Conquer The Summit
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About the race
Conquer The Summit is an annual community running and walking event held at Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, with the start and finish at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park. The event raises funds for Operation Flinders and other local charities and is a major fundraiser for the Mt Barker Lions and Rotary Clubs. Entry fees are used for charity, supported by sponsors and volunteers.
Registrations for the 2027 event open on 1 November 2026, with an early bird registration deadline of midnight 28 February 2027. Late registrations are accepted at designated bib collection points and on race day. Entry prices vary by distance and age category, with reduced junior fees for under 16s and free entry for under 5s in some categories.
Distance options include:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10.55 km quarter marathon
- 5 km run or walk
- Kids' Dash two-lap oval event for under 12s
The half marathon has a safety cut-off: participants who take more than 90 minutes to reach the halfway point may be asked to finish at 10.55 km; official time and a finisher medal will be provided if they stop there. Course features include paved park laps, roadside sections, fire tracks, vineyard and trail segments, varied hills, on-course water stations, electronic timing, first aid, and finisher medals. The event is cup-free; participants must bring their own drinking vessel. Volunteers support marshalling, aid stations and event operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
