Mt Bogong Conquestathon
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About the race
The Mt Bogong Conquestathon is a single‑day return trek to the summit of Mount Bogong in Victoria. The route totals 21 km with 1,410 metres of elevation gain concentrated in the first 9 km up Staircase Spur, followed by a descent via Eskdale Spur and Camp Creek Gap onto a 4WD track back to Mountain Creek Campground. The summit elevation is 1,986 m.
The event is organised as either competitive or non‑competitive entries and accepts team entries with separate recognitions for largest and fastest teams. Entries are capped at 350 participants and there are no entries on the day. Mandatory gear is required for all starters and organisers publish participant information, a course map, GPX file and a course flyover for download.
Safety and community support are part of the event: volunteers from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Search and Rescue marshal the course, and funds raised support local community groups including BNSC SAR. The organiser recommends prior training that includes at least one hike of about 20 km with 1,300 m elevation gain so participants can manage nutrition and hydration. The event marked its 46th staging in 2026 and attracted 240 participants that year. Registrations close shortly before the event and some spot prizes are awarded to registered participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
