Mt Difficulty Ascent
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Mt Difficulty Ascent
Mt Difficulty Ascent is a mountain running event held on Saturday 13th June 2026 in the Bannockburn / Cromwell area at Mt Difficulty Winery. The event features two mountain race distances and is described as an adventure run, with sections that cannot be run continuously.
Entries are accepted online with a registration deadline of Thursday 11th June at 8pm. There is a gear check and late registration the day before the event at Mt Difficulty Winery, and a briefing the same evening at the winery. Prize giving takes place at the finish-line after the event.
Distances:
- 25 km
- 44 km
Entry fees for the 44 km event are listed as early-bird $230 until 31st March 2026, standard $260 from 1st April until 1st June 2026, and $290 after late entry fees apply from 1st June 2026. Entry fees for the 25 km event are listed as early-bird $160 until 31st March 2026, standard $190 from 1st April until 1st June 2026, and $220 after late entry fees apply from 1st June 2026.
Required gear includes a small day backpack, seam-sealed waterproof rain jacket, merino or thermal long sleeve top, extra fleece or mid-weight wool top, long thermal tights or trousers, warm beanie or multifunctional headwear, warm gloves, survival bag, personal nutrition, water capacity of about 1 litre, whistle, and sturdy shoes with good grip. Gaiters are optional but recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
