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The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge

Name: The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge
Start: 2026-03-29
End: 2026-03-29
Location: Orange

Orange, Australia • 29 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge (GVMC) is a running and walking event held on Sunday, 29 March 2026. The 2026 edition marks the 20th anniversary of the event.

Location and Course

The event takes place on Gaanha Bula–Mount Canobolas, near Orange in the Central West of New South Wales. The course is 11 km long and includes a total climb of 520 metres. The route goes over three peaks and through native forest.

Event History

The event has been held for over two decades, with thousands of participants having taken part in previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Orange

Race information

Website

11 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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