ABOUT THE RUN
When: Sunday 12th October 2025
Where:
'Community Bank Bright' 21.1km Run' - Start on Great Valley Trail (GVT) on corner of Tawonga Gap Road and Old Harrietville Road in Germantown, run along the Trail passing Freeburgh and Smoko Camp Grounds to the Harrietville Trout Farm, then to the Finish at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5km Run/Walk' - Starting on GVT @ McMahons Lane carpark or 2km North of Smoko Camp Ground, Smoko, then along the GVT to the Finish at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
'BlueRock 5km Run/Walk' - Start at the Harrietville Trout Farm along the Shared Trail to Finish at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2km Run/Walk' - Start at Howards Bridge, along the Shared Trail to Tavare Park.
'Community Bank Bright': 21.1km'(Half Marathon) : Male/Female 18yrs old and over
Starting at : 7.30am
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5km Run/Walk' : Male/Female 12yrs old and over
Starting at: 8.00am
'BlueRock 5km Run/Walk' : Male/Female 4yrs old and over
Starting at: 9.00am
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2km Run/Walk' : Male/Female 4-12yrs old and 13+ (open)
Starting at: 9.45am
Registration
Registration is easy! Simply click the 'Click Here to Register' button on the Home page.
Or 'Contact Us'
All online race entries must be received by 11 pm, Saturday 11th October 2025
Late entries will be accepted this year at Bib Pick Up times on Saturday 11th October and 1hr before your event at the Start Line on Race Day! $$Cash only and correct money appreciated!
Early Bird Prices - UP TO 19th Sept 2025
'Community Bank Bright' 21.1Km' - $40
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5Km Run/Walk' - $30
'BlueRock 5Km Run/Walk' - $20
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2Km Run/Walk' - $10
Late Entry Prices - AFTER 19th Sept 2025
'Community Bank Bright' 21.1Km' - $60
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5Km Run/Walk' - $50
'BlueRock 5Km Run/Walk' - $30
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2Km Run/Walk' - $15
Pre Race Bib Pick up
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Saturday 11th October from 4pm-7pm
Harrietville Hall, Great Alpine Road, Harrietville.
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Race Bib pick up will also be open 1hour before the race at the start lines
Sunday 12th October
21.1km, Race Bib Pick Up 6.30-7am at the Start line. Briefing at 7.20am
NOTE: AEROBIC WARM UP @ 21.1k START
10.5km, Race Bib Pick Up 7-7.30am at the Start Line. Briefing at 7.50am.
5km Race Bib Pick Up 8.00-8.30am at the Trout Farm. Briefing at 8.50am.
2km Race Bib Pick Up 9-9.30am. Briefing at 9.40am
Waterstations, toilets and First Aid assistance will be located roughly every 5kms for runners competing in the 21.1km It's advised that all runners carry necessary equipment they may require during the race & do not rely on these waterstations,
Note: 2024 10.5k Start - Firepit 21.1k Start - Aerobic warm up
TO KEEP YOU WARM!
A waterstation (you are encouraged to bring your own water bottle/cup) and various stalls will be located at the Finish area in Tavare Park.
Toilets are available at 21.1km start, Freeburgh Hall, 10.5km start, 5km start and in Pioneer Park near the Finish.
There will be a FREE bus to transport runners to 21.1, 10 .5 & 5km start lines from Pioneer Park, Harrietville.
Departure times - 21.1km 6.30am, 10.5km from 7.10am. 5km from 8.00am.
Bus will make multiple trips*
*New - FREE bus to 10.5km start, departing 21km start line (Germantown) @ 7.00am.
No Parking at 5km Start Line!!
We strongly recommend staying overnight in Harrietville (see Where to Stay page).
GEAR
Clothing & other items you want to drop off at the Start line will be transported, entirely at your own risk, to the Finish area. Please have in closed bag and clearly labelled.
Half Marathon - Parking on roadside on cnr Tawonga Gap Rd & Old Harrietville Rd, Germantown and West of Jn of Tawonga Gap Rd and Great Alpine Rd.
10.5km - At the end of McMahons Lane Vehicle Track, Smoko
2KM - Paddock, corner Cemetery Ln & GAR.
Follow 'Parking' signs
12th October: Post-Race Lunch
Presentations will be held at the Rotunda in Tavare Park, Harrietville when all participants have finished their events.
Medals will be awarded to both female and male winners of each age category and overall female and male first, second and third place getters for the Half Marathon AND 10.5KM.
Also Alpine Valley male and female winners of the Half Marathon receive a perpetual and personal trophy.
$200 cash prize to overall male and female 21.1km winners
AND cash $ prizes for overall male and female 2nd & 3rd.
NEW!! $100, $75 & $50 cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & female 10.5km
There will be random prize draws for all participants
Event Categories:
Boy/Girl aged 4-7 years
Boy/Girl aged 8-12 years
Boy/Girl aged 13-17 years
Male/Female aged 18-39 years
Male/Female aged 40 - 59 years.
Male/Female Open (13yrs+) 2km Event only
Male/female 60+ years
NB: Celebrating 'mature-older' age Fitness and Health we have added an extra, >60yrs prize category to all events this year