SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2026
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A Half Marathon Running event in the Alpine Shire from Bright along a spectacularly scenic course to the iconic Mountain Village of
Harrietville
ABOUT THE RUN
When: Sunday 11th October 2026
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 Stony Creek Fish 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 Stony Creek Fish 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, Harrietville
'Community Bank Bright': 21.1km'(Half Marathon) : 14-15 yrs (accompanied by adult); 16+ years old and over
Starting at : 8:00am
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5km Run/Walk' : 12yrs old and over
Starting at: 8.30am
'BlueRock 5km Run/Walk' : 4yrs old and over
Starting at: 9:45am
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2km Run/Walk' : 4-12yrs old and 13+ (open)
Starting at: 10:15am
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 10th October 2026
Late entries will be accepted this year at Bib Pick Up times on Saturday 10th October and 1hr before your event at the Start Line on Race Day! $$Cash only and correct money appreciated!
Early Bird Prices - Up to 10th September, 2026
'Community Bank Bright' 21.1Km' - $50
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5Km Run/Walk' - $40
'BlueRock 5Km Run/Walk' - $30
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2Km Run/Walk' - $10
Late Entry Price: 11th September - 11th October, 2026
'Community Bank Bright' 21.1Km' - $70
'Dickens Real Estate 10.5Km Run/Walk' - $60
'BlueRock 5Km Run/Walk' - $40
'Alpine Valley Getaways 2Km Run/Walk' - $15
Team / Club Challenge:
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Grab a team of 4 runners / walkers and register your team / club / business in a race distance (all four runners to do the same distance)
Pre Race Bib Pick up
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Saturday 10th October from 4pm-7pm
Harrietville Hall, Great Alpine Road, Harrietville.
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Race Bib pick up will also be open approximately 1hour before the race at the start lines
Sunday 11th October
21.1km, Race Bib Pick Up 7:00-7:30am at the Start line. Briefing at 7.50am
NOTE: AEROBIC WARM UP @ 21.1k START
10.5km, Race Bib Pick Up 7:30-8:00am at the Start Line. Briefing at 8.20am.
5km Race Bib Pick Up from 8.30-9:00am at the start line. Briefing at 9.35am.
2km Race Bib Pick Up from 9:30-9:45am at the start line. Briefing at 10.10am
Hydration stations, toilets and First Aid assistance will be located roughly every 5kms for runners competing in the 21.1km.
Runners must carry their own emergency personal health devices E.g. Asthma puffers, Epi-Pens for each distance.
Further Hydration stations will be situated at the finish area at Tavare Park, Harrietville.
We encourage runners to bring their own hydration packs / flasks to minimise the use of non-resuable cups!
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 7:00am, 10.5km from 7.40am. 5km from 9:00am.
Bus will make multiple trips*
*New - FREE bus to 10.5km start, departing 21km start line (Germantown) @ 7.30am.
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.
Follow 'Parking' signs
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 (rough track drive slowly)
2KM - Paddock, corner Cemetery Ln & GAR.
Presentation Ceremony: Rotunda in Tavare Park, Harrietville at approximately 11:30am
Medals and Prizes:
Overall 21.1km, 10.5km, 5km and 2km: M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd (cash prizes)
Age Group 21.1km: <18yrs M/F; 18-29 M/F; 30-44 M/F; 45 - 59 M/F; 60+ M/F (1st Place Prize)
Age Group 10.5km: 12-17 M/F; 18-29 M/F; 30-44 M/F; 45 - 59 M/F; 60+ M/F (1st Place Prize)
Age Group 5km: 8-12 M/F; 13-17 M/F; 18-29 M/F; 30-44 M/F; 45-59 M/F; 60+ (1st Place Prize)
Age Group 2km: 4-7 M/F; 8-12 M/F; 13+Yrs M/F (1st Place Prize)
Club / Team Challenge: 1st Place: 21.1km, 10.5km, 5km, 2km (winner of each event is decided by the quickest overall time calculated by each team member)
Alpine Valley Award (must be a resident of the Alpine Valley): 1st M/F of the Half Marathon receive a perpetual and personal trophy.
Trifecta Award: Eligible to participants who have completed in 2026 the Bright Fun Fun (18km Trail run) + Mt Beauty (18km Trail OR 21.1km Road race) + Harrietville Half (21.1km)
Random Draw and Spot Prizes to all registrants and volunteers.
Event Categories:
2km: M/F aged 4-7; 8-12; 13+ years
5km: M/F aged 8-12; 13-17; 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+years
10.5km: M/F aged 12-17; 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+years
21.1km: M/F aged 14-17; 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+years
This year we have added a 14-17 years age group for the 21.1km. Any 14 or 15 year old must be accompanied by a running adult. 16/17 years old must have parental permission
11th October: Harrietville Hotel Motel.
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