Peaks & Trails Run
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Peaks & Trails
Peaks & Trails is a community-organized trail running event held in the town of Dunkeld, situated at the southern gateway to the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd). The event features several courses that utilize the Grampians Peaks Trail as well as sections of private land normally closed to the public. Participants encounter varying terrain including river flats, open woodland, technical rocky single trails, 4WD tracks, sand, and tree roots.
The event offers several distances over two days:
- 6.4 km - An out-and-back course on gravel and grass trails to the base of Wurgarri (Mt Sturgeon).
- 13.5 km - A route with 464 m of elevation gain that includes the summit of Wurgarri.
- 20 km - Featuring 741 m of elevation gain, this course summits both Bainggug (Piccaninny) and Wurgarri.
- 33 km - A course with 1,080 m of elevation gain summiting Bainggug and Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt).
- 50 km - An ultra-marathon distance with 2,057 m of elevation gain summiting four southern peaks.
- Mud-Dadjug Challenge - A 6.2 km total climb and descent of Mud-Dadjug with a staggered start.
Most distances require mandatory gear and have been measured using GPS technology. Due to the natural environment and time of year, participants can expect mud, water, and slippery conditions. Strollers and prams are not permitted on the trails, and the use of hiking poles is discouraged across all distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.