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Running Wild Alpine Challenge

Falls Creek, Australia • 11-13 Apr 2026

The Running Wild Alpine Challenge is a premier mountain trail running event held in the Alpine National Park, Victoria, Australia, starting and finishing at Falls Creek. Celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2026, it offers seven distances ranging from 10 km to a grueling 160 km (100 mile) ultra, featuring significant elevation gains—up to 7,600 meters on the longest course. The route traverses iconic peaks like Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, and Mt Bogong, with challenging terrain including river crossings and variable alpine weather conditions such as heat, snow, and storms. The event supports Alpine Search and Rescue, emphasizing safety and community spirit, and welcomes solo runners, teams, and relay participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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160 km
7600 m+
160 Km (100 Mile)
100 km
4000 m+
100 Km
60 km
2000 m+
42 km
900 m+
25 km
16 km
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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