Peaks & Trails Run

Event overview

Peaks & Trails is a weekend trail running event held in Dunkeld in the southern Grampians (Gariwerd). Races start and finish in the town and use sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail plus some privately owned trails. Courses are measured with GPS and will be marked, but distances may vary with track approvals or extreme weather. Track surfaces include river flats, open woodland, loose rocky single trail, 4WD track, sand and tree roots. August conditions may include mud, water and slippery sections. The use of hiking poles is strongly discouraged. Several distances require mandatory gear and longer courses are recommended for physically prepared participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

• 6.4 km Trail Run - out-and-back, mostly gravel, grass trails and river flats.
• 13.5 km ProFeet Footwear Trail Run - includes Wurgarri (Mt Sturgeon); elevation gain 464 m.
• 20 km Trail Run - includes Bainggug (Piccaninny) and Wurgarri; elevation gain 741 m.
• 50 km AGL Trail Run - summits four southern peaks; elevation gain 2,057 m.
• Mud-Dadjug Challenge Trail Run - Saturday event; 3.1 km climb to summit, elevation gain 430 m.