Great Southern Endurance Run
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Event overview
The Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER) is an alpine trail running event held in Victoria's High Country, based at Mt Hotham Alpine Resort for the 2025 edition. The event is organized around mountain trails and predominantly single-track sections, with parts of the course following the Australian Alps Walking Track. The 2025 edition notes limited entries at each start line, mandatory gear requirements, and a maps page listed as "2025 Edition Under Construction." Race support features include drop bag locations, support crew access, designated spectator vantage points, pacer arrangements, and a volunteer program.
Race options and course features
Distances offered in 2025 cover short mountain loops up to ultra-distance routes:
- 14 km
- 28 km
- 56 km
- 50 mile (including a 50-mile relay option)
- 100 mile
Longer courses traverse named trails and features such as Bon Accord track, Bungalow Spur, Mt Feathertop, the Razorback, Mt Hotham, and the Mt Hotham Huts walk trail. The 56 km and longer events emphasize extensive single-track sections and sustained mountain terrain. The event also provides information pages for qualifying criteria, runner information, race nutrition, accommodation, and adaptive athlete arrangements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
