Wandi Cross

Wandi Cross

Wandi Cross is a mountain running event held in the Wandiligong valley near Bright, Victoria on Saturday 8 May 2027. Courses cross Mystic Mountain and Goldmine Ridge and run on steep, raw, natural and technical ground that includes ridge line ascents, rocky escarpments and sections requiring hands-on scrambling.

The event offers multiple distance options and a kids run:

• WC Xtreme - 26.3 km, 2437 m+/-
• WC Traverse - 11.9 km, 1072 m+/-
• WC Summit - 4.6 km, 460 m+/-
• Kids Run - 2 km, 81 m+/-

Organisers limit entries for each race and provide aid stations on-course. Cutoffs apply on some courses for participant safety. Age and accompaniment rules vary by distance: Summit entrants should be at least six years old with younger children requiring a guardian; Traverse entrants must be 12 or older with some underage accompaniment rules; Xtreme has a minimum age of 16; the kids event accepts ages from three years with rules for adults accompanying very young children.

The event is described as technology free for participants, with official timing recorded by organisers. Mandatory gear requirements include a wind jacket and technical running footwear for some distances, plus a water cup or hydration flask. Maps and course PDFs are provided for entrants. All profits are donated to Wandiligong Primary School. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.