The Great Southern Endurance Run is one of the most rugged and picturesque mountain trail runs in Australia. Starting and finishing in the small mountain village of Harrietville, runners venture into the mountains, summiting peaks with views that last for days, experiencing sections of the iconic Australian Alps Walking Track within the Victoria
The Great Southern Endurance Run takes on the rugged and picturesque mountains and trails throughout the Victorian Alps. Previously a point-to-point race, we have now opted for a course that will provide runners greater safety and comradery on many sections along the trail. With 161.8km’s and 10,685m’s of ascent, runners will be challenged beyond their known capabilities and stripped bare to the soul in their quest to make it to the finish line of the most spectacular and amazing trail runs in the southern hemisphere. This event has been designed to be the gem of 100 miler events in the southern hemisphere. The course tackles trails that are predominantly single track and include the historical Australian Alps Walking Trail for many parts. The grit and determination it takes participants to finish will be nothing short of extraordinary. The experience along the way – priceless. This is an event that will impact runners, crew, and volunteers for the better… For enthusiasts of ultrarunning, trail running, or mountain running, this course represents the epitome of journeys and events.