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, Victoria’s highest mountain. The route covers a total distance of 21 km and includes a sustained climb of 1,410 metres in the first 9 km up Staircase Spur to the summit at 1,986 m, followed by a descent via Eskdale Spur to Camp Creek Gap and an 8 km return on a 4WD track to Mountain Creek Campground.
The event is organised in competitive and non-competitive categories and accepts individual and family entries, plus teams that are eligible for specific team awards such as Largest Team and the ALTRA Fastest Team. Entry fees listed for recent editions include Adult $50, Individual U18 $35 and Family $120, with higher late-entry rates.
Participants must carry mandatory gear and comply with safety and checkpoint procedures. There are clocked check points at the summit and at Camp Creek; entrants who do not meet the checkpoint cutoffs will be required to return to Mountain Creek Campground or use the provided transport as specified in the participant information. Registrations are capped at 350 participants. The event raises funds for local community groups including the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Search and Rescue, whose volunteers marshal the course. Maps, a GPX file and participant information are provided to entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
