Alpine Challenge

Falls Creek, Australia • 11 Apr 2026

Event details

The Alpine Challenge 2026 is a mountain trail running event in Falls Creek, Victoria. It takes place on 11 April 2026 and is based at 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699, Australia. The event is organised by SingleTrackEvents.

Course and distances

The longest race is a 100 mile (160 km) course that includes six major climbs and a total of 7,600 m of ascent and descent. Named climbs on the route include Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Mt Bogong. Other distances offered at the event include:

  • 100 mile (160 km)
  • 100 km
  • 65 km
  • Marathon
  • 20 km
  • 10 km
  • Kids Race

Registration and age limits

Registration is available for multiple distances. Fees vary by distance and by registration period, with different pricing tiers for early bird, standard and late registration. Minimum age requirements vary by event: most longer distances list a minimum age of 18 years, the 20 km event lists a minimum age of 16 years, and the 10 km event lists a minimum age of 12 years. The Kids Race allows parents to accompany entered children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

160 km
100 Mile
100 km
100km
65 km
Marathon
Marathon
20 km
10 km
Kids Race
Pacer
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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