttle from Mt Beauty to Langfords Gap for 29 km runners, and return transport to Mt Beauty for 64 km and 29 km finishers. Closest towns for accommodation include Tawonga (10-15 minutes), Tawonga South (15-20 minutes) and Mt Beauty (20-25 minutes). Mountain Creek picnic area offers very limited camping with a pit toilet and creek water.
Charity
Trailsplus donates A$1 per participant to Canteen. The organisation reports total donations exceeding A$80,000; in 2025 there were 78 competitors and a A$100 donation was made. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
