The 6km will follow the walking path from the Parklands to Tandarra Road, picking up the Fyans Creek trail to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre and return. The 11km continues along the Fyans Creek trail through to Tymna Drive and up to Lake Bellfield (for a lap of the wall) and return. The course will be clearly marked with cones, kilometre markers plus a lead bike.

Halls Gap is 3 hours from Melbourne; 5.3 hours from Adelaide; and 4 hours from Apollo Bay. The village is just 20 minutes from Stawell (home of the Stawell Gift and off the Western Highway) where you can access a daily local bus service to Halls Gap if you are travelling here via public transport. Halls Gap is also within 45 minutes of Horsham and Ararat - the destination of bus and train travel from Melbourne and Adelaide.

There are more than 160 kilometres of walking tracks - ranging from short, easy walks to challenging overnight expeditions. Walking in the Grampians allows you to discover a variety of super, impressive panoramas, for instance Boroka Lookout and the Balconies, spectacular waterfalls such as the famous McKenzie Falls, and secluded bush settings, rugged rock formations, aboriginal rock art sites and fern gullies.

Further information on walking, camping or touring in the National Park is available from the Visitor Information Centre, Grampians Road (main street) of Halls Gap (Phone: 1800 065 599) or Brambuk, the National Park and Cultural Centre located in Halls Gap (Phone:13 19 63).

n addition to the great bush walking opportunities, there is much more to see and do during your visit to the region and all within easy distance. Go abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing or mountain bike riding, play adventure mini golf or a round at the Mount Difficult golf course, or stroll along the wall at Lake Bellfield taking in the vista. You can also visit Brambuk, the National Park and Cultural Centre, MOCO Art Gallery, see hand crafted wood furniture made from the local redgum, visit the region's wineries, the Heatherlie Quarry Historic sites, or the largest privately owned regional zoo, Halls Gap Zoo.

Contact Monique if you have any questions via:

Phone: 03 5356 4664
Email: info@runthegap.com.au

Full participant instructions will be sent out via email, one week prior to the event, with all the information you will require before you get to the start line.

Start Times:
7:45am - 11km run
8:00am - 6km run
8:15am - 6km walk

On day Registrations: Are accepted from 7:00am at the Halls Gap Centenary Hall, next to the Visitor Information Centre. Bring along family and friends! Cost: $33 per adult, $23 per child (under 15), $28 per concession (full-time student or health care cardholder), family: 2 adults and 2 children, $85 and 2 adults and 1 child, $75. The first 200 entrants receive a free t-shirt. Cash only on day. No refunds.

Take advantage of the discounted early bird rates by pre-registering online now. Early bird rates expire on Friday, May 18.

Race Number Pick Up (if pre-registered): Will be available from 7:00am at the Halls Gap Centenary Hall. Note: race numbers will not be mailed out. Your race pack will contain your event race bib and timing tag. Simply line up in the queue that indicates the first letter of your surname

Event Inclusions: Clearly marked scenic course with varied terrain; electronic timing, that records your time as you cross the start line and finish line; free running t-shirt for the first 200 entrants courtesy of Grampians Adventure Golf; complimentary barbeque brunch, provided by the Halls Gap Community Group; trophies to overall placegetters in the run events and medals, to all children participating, compliments of Livefast Lifestyle Cafe; the opportunity to win one of many spot prizes; two free trial issues of Runner's World Magazine, and first aid assistance, if required.

Assembly Area: Is located at the Halls Gap Parklands, opposite the Visitor Information Centre.

Start Line: Is located on School Road opposite the Halls Gap Parklands, just before Halls Gap Caravan Park.

Finish Line: Is located at the Assembly Area, at Halls Gap Parklands.

To Change Distances: Please email your request to mailto:info@runthegap.com.au or call (03) 5356 4664. On the day, you can also notify staff at Centenary Hall, on collection of your race pack.

Results: Will be posted online by 6pm, Sunday 27 May.

Participant Clothing: If you wish to drop off a bag or clothing whilst participating in the event, you may do so at the Halls Gap Centenary Hall. Simply attach your clothing tear off from your event race bib. Please do not leave any valuables (RTG will not be liable for the replacement of any personal possessions lost or damaged).

Lost Property: Will be located at the Halls Gap Centenary Hall.

Public Toilets: Are available directly behind the Halls Gap Centenary Hall and on course for the 11km runners, at Lake Bellfields.

Course: The 6km will follow the walking path from the Parklands to Tandarra Road, picking up the Fyans Creek trail to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre and return. The 11km continues along the Fyans Creek trail through to Tymna Drive and up to Lake Bellfield (for a lap of the wall) and return. The course will be clearly marked with cones, kilometre markers plus a lead bike. Please listen to instructions given by course marshals and you'll find a detailed course map featured online. Running etiquette: keep to the left if walking or slower than other runners.

Note: There will also be general public (pedestrians and bike riders) using the course, so please be aware you are sharing the path and trails with others. For your own safety, ensure you eat and drink adequately before the event.

Traffic Management: Will be in place along the course and is sponsored by Fulton Hogan.

Drink Stations: Will be located on the course and at the Assembly Area.

Presentations: The first three males and first three females in both the 11km and 6km runs will be presented with their medals on morning at the Assembly Area. Placegetters will be awarded based on gun time and it is the responsibility of the participant to position themselves closest to the start line, should they believe they have a chance of placing in the event.

Raffle Draw: Tickets will be available for sale, at $2 per ticket, from the Halls Gap Centenary Hall from 7:00am, with the prize to be drawn at 10:00am at the Assembly Area. Prize pool value is $700 and includes a 2 night stay at the Grampians Chalets for a family of 2 adults and up to 4 children; dinner at The Quarry Restaurant one evening to the value of $100; breakfast at the Livefast Lifestyle Cafe one morning to the value of $60; and a Family Pass to the Halls Gap Zoo and Grampians Adventure Golf. All proceeds go towards the enhancement of the proposed walk/bike path to Lake Bellfield.

Medical Assistance: A First Aid officer will be in attendance in the assembly area. If you have any medical issues, please advise one of the course marshals or drink station attendants.

Recommendations: a) Seek medical advice to ensure that you are fit to compete and this advice is obtained regularly and with the specific demands of this event in mind, and: b) You take appropriate steps to ensure that you are hydrated prior to, and during, the event.

Safety: No dogs, bicycles or rollerblades are permitted. Pushers and strollers are allowed, however should keep to the left of the course and at the back of the group. For the safety of all, walkers are asked not to walk more than two abreast. Please keep to the left of the path to allow runners to pass. Because we are using public paths and trails, please be mindful of other people not in the event.

Contingency: In the interest of participant safety, RTG reserves the right to alter the course without notice.