TRAIL runners from across Australia are headed for Falls Creek this weekend to take on arguably the toughest mountain trail run in Australia.
The Alpine Challenge’s 100 mile (160 kilometre) course takes in six major climbs with 7600 metres of ascent and descent.
Runners will seek to conquer Victoria's major peaks including Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong, plus five river crossings.
Other competitors will challenge themselves with the 100 kilometre course, comprising over 4000 metres of ascent and descent, or a 60 kilometer course with 2000 metres of ascent and descent.
For those undertaking the 42 kilometer run there is only 900 metres of ascent - a great introduction to the Alpine Challenge, and for those starting out, they have three fully marked short courses of 10/16/25km.
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