Peaks & Trails Run

Peaks & Trails - Dunkeld

Peaks & Trails is a trail running event held in Dunkeld in the Southern Grampians (Gariwerd) over the weekend of 8 and 9 August 2026. The event is community run and supported by local volunteers. Courses use sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail and include access to private trails normally closed to the public.

All courses were measured using GPS technology and the organisers note distances may vary slightly with track approvals or extreme weather. Track surfaces vary throughout each course and include river flats, open woodland, loose rocky singletrack, 4WD track, sand and exposed tree roots. The use of hiking poles is strongly discouraged and strollers or prams are not permitted on the trails. August conditions can include mud, water and slippery sections.

Distances offered include:

• 6.4 km Trail Run
• 13.5 km Gen Health Hamilton Trail Run
• 20 km Trail Run
• 33 km Pro Feet Footwear Hamilton Trail Run
• 50 km AGL Trail Run
• Mud-Dadjug Challenge Trail Run

Several distances specify elevation gain: the 13.5 km gain is 464 m, the 20 km gain is 741 m, the 33 km gain is 1,080 m and the 50 km gain is 2,057 m. The Mud-Dadjug Challenge climbs 3.1 km to the 827 m summit with 430 m of gain. Some distances require mandatory gear. Peaks & Trails recognises the cultural connection of Traditional Owners to these lands and waters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.