The Mt Isthmus Traverse
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The Mt Isthmus Traverse – Glen Dene Station, Lake Hawea
The Mt Isthmus Traverse is an off-road running event on privately owned Glen Dene Station near Lake Hawea. The event includes multiple race distances that start and finish at Craigeburn on the station and follow mountain trails, single track, ridge lines and 4wd farm tracks with mountain and lake views.
Distances and elevation profiles include:
- Mountain Marathon with ascent 2,175 m and descent 2,175 m
- 27 km Hill Run with ascent 1,529 m and descent 1,529 m
- 10 km Trail Hill Run with ascent 652 m and descent 652 m
- 5 km Trail Hill Run with ascent 310 m and descent 310 m
The organiser has postponed the 2026 event because recent heavy rain damaged sections of the course; registered entries are being transferred to the following year. The course map and details of checkpoint locations are provided to participants at event registration.
Support and safety provisions: water and energy drink are available at seven checkpoints on the Marathon and four checkpoints on the 27 km course, plus at the start and finish. First aid teams and qualified personnel are placed around the course and at the start and finish.
Mandatory kit for the Marathon and 27 km events includes a seam sealed waterproof jacket, long sleeve thermal top and leggings, thermal beanie and gloves. Participants must carry a minimum 1 litre of water at the start and sufficient nutrition and medication for their needs. A basic first aid kit list and gear drop options are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
